We’re taking part in the Great River Race 2024!

A 21.6 mile row, raising money to see more children in need raised in a strong family

We partner with local organisations and churches, along with their community networks to run our highly effective, evidence-informed and accessible parenting programmes in communities and in prisons.

The programme equips mums, dads and carers with the tools (confidence, competence and community) they need to build strong relationships and strong families, and reduce the impact of poverty on their children.

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Facilitator Spotlight: Emma Hodge

“I’m Children & Families Lead for a charity working on our estate and I was looking at ways to support families and to build relationships with parents. It was important that whatever programme we chose wasn’t going to be seen as being judgmental in any way or force people into anything.”

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The power of play

By Fuzz Dix

Recently, we’ve received funding from LEGO and Save the Children to run a summer of play sessions as part of the global research project, The Power of Play, where we’ll collaborate with 10 local families to co-design these opportunities.

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A tool to enhance teamwork

Whilst remote working has allowed Kids Matter flexibility in hiring and operations, it does come with its challenges. C-me Colour Profiling is one of the tools we use to help us work more efficiently and empathetically with one another. What is C-me?

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“The programme is really helpful and reminds me to be gentle and to be more respectful so our kids can give respect. I really like the book and everything. It’s really good.”
Hogai, mum

“The programme is really helpful and reminds me to be gentle and to be more respectful so our kids can give respect. I really like the book and everything. It’s really good.”

Hogai, mum

Could we be your next partner?

If, like us, you are on a mission to impact the lives children facing disadvantages, we can help you make a real, lasting difference!

Support children in need by fundraising for Kids Matter!

There are more than 4 million children living in poverty. That’s a lot of lives we’d like to impact. Could you help? Fundraising is a fun way to get involved.

1 in 3 children are being raised in poverty
With your help we can deliver evidence-Informed programmes that will reduce the impact of poverty on children

Our vision:

We want to see every child in need raised in a strong family
parents sitting in a Kids Matter parenting group learning how to build strong families

Our evidence-informed parenting programmes equip mums, dads and carers with the confidence, competence and community they need to enable their children to thrive.

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woman sitting at table attending Kids Matter parenting programme

Take a look at the different ways you can get involved with Kids Matter, and help make a difference to children living in poverty.

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smiling mums holding baby at Kids Matter group

We measure our impact to ensure our programmes remain effective in ensuring life-changing support for children impacted by poverty.

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Our Kids Matters programmes are free, friendly groups that focus on parental wellbeing and confidence, equipping parents with the tools to build strong relationships with their children.

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