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Rosie

I started the Rosie Crane Trust in October 2006, two years after the death of my daughter, Rosie, at 23 as a result of developing leukaemia. I was contacted by two bereaved parents, we met up and found it was a great relief and help to talk about what had happened, our thoughts, memories and concerns. I launched a support group at a party in memory of Rosie, as there was nothing she loved more than to be with family and friends.

There is immense value in being able to talk to people who can really understand and empathise with what you have been through. Very little support is available for parents, especially if their son or daughter was an adult when they died.

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We are closing the charity on 30th November 2026...

Throughout the years I have met some wonderful people and made some amazing friends. I have also learnt a lot from the parents I have met. I hope we have eased some of the loneliness and isolation becoming a bereaved parent can bring. For some we have helped them get back into socialising too.

My life has reached a new chapter and, after much discussion with the trustees, I have decided to retire in November and close the charity. We are putting enough money aside for the hire of the drop in centres for the next two years. I need a group of parents to take over setting up, arranging furniture etc. I am happy to book the halls for the next two years if that is what you would like. I hope this will give you all time to evolve and self support. I would like to come to the drop ins when I can.

Winding up a charity has a legal framework and funds remaining in the bank account will be donated to a charity with a similar ethos. After much discussion, we, the trustees, have decided on the Children’s Hospice South West. Roger and I visited the Hospice on Thursday, had a tour of the facilities and a long discussion on the developments they are planning. There are plans to develop provision for 18 to 25 year olds which really resonated with me. The Hospice would like to keep us involved and informed of how this develops and honours Rosie’s memory.

This has been a very difficult decision for me and I hope you will understand the reasons behind it. I need to be able to spend more time with my husband, who is very ill and my family.

Carol Crane
Rosie Crane Trust

"Just walking into the Drop-in Centre, I can feel the cloud lifting "
Noreen
"What a good morning, stress levels back to normal"
Carla
"I would encourage anyone who is struggling with the loss of a child to seek support from this very special Trust"
Sue

How can we help?

  • Have you experienced the loss of your son or daughter?
  • Do you need someone to talk to?
  • We provide support for bereaved parents
  • Contact us today (9am-8pm)

We support bereaved parents through their grief after the loss of a son or daughter of any age and offer the following services:

  • Monthly Drop-in Centres
  • Listening Ear Helpline (9am-8pm)
  • Befriending service
  • Subsidised counselling

The Drop-in Centres provide an informal, friendly, safe and confidential place where parents can meet others who can really understand and empathise with them.

Our Listening Ear Helpline is staffed by trained, volunteer bereaved parents who can give you support, assurance, friendship and most importantly, someone able and willing to listen to you.

 

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