Working together in Merseyside
We are excited to be partnering with charities and organisations in the Merseyside area, working together to deliver our parenting programmes for long-term impact.
Why are we focusing on Merseyside?
Merseyside is a vibrant, multicultural region with a rich history and a real community spirit. However, it is also one of the most deprived areas in the UK, with higher than national average levels of child poverty in some boroughs.
Materially disadvantaged families typically experience greater trauma and have less support, which can affect a child’s future outcomes. We want to meet the need where it’s greatest by interrupting the negative trajectory provoked by poverty related stress.
Having connected with local authorities, including Liverpool and Halton, as well as church-networks and like-minded organisations like Together Liverpool and Imagine If, we have a growing presence in Merseyside and are keen to develop partnerships in other regions that will enable us to come alongside and support families with our parenting programmes.
We know that when parents are equipped with the tools to build strong families, their children will thrive.
“We wanted to partner with Kids Matter because we saw a need in our area for families who were struggling to make sense of parenting on top of straining to make ends meet. Kids Matter offer wisdom and help to struggling parents in an environment that is not patronising and more collective and encouraging. We are excited to see where it leads and how it changes our community.”
George Osborn , Church leader
Latest updates
Meet Keren!
Find out more about Keren Baker, our Partnership Manager, based in Merseyside, and what she’s been up to!
Q&A with James Sloan
We recently caught up for a Q&A with James Sloane, Chief Executive of Imagine If, to hear all about the work they do in Liverpool.
The impact of cost of living
A new report has found that children in the North are some of the least protected from the current cost of living crisis.
What next?
If you’d like to find out more about our work in Merseyside, or what to know how to get involved, please email partnership@kidsmatter.org.uk
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Our story
Kids Matter is a response to the growing impact of poverty on children. We believe it is possible to see children thrive even in difficult circumstances, if they have strong families.
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.
Donate now
Giving a financial gift is a great way of partnering with us to see every child in need raised in a strong family, and your donation really will make a difference.