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Stay informed with the latest from Kids Matter. From news and insights to larger topics of conversation including parenting, poverty and anything affecting the wellbeing of children and families.
Let’s do 2025 together!
Hello 2025! Jo, Head of Partnerships at Kids Matter, encourages us to surround ourselves with people who will champion and encourage us this year.
Something to look forward to
It’s Christmas! And Matt, Head of Comms & Digital Engagement at Kids Matter, is excited – for many reasons!
Join Us for the Kids Matter Christmas Appeal
We have exciting news! This Christmas, we’re launching a brand-new Kids Matter Christmas Appeal, and we want you to be part of it!
Crafting a meaningful November
From family schedules to vision nights, Jess, Executive Assistant at Kids Matter, plans a meaningful November.
Register as a Warm Welcome Space: Join the movement!
The Warm Welcome Campaign aims to create spaces where everyone in the UK can experience belonging, connection, and support. We invite our partners to join this effort by registering as Warm Welcome Spaces, becoming beacons of hope and community for those in need.
How a 21.6 mile journey mirrors the heart of Kids Matter
Libby, Support Coach at Kids Matter, thinks about the Great River Race as a powerful …
Kids Matter rows to success in Great River Race
Thank you to all who cheered us on and sponsored our rowing team so generously in support of our vision to see every child in need raised in a strong family.
Empowering parents and communities: The role of coaching at Kids Matter
Katie Akhurst, Head of Training & Programme Development at Kids Matter, recently joined Claire Pedrick on The Coaching Inn podcast to discuss the profound impact coaching has within our organisation. Read our latest post to find out more!
New beginnings
After the whirlwind of the summer holidays filled with laughter, lazy mornings, too much ice cream, numerous challenges, and the occasional scramble for activities… September is here!
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How poverty fuels mental health challenges in children
Read more: How poverty fuels mental health challenges in childrenA new report explores the direct link between poverty and mental health challenges, advocating for community-based mental health support in a struggling system.
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Navigating the summer holidays as a parent
Read more: Navigating the summer holidays as a parentWorking a lot with families, I know how much easier it is to help them think about and address some of their challenges, than it is for me to deal with the challenges in my own family – especially over the holidays.
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Kids Matter to row in the Great River Race for a second year!
Read more: Kids Matter to row in the Great River Race for a second year!Kids Matter is excited to announce that we will be participating in the Great River Race for the second year running, and we have a full team of enthusiastic rowers ready to raise funds to support our vision to see every child in need raised in a strong family.
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Finding harmony in diversity: how C-me enhances teamwork
Read more: Finding harmony in diversity: how C-me enhances teamworkKids Matter is a remote-first organisation, with most collaborations and decisions taking place across a screen. Whilst remote working has allowed us flexibility in hiring and operations, it does come with its challenges and C-me Colour Profiling is one of the tools we use to help us work more efficiently and empathetically with one another.