Noah's Ark Trust 1998

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Noahs Ark Trust helps to rebuild the lives of local children shattered by the death of a loved one.

The devastation felt by children who experience a bereavement of a loved one is impossible to imagine. Yet every year, there are hundreds of local children who feel this anguish. The sole aim of Noahs Ark Trust is to support these children, helping them to come to terms with what has happened.

Professional staff and trained volunteers work on a one-to-one basis with children and young people aged 5 – 18 years who have experienced the death of a parent, relative or someone close. The support and guidance given, which is free of charge, is tailored to meet individual need.

Children and young people can also participate in residential activity weekends, which are held 5 times a year at Malvern Hills Outdoor Education Centre. The children and young people have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of activities and physical challenges, which boost their confidence and self–esteem. They meet others in a similar situation, share their experiences and feelings and remember the person who has died while learning to face the future with hope. Parents/carers can also attend the weekends and take part in separate activities to help in their grieving process.