Supporting children and families facing loss and surviving bereavement across the West Midlands.
What we do
Here at Edward’s Trust we offer a holistic approach to supporting people through bereavement and loss. We offer counselling (1 to 1 or as a couple) support groups, play therapy, wellbeing therapies and social events. We are also able to offer resources and training for those wanting to support people in their grief journey.
We offer support to parents and any adults affected by the death of a child, children and young people who have had someone important to them die, or have a parent, significant carer, brother, sister, other family member or friend who is terminally ill.
As Covid restrictions are eased, we are continuing to follow on-going government guideline updates relating to Covid19. Edward’s Trust are now offering face to face support again. We are also continuing to offer telephone support for our counselling and wellbeing services during this period. We have done a thorough risk assessment and implemented the necessary safety measures to ensure that we are all as safe as possible. Please see our Coronavirus page for more details and when you come to the building, please ensure you read and heed our Covid safety guidelines.
For urgent, out of hours support contact The Samaritans on 116 123 or Birmingham Mind Helpline on 0121 262 3555.
How we help
Counseling
Wellbeing Therapies
Complementary Therapies
Play Therapy
Support Groups
Social Activities
Telephone Support
Online Support
Training
Remembrance Services
Pre-bereavement Support
We provide bereavement counselling to children and young people up to the age of 24 who are bereaved, or about to be bereaved of a parent, significant carer, sibling or friend. If, as a professional you want to make a referral, please contact admin@edwardstrust.org.uk or phone 0121 454 1705
If you are making a referral as a third party, please ensure that the child/young person wants to have bereavement counselling and that the parent/guardian of the child/young person is aware of referral. If you have any questions about our criteria, don’t hesitate to give us a call.
For self referrals please contact us using the contact form at the bottom of this page.
Upcoming Events - Supporting
SEPT 16 - Chinese & WINE NIGHT
Our postponed Chinese meal is now back on! Always a fabulous night - 4 courses paired with wine at Chung Ying Cantonese Restaurant. Book here
OCT - 31 in 31
Whilst we may not be 31 years old this year, 31 in 31 went down so well last year that we will be running it again! There are still 31 days in October so again we are challenging you to come up with 31 sponsored challenges to undertake in the month. Find our 31 in 31 pack here
DEC 7 - edward's trust virtual quiz
Now a regular fixture in our event diary we hope you can join us for our Festive fundraising quiz hosted by Steve from Route 39! Sign up on our Just Giving page & don't forget to let us know by email too so we can send you Zoom link too
DEC 10 - CHristmas jumper day
Who doesn't love a Christmas Jumper day? And now and even better excuse... You can raise money for Edward's Trust for the privilege! You can download a poster for your place of work/school here.
JAN - climb edward mountain
We launched this challenge during lockdown last year but it was so successful that we are running it again this January - work off the Christmas excesses and raise money for Edward's Trust at the same time. - A virtual stair climb to the height of Edward Mountain. More here.
Upcoming Events - Wellbeing & Remembering
Wellbeing
During the pandemic our wellbeing therapists are unable to offer hands on wellbeing therapies to our families but we are able to offer wellbeing sessions with our Wellbeing Adviser and Personal Trainer, Sophie Skipp. Find out more here. We will start back with other therapies as soon as we are able.
Upcoming Events – Supporting
Contact Us
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