Where to turn if you have lost your husband: help lines and the trust’s support

A woman who has lost her husband often needs help at once and does not know whom to ask. This guide puts the public numbers and the trust’s own support in one place.

Public help lines

• 181: the national women’s help line
• 112: police emergency
• 1098: child helpline, if a child is at risk

What the trust gives

The trust’s widows’ programme of 3 and 11 August 2026, recorded in 13 photographs, gave groceries and eggs to women in a covered hall. Its women support and skill development programmes describe advice on papers and schemes and short courses in tailoring and embroidery.

Papers that may be needed

A death certificate, a ration card change, a bank account in the woman’s name and, if she qualifies, a pension form. Offices differ, so ask at the local office what applies; the trust’s volunteers can help to find the right one.

How to ask the trust

Call 97036 30893 or use the form. A woman volunteer visits first. The trust does not publish names or photographs without permission.

Read the widows support page. The trust number is 97036 30893 (call and PhonePe).