Since 1973, The Winch has worked across North Camden to improve the life chances of children, young people and families. To achieve this, the teams address the inequalities and issues that diminish young people's life chances. These issues include poverty, social exclusion, education and employability, homelessness, violence against young people and the causes and consequences of mental ill health. The Winch provides services that build strengths, skills and belonging.

The Family Support team creates opportunities for young parents living in areas of deprivation to give their babies and toddlers a healthy and safe start in life. The team nurtures children's critical early development and builds communities of peer support for new parents. They deliver open sessions as well as targeted support programmes in partnership with specialist agencies, to promote participants' agency and their economic, social and mental wellbeing.

Our Family Support Programme enables disadvantaged parents living in North Camden to improve their mental health by building on their strengths and developing networks of peer support. We create a supportive, non-judgemental and nurturing environment for parents and their children to explore, grow and connect in a safe space. Our programme aims to advance mental health outcomes in a number of ways for parents and children under-5.

The Regent's Park Bike Ride, was the brainchild of The Hall school in 2020 when concerned staff and parents gathered together to support the Family Support initiatives of The Winch. Funds raised will support 350 families who are currently served by our Family Support programme.