Support Us
Pick an event to join in with or select an option that suits you.
Many people find that remembering a loved one by making donations can be an uplifting experience. It can also be fitting to the memory of someone who helped others
Join our ‘Friends of Edward’s Trust’ (FOET)… We are a group of wonderful, like-minded VOLUNTEERS who come together to support the needs of the Trust
To show your support of Edward’s Trust why not get your hands on some Edward’s Trust merch or Christmas cards. and be the envy of all your friends. Click here to visit our Edward’s Trust shop
Why fundraise & how it helps
Every year around 700 families are referred to Edward’s Trust. It costs approximately £600,000 per annum to fund the care offered to bereaved families. We believe that the range of support services provided ensure the very best care for bereaved families to rebuild their lives after experiencing devastating grief and see hope for the future.
Edward’s Trust makes a real difference to the lives of bereaved families and you can help us to continue making a difference by supporting our work. Edward’s Trust receives no government or NHS funding and therefore relies on donations from supporters, fundraising events and trusts and grants to continue offering our vital services.
Every year we see a greater demand for our services and with you help we can continue to offer our vital services.
We are grateful for all our support from grant funders.
One way that people support us is to take part in the Unity Lottery. A minimum of 50% of the total lottery proceeds are spent on supporting the work carried out by Edward’s Trust, 18.4% on prizes and 31.6% on the running cost and administration of the lottery. Enter the lottery for Edward’s Trust here
Fundraising for INDIVIDUALS
Host your own event
Think of an idea that will engage your friends, family, work colleagues to come along, make it sociable, make it fun, you will be amazed the impact it has and the feeling of self-achievement in knowing that you will be helping bereaved families across the West Midlands. We are ALWAYS here to help too to offer support and guidance along the way, and provide all the necessary equipment to make your event go smoothly!
Donate
The smallest donation can make a the big difference to our families… We can also claim gift aid which increases your donation by %.
You can donate here or contact us on: fundraising@edwardstrust.org.uk .
Shop & free donations are made
This is the very easiest way to raise money for us with no cost on your part. If you shop through Easy Fundraising donations will be made to us, if you select Edward’s Trust as your chosen charity.
Become a member of our 'Kite Club' for regular givers
If you have no time to do any of the above, then consider supporting us with a small donation each month, whether it’s £2, £5 or £10 per month, it really does go a long way in helping us to #FlyTheKite for our families! You can find our more about our exclusive Kite Club here download the form here: Regular Givers Form.
Take part in one of our events
Every year we plan our events to give variety in the hope that there is something for everyone, whether it’s popping your trainers on, getting your bike out the garage or joining us on our ‘Curry & Gin Evening’ or ‘Chinese and Wine Tasting’ Nights – you are more than welcome! We are now running live events again but are keeping some virtual events such as our Virtual Quiz and Kite Race. Our diary of events is at the bottom of this page.
Host a '4 O'Clock Cake event
The tastiest way to support us is by hosting your own cake sale!
A refreshing cuppa and a slice of cake is everyone’s favourite treat. Ask us for a ‘4 O’clock Cake’ Pack which will guide you through the process and provide you with all you need, except the cakes, of course! Get baking!
Fundraising For Communities, Groups & Educational Settings
Host a non-uniform day at School
Choose a day that is suitable for your school, pick a theme, it could be a pink and blue theme in line with Edward’s Trust branding, it could be a kite theme, in line with our logo, everyone donates £1 to wear clothes relating to the theme, you’ll be amazed how much one day can raise for Edward’s Trust.
Host a Christmas Jumper day at School
Schools often hold Christmas Jumper Days with everyone donating £1 to wear their festive attire. Why not have some festive fun and also raise money for Edward’s Trust. (We’d love to see your photos!)
Host a School Fayre and name Edward’s Trust as the charity to support
Dedicate Edward’s Trust to be the beneficiaries of your Easter / Summer / Christmas Fayre, it allows the students to have lots of fun and at the same time support our work with bereaved families across the West Midlands.
Dedicate your Whole-School Sports day to Edward’s Trust
Sports days are a very easy, fun and healthy way to raise funds for Edward’s trust, as well as instilling competition, team work and the ‘healthy mind, healthy body’ approach!
Host a School Raffle/Tombola for Edward's Trust
Make the most of having lots of individuals together at one venue! Source some raffle with our help and sell raffle tickets, you will be amazed how popular raffles can be! Ask your students to donate one toy/useful item in good condition, collate them, pop tickets on them and use them for a raffle at your school!
Sign up for our Kite Challenge Pack
Check out our new ‘Kite Challenge Pack’ designed to suit the needs of your school. Our pack helps to support students, their families, their school, the local community and Edward’s Trust. The pack is also editable and we can put your schools logo on each pack. Contact fundraising@edwardstrust.org.uk to personalize yours!
Take part in one of our events
Every year we plan our events to give variety in the hope that there is something for everyone, whether it’s popping your trainers on, getting your bike out the garage or joining us on our ‘Curry & Gin Evening’ or ‘Chinese and Wine Tasting’ Nights – you are more than welcome! We are now running live events again but are keeping some virtual events such as our Virtual Quiz and Kite Race. Our diary of events is at the bottom of this page.
