bereavememnt services for families in birmingham and west midlands

Supporting bereaved families across the West Midlands

Losing a loved one is life-changing, but no one should face grief alone. Edward’s Trust provides free, specialist bereavement support for parents, children and young people – offering counselling, wellbeing therapies and peer support to help navigate loss.

With no government funding, we rely on the generosity of our supporters to continue our vital work. If you can donate, fundraise or partner with us, your support helps provide care and hope to families in need.

Together, we can make a difference

Supporting bereaved families across the West Midlands
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Our Approach To Bereavement

Compassionate, holistic and tailored support for every grief journey

We provide free, specialist bereavement support for parents, children, and young people. Through counselling, well-being therapies, and support groups, we help families navigate grief, build resilience, and find hope in a compassionate and understanding environment.

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Raise funds, change lives and support bereaved families

Your fundraising efforts help us provide essential bereavement support to families in need. From personal challenges to school and workplace events, every contribution enables us to offer free counselling, wellbeing therapies and support groups.

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Latest news at Edward's Trust

Farewell to our counsellor Karen Tracey

Recently our incredible PSGC Counsellor Karen Tracey retired after 17 years of service at Edward’s Trust. We thank her for all her work, supporting clients and colleagues alike with kindness and care, and wish her the best in her new chapter!

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Our Big Give campaing is now live!

The Big Give Christmas Challenge is the UK’s biggest match-funded campaign, and once again Edward’s Trust is taking part in it. Every donation has the power to be doubled!

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Goodbye from our counsellor Sue Dale

Sue Dale, one of our amazing Senior Children & Young Persons Bereavement Counsellors and one of Edward’s Trust longest serving members of staff, will be soon retiring. This is a goodbye text she wrote.

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Grief at Christmas Time

The festive season can be a very difficult and emotional time for bereaved families. Here are some recommendations from our counsellors to prepare for Christmas and be able to care and support each other over this potentially difficult time.

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A selection of upcoming events

Edward’s Trust Christmas Jumper Day 2025

Christmas Jumper Day 2025

Get festive and help us support bereaved parents, children and young people in the West Midlands at the same time. Wear a Christmas jumper at your school, workplace, or with friends & family and donate to your local bereavement charity.

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