Chairman reveals new civic charity

The newly elected Chairman of Bromsgrove District Council has chosen his civic charity for the new municipal year.

Chairman of Bromsgrove District Council, Cllr Josh Robinson, said: “I am delighted to announce my chosen civic charity for the year, Touchstones!

“For over 14 years, they have worked quietly but consistently within local communities, supporting more than 2,000 children and young people aged 5–21 who have faced, one of childhood’s most difficult experiences; the death of someone they love.

“I look forward to working closely with them to raise awareness and much-needed funds. I hope residents across the district will join me in supporting this important cause.”

Touchstones is a truly local charity, founded by local people, run by local people, supporting local families across the whole of Bromsgrove and North East Worcestershire.

The charity exists to provide specialised help and support to these children before grief becomes a crisis. Through tailored one-to-one bereavement counselling, children and young people are supported to understand their feelings, manage anxiety and trauma, rebuild confidence, and rediscover hope.

Vicki Quarton, Bereavement Support Lead at Touchstones, said: "We are absolutely thrilled and deeply grateful to be chosen as the Chairman's charity for the year. Experiencing the loss of a loved one is incredibly hard for any child, and they deserve the very best help and support that can be provided.

“More and more people across the district are turning to us for this help, so this wonderful opportunity means we will be able to wrap our arms around even more local families, ensuring that no grieving child in our community has to walk through their darkest days alone."

The Chairman will help to raise funds for his chosen charity at civic events all across the district this year.