CHUMS have always used the Elephant symbol in their logos over the years and it was decided to keep this element in the new brand. The new logo was designed to create a simple easily identifiable icon appealing to all ages, but also to be extendable, adding logo variants as required.
CHUMS was created to meet the needs of children and their families following the death of someone close, however they may have died.
Although it is a natural part of life, the death of someone close can be a distressing and overwhelming experience for anyone.
Children experience the pain of loss just as much as adults, although their reactions will depend on their age, maturity and understanding of events. Adults often try to protect children from the pain of the loss, perhaps feeling that they are too young to understand, or that talking about the loss will be too distressing.
Experience has shown us that children can gain a great deal from meeting others of their own age who have had similar experiences and, if given the chance to understand events and to express their own feelings, they can learn to adjust to their loss.
The Service is an organisation established from a wide range of experienced, trained professionals and volunteers throughout Bedfordshire.
