TRUSTEES
| The trustees who served in the year were as follows: | |
| R. Price | S. Winton Lyle resigned October2002 |
| J. Singh | E. Jeffers resigned October 2002 |
| C. Kearney | A. Troisi appointed October2002 |
| M. Kenny | |
| F. Dooley |
CHARITABLE STATUS
Brent Bereavement Services is a registered charity number 296229.
The principal office of the charity is at Willesden Community Hospital, Harlesden Road, London NW10 3RY
CHARITABLE OBJECTIVES
The main objectives of the charity are to relieve suffering and mental ill-health amongst the recently bereaved, prevent the need for hospital admission, work in close association with health staff and social services, train others who care for the bereaved, and to create and promote informed public opinion on the needs of the bereaved.
REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES
Over 8,000 hours of one to one counselling and support were provided this year for bereaved people in Brent. Maintaining our charity clearly focused on our aim to relieve emotional behavioural problems associated with death. Our telephone help line has provided support and advice to over 300 people, giving instant relief and encouragement. In addition to this work we have trained over 120 people in bereavement awareness, including teacher, health professionals and students. Our group work continues to successfully help those who request further support following one to one sessions.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on 4 September 2003
and signed on its behalf by
R PRICE
TRUSTEE