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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.

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.

In partnership with the Grand Hotel Birmingham this Spring we have organised a Grand Raffle to raise funds for the essential work we do supporting bereaved families.

Both grieving a child or grieving a mom on Mother’s Day can be extremely difficult, so our counsellors have offered some suggestions for both of these circumstances.

On Monday 24th February we held our ‘Fly the Kite Thank You Night’, a special evening of appreciation for all those who supported Edward’s Trust in 2024, our 35th anniversary year.

The Corporate Kite Club is a new initiative that allows businesses to give back to their community while enjoying valuable benefits.

Children’s Mental Health Week is an annual awareness campaign dedicated to highlighting the importance of mental well-being in children and young people.

Christmas can be a very difficult and emotional time for Children, Young People and Families when someone important has died.

This year marks the 22nd year of Baby Loss Awareness Week in the UK.  This is a national event dedicated acknowledging and supporting those who have experienced the heart-wrenching loss of a child. 

‘4 O’clock Cake’ goes all the way back to 1991 when Edward’s Trust first opened as Edward House, providing a ‘home from home’ for parents whose children were in Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

Baby loss awareness week and the power and importance of saying their name.