by Clare Martin | Mar 17, 2023 | News, Uncategorized, Wellbeing
On World Sleep Day we thought we would take the opportunity to offer a blog about the topic because sleep can often be particularly difficult for those who have been bereaved. Many of us now know the basics in how to make night-times more conducive to falling asleep....
by Clare Martin | Mar 10, 2023 | Awareness Days/Month, News, Remembrance, Uncategorized
Both grieving a Mum and grieving a child on Mother’s Day can be difficult so our counsellors have offered some suggestions for both of these circumstances – How to cope when bereaved of your Mum/Mom, followed by how to cope when you are bereaved of your...
by Clare Martin | Mar 8, 2023 | News
The majority of our service delivery team at Edward’s Trust are women so on International Women’s Day, we thought we would look back to some female counsellors in history who have made significant contributions to the field. Here are a few examples:...
by Clare Martin | Mar 1, 2023 | Fundraising Events, News, Uncategorized, Wellbeing
Pets can be excellent sources of comfort and support for individuals who are grieving. Here are a few reasons why: Unconditional Love: Pets, especially dogs and cats, have a unique ability to offer unconditional love and support without judgment. They offer constant...
by Clare Martin | Feb 27, 2023 | Fundraising Events, News, Uncategorized
Thanks to a brilliant collaboration of businesses, Edward’s Trust is adding a mysterious new event to our 2023 calendar! An Edward’s Trust Whodunnit! – A priceless heirloom. A ship full of suspects. Can you work out the clues and solve the case? The...
by Clare Martin | Feb 22, 2023 | Awareness Days/Month, News, Uncategorized
Did you know that February is Payroll Giving month? Why not think about approaching your place of work to set up Payroll Giving to support Edward’s Trust? Here are some good reasons to consider: Setting up payroll giving and supporting Edward’s Trust can have a...
by Clare Martin | Feb 21, 2023 | Fundraising Events, News
We are very excited to be holding our first Cheese and Wine tasting event as a fundraiser for Edward’s Trust on Monday 24th April at the wonderful Arch 13 Bar It may be our first cheese and wine tasting event but the pairing of cheese and wine goes back...
by Clare Martin | Feb 3, 2023 | Fundraising Events, Uncategorized
As we launch our first ever Photography Competition in partnership with DPIX Creative Photography we thought we would pick the brains of Darren Shipman, Manager of DPIX about what makes a ‘good photo’. Darren has more than 25 years experience in commercial...
by Clare Martin | Dec 7, 2022 | Fundraising Events, Partnerships
We love the relationship we have with the Corporates who support us. Of course we are grateful for the donations we receive from their fantastic fundraising, but it is wonderful to get to know them as people too and for them to get to know us. One of the advantages of...
by Clare Martin | Nov 28, 2022 | News, Uncategorized
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded just over £25,000 in continuation funding from the National Lottery Community Fund. The grant, part of the NLCF’s Reaching Communities funding stream, will enable Edward’s Trust to continue to increase the...
