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Status
Received: 10 days late
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Income
£70.5K
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Spending
£67.0K
Public benefits
Ensuring that the emotional needs of the bereaved are met by the services of the Trust directly impacts in a positive way on the mental and physical health and well being of the beneficiaries, therefore also improving family life and relationships. Better community and organisational education and knowledge in how to best support family members who
have been bereaved by infant and pre-teen child loss is vital in ensuring that maximum care is taken to not exacerbate the emotional suffering of the bereaved and help them to adapt to the changed circumstances in their every day settings. Beneficiaries can avail of support/counselling and therapies such as art and craft work in a safe space assisting with grief management and improving their emotional and physical well being. Bereaved families sharing their experiences in a safe space including the unique consequences of loosing an infant or pre-teen child helps better equip society and other grieving families to deal with the needs of those suffering. Improved emotional and physical welfare and health of those directly benefitting from the Trust services, allowing the bereaved to adapt and move forward in their grief. Improved and enhanced community education and understanding of the unique needs and suffering of those who have suffered from infant and pre-teen child-loss.Improved service provision by statutory bodies and other agencies for those who have suffered bereavement from the loss of an infant / pre-teen child as a result of advocacy and input from the Trust No harm arising. Bereaved family members who have suffered the loss of an infant/child or pre-teen who are directly affected by grief. Schools and organisations in the community where bereaved family members attend by educating those dealing with the bereaved in how to specifically address the needs of those who have lost an infant/pre-child family member. A sense of improved well being for those working with the Trust many of whom have suffered the loss of an infant or pre-teen child.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
By providing an open door and opportunities for families either collectively or individually who have needs that have evolved as a result of the death of an infant or pre teen child in Northern Ireland and in The Republic of Ireland where applicable.These needs may be emotional,mental or practical and the Trust will use resources to either provide
direct access to services/counselling and therapies,including art based therapies, or alternatively source and sign post to suitable and appropriate resources and services. The Trust aims to provide a safe confidential space for family members to share and express their grief and experiences ensuring that appropriate emotional and practical support is at hand. The Trust also provides advocacy services where families and individuals require it, and to help develop policy around improving service provision for the bereaved from infant/pre-teen child loss.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Men
- Parents
- Preschool (0-5 year olds)
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Arts
- Counselling/support
- Education/training
- Medical/health/sickness
