Impact
By evaluating our impact, we are able to assess the effectiveness of our parenting programmes and make changes (if and where necessary) to ensure life-changing support for children impacted by poverty in our communities.
5,195
2,398
parents reached
443
programmes run
Mandy’s story
See how Mandy’s experience of Kids Matter empowered her to work through her anxiety and lack of confidence, building stronger relationships with her children and enabling them to thrive.
99%
say coming to a Kids Matter group has helped them
68%
say they can listen and encourage better now
60%
say they are playing with their children more
98%
say they would recommend going to a Kids Matter group to a friend
Our latest publication
Have a read of our peer-reviewed publication showing Kids Matter to be an effective parenting programme for parents and carers facing disadvantages.
Evaluation
We measure our impact both qualitatively (through stories and quotes from mums, dads and carers) and quantitatively, through two standardised measures – TOPSE and WEMWBS.
We are committed to excellence research process therefore we are proud to be members of Child Outcomes Research Consortium (CORC), a project of Anna Freud.
Theory of Change
Take a look at our Theory of Change and Logic Model showing why and how we do what we do.
2024 Impact Report
Read our most recent Impact Report for more details and stories of how Kids Matter made a difference in 2024.
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Stories
Read stories from parents and carers, facilitators, partner leads and community links about how our parenting programme makes a difference in the lives of children and families.
Get involved
We have an ambitious vision to see every child in need raised in a strong family and we need your help to reduce the impact of poverty on such children.
Our programmes
All parents need support but our peer-led and accessible programmes have been written for families facing disadvantages, in the community or in prison.