Our vision is simple. We want to see every child in need raised in a strong family, where no child is written off simply because of the circumstances they were born into.

We exist because parenting is hard, and exponentially more so for mums, dads and carers who are facing disadvantages. Poverty has an impact on parents’ ability to manage stressful situations and can make good family functioning and strong parent-child relationships difficult, thus affecting child wellbeing. Research tells us that the most effective early intervention to help children is group-based parenting programmes. These provide parents/carers with the opportunity to increase their own wellbeing and confidence in their parenting skills, which in turn strengthens their relationship with their children.

Our community-based parenting programmes, developed by a team of clinical psychologists and family workers, are accessible to families in lower income brackets. Programmes run in the heart of the local community – in primary schools, nurseries, community centres, church halls, prisons and other community settings. Facilitators come alongside parents in small friendly groups to equip them with the competence, confidence and community needed to enable their children to thrive.

On Sunday 26 May 2024, a team of enthusiastic cyclists are taking part in Ride London - a 100 mile bike ride around London and the Essex countryside. We know, 100 miles sounds crazy but it provides us with a great opportunity to raise some vital funds as we seek to grow our impact and reach more families in need. This challenge is one of the UK’s most famous challenge rides, giving riders a unique opportunity to cycle on traffic-free roads through some of the most famous streets of London and the picturesque villages and countryside of neighbouring Essex.

So please do sponsor the team as they seek to complete this gruelling challenge. Yes, they’re the ones on the bikes, but your donations can really help make a difference to the lives of children living in poverty, all across the country. Your giving will help see every child in need raised in a strong family. Thank you.