by Clare Martin | Jul 13, 2023 | Fundraising Events, News, Partnerships, Schools, Uncategorized
The Big Give – Pledgers needed In 2021, we piloted a new fundraising campaign for Edward’s Trust. It was called, The Big Give and it was a match-funding campaign. In that first year we set a target of £5,000. The response was overwhelming, as individuals...
by Clare Martin | Jun 29, 2023 | News, Uncategorized, Wellbeing
BEREAVEMENT, PERI-MENOPAUSE & MENOPAUSE The stages of menopause and peri-menopause can be difficult for many but throw grief and bereavement in as well and things can at times feel overwhelming! In this blog, Sophie, our Wellbeing Therapist and Karen, who supports...
by Clare Martin | Jun 27, 2023 | Awareness Days/Month, News, Remembrance, Uncategorized
National Bereaved Parents Day: Honouring and Supporting Those in Grief July 3rd is National Bereaved Parents Day. It was set up in 2020 by the charity A Child of Mine, after they realised that there wasn’t a specific day that honoured bereaved parents from all walks...
by Clare Martin | Jun 14, 2023 | Awareness Days/Month, Children, News, Remembrance, Uncategorized
In our counselling team, it is Karen’s role to support parents who are supporting a grieving child. We asked her if she had any advice in advance of Father’s Day. Here is what she said, ‘Losing a father can be an incredibly challenging and emotional...
by Clare Martin | Jun 7, 2023 | News, Uncategorized, Wellbeing
Edward’s Trust is committed to offering holistic support to those who have been bereaved. We know that grief affects the whole person so this means that wellbeing support is just as important as our counselling service. Following our wonderful wellbeing day in March,...
by Clare Martin | May 17, 2023 | Awareness Days/Month, News, Uncategorized, Wellbeing
The Inextricable Links Between Mental Health and Bereavement – Mental Health Awareness Week Mental Health Awareness Week serves as a poignant reminder of the profound impact that mental health has on our lives. It is a time to reflect on the various factors that...
