Trustees' Report

TRUSTEES
The trustees who served in the yearwere as follows:-
R.Price
J. Singh
C. Kearney
M. Kenny- deceased June 2004
F. Dooley
A. Troisi
E. Metivier

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 9,000 hours of one to one counselling and support were provided this year for 525 bereaved people in Brent. Maintaining our charity clearly focused on our aim to relieve emotional and behavioural problems associated with death. Our telephone help line has provided support and advice to over 400 people, giving instant relief and encouragement. In addition to this work we have trained over 100 people in bereavement awareness, including teachers, 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 1 st September 2004
and signed on its behalf by:


R. PRICE