Amma Birth Companions is a Glasgow charity. It supports women from migrant backgrounds and other underserved groups during pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood. 

Their services include birth and postnatal companionship, peer support, and education. They also address health inequalities through research and advocacy. Their work is guided by the experiences of those they help.

Common Outcomes: Healthy, Engaged

Parents 1st offers peer support through pregnancy, birth and beyond to help parents in Essex feel supported, confident and prepared for the journey ahead.  

Parents 1st peer supporters are local parents who have been there too - they’re there to listen, without judgement. Alongside 1:1 support, Parents 1st offer a range of group support and workshops. Nationally, they offer training and resources for those involved in developing, delivering, or receiving perinatal peer support. 

Common Outcomes: Happy, Engaged

Number Eight Tamworth is a Staffordshire charity that provides supportive accommodation for young mums and their babies, who otherwise would not have access to secure housing.  

They create a safe environment for young mums where they can feel secure and get help during the challenging times before and after childbirth. They help mothers bond with their babies and learn to care for them. They also provide support to build a better future through independent living skills, access to education and training, and healthy relationships. 

Common Outcomes: Safe, Happy, Engaged

Baby banks provide essential items like clothes, toys, buggies, and cribs, as well as supporting families most in need by connecting them to services and community events. 

The Baby Bank Alliance ensures that all baby banks can access the funding, goods and practical support they need, to be the most effective they can be, while boosting the profile of baby banks and campaigning for change. 

Common Outcomes: Safe, Engaged

Home-Start Leeds offers both emotional and practical support to families with at least one child under seven in the Leeds area.   

Their Staff Team and Volunteers from all communities and backgrounds visit parents in their home and develop a supportive relationship to help them to build brighter futures for their children and themselves. They offer a range of services including Parent to Parent support, Perinatal Services, and Dad Matters service.

Common Outcomes: Safe, Happy, Engaged

The Ark Family Resource Centre provides nursery sessions for children aged 0-5 years for families living in Harwich, Essex. They also offer community support services, such as counselling, outreach, SEND support and respite groups, and toddler groups. 

They aim to create a friendly, safe and stimulating environment for families, promoting the mental, physical and emotional wellbeing of children and young people. 

Common Outcomes: Learning, Engaged

Loughborough Community Centre (LCC) is a local charity established in 1981 by Loughborough Estate residents as a positive outcome of the Brixton Riots (1981).  

Their mission is to enhance the lives of local children, young people, and their families, fostering resilience and enabling them to thrive. LCC offers a portfolio of activities aimed at alleviating the impact of poverty and inequality in an area of Lambeth with high levels of disadvantage. This includes a term-time nursery, holiday clubs, and community centre activities. 

Common Outcomes: Learning, Engaged

Potential Kids is a charity based in Hatfield. It offers learning, social, and sports opportunities for neurodivergent children and young people. This includes those with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette Syndrome, and more. The charity also supports their families to navigate the system. 

Their clubs help young people learn and develop social skills through play. These activities reduce social isolation, boost self-esteem, and build confidence. They also give parents a chance to meet, relax, and unwind. 

Common Outcomes: Happy, Engaged