Become a regular giver
If you have no time to do any of the above, then consider supporting us with a small donation each month, whether it’s £2, £5 or £10 per month, it really does go a long way in helping us to #FlyTheKite for our families! You can download the form here: Regular Givers Form.
Host your own event
Think of an idea that will engage your friends, family, work colleagues to come along, make it sociable, make it fun, you will be amazed the impact it has and the feeling of self-achievement in knowing that you will be helping bereaved families across the West Midlands. We are ALWAYS here to help too to offer support and guidance along the way, and provide all the necessary equipment to make your event go smoothly!
In memory of someone special
Host a celebration event in memory of someone special
If that special person in your life is approaching a special milestone, 5th Birthday, 10th Birthday, 18th Birthday, 21st Birthday etc consider a party to celebrate how special they were! Invite all your family and friends who would like to remember them too! This creates a community of togetherness whilst reflecting on and remembering the life of a loved one! Do get in touch with us for logo for your invitation or if you would like us to design you a poster/invite for the event.
A Leaf for Life
If you have been supported by Edward’s Trust, you may want to buy a ‘Leaf for a Life.’ The leaf will be inscribed with the name of your loved one, and placed on our tree in the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, where you can visit for quiet contemplation. Our leaves cost £25, contact fundraising@edwardstrust.org.uk If you would like to order one or download order form here. They make lovely gifts for families.
Volunteer with us
Join our ‘Friends of Edward’s Trust’ (FOET)… We are a group of wonderful, like-minded VOLUNTEERS who come together to support the needs of the Trust. The commitment they offer is invaluable in terms of volunteering, supporting and fundraising; with our bereaved families being at the heart of everything they do. For more information click here.
Funerals
One way to celebrate the life of someone special is by asking family and friends to donate to a charity instead of buying flowers. Funeral directors can organize a collection and ensure Edward’s Trust receive the money, or you can set up and share a Just Giving Page (for Instructions on how to do this, contact fundraising@edwardstrust.org.uk).
Legacies
Gifts in Wills (or “legacy giving”) are an important source of income for Edward’s Trust. By leaving us a gift in your Will, however small, you will be helping us to continue our mission to provide holistic bereavement support across the West Midlands region. To find out more, click here.
Edward's Trust Dedication page
For families who are being, or who have been supported by Edward’s Trust we have a special dedication page when you can post the name, photo and a few words about your loved one. You can find out more here.
Tribute page
There are two options for setting up a tribute page. We are working with Much Loved charity so you can set up a Much Loved tribute page here, or you can set up a Just Giving page in memory of someone. Go to www.JustGiving.com/edwardstrust select ‘Fundraise for us’. Follow the instructions to either log on, or register, then select ‘Remembering Someone’ on the “What are you doing?” page. It’s a great way for family and friends to have an opportunity to ‘take a moment’ to remember and reflect and see the difference that person made to the lives of others.
Upcoming Events & Campaigns - Supporting
14 September - Skydive for 35
This year we are celebrating 35 years of Edward's Trust with a large-scale skydiving event on 14 September at Langar Airfield, Nottingham.
We already have 35 people signed up to jump off a plane to celebrate our three-and-a-half-decade anniversary and raise funds for us to continue the life changing work we do.
throughout the year - ultra challenges
Are you a walker, jogger, or a runner looking for a challenge – to test yourself or to get in shape, and achieve something special? If so, these events are for you! Whether it’s along stunning coastline, or on trails through the best of Britain’s countryside, your Ultra Challenge® will be unforgettable - fundraise for Edward's Trust and get full support and an amazing sense of fulfilment. Find out more here
Apr 27/28 - wolf run
Find your 'inner wolf' by running through fields, mud, lakes and climbing, crawling, laughing, crying your way around either a 5k or 10k obstacle course in Leicestershire or Warwickshire
Find out more here
Upcoming Events - Wellbeing & Remembering
light up a life dedication page
This time of year can be tough for those who have been bereaved. For many it helps to have a place to remember their loved one. This may be a physical place, but it could also be a virtual place. You can set up a dedication to your loved one on our 'Light Up a Life' dedication page here.
Wellbeing
Here at Edward's Trust we support the whole person with their bereavement so in addition to counselling we also offer wellbeing sessions with our Wellbeing Therapist and Personal Trainer, Sophie Skipp. Find out more here.
Here is what some people say about our work
To be able to fundraise seems a natural response for me to try & give a little something back to show my appreciation. By being able to donate time & money to ET makes me feel happy knowing that it will contribute towards other families receiving the gift of support when they most need it, just like we have had.
Our children did a weekend triathlon fundraiser for you and honestly, it was you guys that made the weekend so special for them. The personal touches of the YouTube clip, the t-shirts and buffs, Teddy Eddie turning up at the swim, the communication over the weekend of the event was all so incredible. I felt you were on the journey with us all the way through. If there is anything at all we can do to encourage more young people to do fundraise for you then please let us know.
I called out of the blue when my nephew died and who I spoke with was such a help at such a distressing time. To have someone’s immediate support at the end of a call to offer some advice on how to guide the younger siblings through grief/funeral process when surrounded by so much raw emotion and pain was huge. It was just one call but was so reassuring that I wanted to give back when I could.
