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Meet Nikki – new Head of Fundraising at Kids Matter
Nikki Kerr joined Kids Matter as Head of Fundraising in the first quarter of 2025. With a wealth of experience and a head full of creative ideas, she’s hit the ground running. In the Q&A below, Nikki shares her vision for growing fundraising at Kids Matter – and we also take a moment to get to know the person behind the plans…
In the muddy thick of it
Tough Mudder was… so SO VERY tough! And yet so much fun and empowering! Why? Well Tough Mudder made me realise that we are so much stronger and more capable when we do things together.
Who are your successors?
Aaron, Support Coach at Kids Matter, talks about change through multiplication
Tough Mudder
Sophie, Support Coach Lead at Kids Matter, gets real about training for Tough Mudder – and what makes it all worth the effort!
Reflections on Adolescence: What the show got right – and what it missed
As a parenting charity dedicated to strengthening families, we’ve followed the conversation around the recent Netflix mini-series Adolescence with interest – both for the themes it explores and the public’s reaction to them. While Adolescence captures the intensity and complexity of teenage life, we believe it missed a vital opportunity to examine the deeper roots of these issues…
The power of storytelling
Andrea, Content Manager at Kids Matter, talks about the power of story in shaping identity and connection.
Kids Matter backs call for new approach to mental health
Kids Matter is pleased to have contributed to the CSJ’s “Change the Prescription: A New Approach to Mental Health” report, which advocates for tackling the root causes of distress.
Meet Steve – new National Engagement Lead at Kids Matter
In 2024, we welcomed Steve Bunting as National Engagement Lead. As an ordained church leader, Steve’s experience and insight makes him a perfect fit for the role, and he is driven to grow partnerships across the UK. Get to know Steve in a quick Q&A – as he shares his vision for seeing every child in need raised in a strong family…
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Crafting a meaningful November
Read more: Crafting a meaningful NovemberFrom family schedules to vision nights, Jess, Executive Assistant at Kids Matter, plans a meaningful November.
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Register as a Warm Welcome Space: Join the movement!
Read more: 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.
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How a 21.6 mile journey mirrors the heart of Kids Matter
Read more: How a 21.6 mile journey mirrors the heart of Kids MatterLibby, Support Coach at Kids Matter, thinks about the Great River Race as a powerful metaphor for the journey parents and carers take through our programmes. When I joined Kids Matter nearly a year and a half ago the words ‘rowing marathon’ were not even in my imagination. But something about what we do has…
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Kids Matter rows to success in Great River Race
Read more: Kids Matter rows to success in Great River RaceThank 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.