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Stay updated with our latest news, stories, and insights from Edward’s Trust.
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The Big Give Is Coming!

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

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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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Change starts with a will

Change starts with a will

A gift in your will could leave a lasting legacy of hope and ensure that bereaved families continue to receive the support they need for generations to come.

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Clare Martin, CEO of Edward's Trust

Clare Martin appointed as permanent CEO of Edward’s Trust

Edward’s Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Clare Martin as our permanent Chief Executive Officer.

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Four books about bereavement, grief and child loss

Four books about bereavement, grief and child loss

Our specialist bereavement counsellors recommend four books about child loss, bereavement and grief out of the many that exists.

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Seven children’s books about bereavement and grief

Our specialised children and young people bereavement counsellors recommend seven children’s books about bereavement and grief.

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Grief education now part of UK school curriculum

Grief Education Now Part of UK School Curriculum

After years of campaigning by experts across the bereavement sector, including the Childhood Bereavement Network and Child Bereavement UK, the Department for Education has now embedded grief and loss education into its statutory Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSE) guidance.

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Bereaved parents – experiencing guilt as the grief shifts and changes

In this blogpost we explore the ways in which bereaved parents experience guilt as their grief shifts and changes with time. As they ‘learn to live with’ and build their lives around the inexorable grief of the death of a child, different types of guilt can be present along the way.

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Volunteers' Week 2025

Celebrating Friends of Edward’s Trust this Volunteers’ Week

We are celebrating the invaluable contribution that our incredible volunteers make to give back and help bereaved families every day

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Grief Doesn’t End with Silence: Why Evie’s Assembly Matters

The story of a brave 16-year-old who delivered a school assembly on suicide after losing her father at the age of nine is a reminder that while these conversations may feel uncomfortable, they are deeply needed.

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Your Will could do wonders. Write or update your will for free and support Edward's Trust by leaving a gift in your will

Write your will for free and support Edward’s Trust

By leaving a gift in your will to Edward’s Trust, your will could leave a lasting legacy of hope and ensure that bereaved families continue to receive the support they need for generations to come.

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Randal Brew as New Patron of Edward's Trust

Edward’s Trust Welcomes Randal Brew as New Patron

We are delighted to announce that former Lord Mayor of Birmingham Randal Brew OBE has joined Edward’s Trust as our newest Patron, a role that reflects the incredible support he has already shown us over many years.

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