After 30 years of offering help to desperate families, a charity tackling road tragedy trauma is applauded by authorities.

The Road Victims Trust (RVT) is being celebrated for three decades of dedicated service to those affected or bereaved by devastating road incidents.

The highly regarded charity was praised by Police and Crime commissioner Darryl Preston.

He said: “The loss of a loved one in a road collision is a highly traumatic experience bringing intense feelings of shock, grief, blame and loss.

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"Helping individuals and families to navigate and cope with these feelings, and eventually heal, is vital to protecting their long-term mental health and recovery.

RVT was established by Bedford businessman Clifton Ibbett OBE in 1994 to assist families like his own.

His own experience of loss led to the formation of a charity which currently sustains an impressive network of 65 volunteer counsellors.

These counsellors provide crucial face-to-face, online and by phone service across five counties.

In the past financial year, RVT volunteers provided 467 hours of counselling in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough alone.

This assistance not only enables families to devise positive coping mechanisms but also promotes improved mental well-being in the aftermath of their trauma.

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Chief executive of RVT, Paul Cook said: "On behalf of The Road Victims Trust, I would like to express my gratitude to Darryl and the OPCC in Cambridgeshire for their commitment and support over a number of years."

Cook is urging the public to help the charity continue its vital work by joining the '30-for-30' fundraising events, where they can participate in a range of activities from running to parachute jumps.

Sarah Jones, clinical lead at RVT, said: “Reaching our 30th anniversary is a testament to the strength of our community and the dedication of our staff, volunteers, and supporters.”