Libby, 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 […] The post How a 21.6 mile journey mirrors the heart of Kids Matter appeared first on Kids Matter ..read more

A new report explores the direct link between poverty and mental health challenges, advocating for community-based mental health support in a struggling system. The post Empowering parents and communities: The role of coaching at Kids Matter appeared first on Kids Matter ..read more

A new report explores the direct link between poverty and mental health challenges, advocating for community-based mental health support in a struggling system. The post How poverty fuels mental health challenges in children appeared first on Kids Matter ..read more

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! The post New beginnings appeared first on Kids Matter ..read more

A new report explores the direct link between poverty and mental health challenges, advocating for community-based mental health support in a struggling system. The post New Report Reveals Deepening Crisis: How Poverty Fuels Mental Health Challenges in Children appeared first on Kids Matter ..read more

Working 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. The post Navigating the summer holidays as a parent appeared first on Kids Matter ..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. The Great River Race on London’s Thames has been a beloved tradition since 1988, beginning with just 61 boats manned by a mix of young scouts and seasoned rowing veterans. Today, this festive event draws competitors of all levels—from dedicated athletes aiming to beat their r ..read more

Katie Akhurst is the Head of Training & Programme Development at Kids Matter. In her role, she oversees the development of all our programmes, ensuring they meet our values of excellence and respect. Katie is also the lead trainer who oversees our team culture by running internal trainings throughout the year. Finding harmony in diversity: how C-me Colour Profiling enhances teamwork Kids 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 it ..read more

The Warm Welcome Campaign is fostering local connections and providing essential support across the UK, partnering with organisations like Kids Matter to create inclusive community spaces. The Warm Welcome Campaign, a national initiative aimed at creating inclusive community spaces across the UK, has been making significant strides in fostering local connections and providing essential support to families. Partnering with various organisations, including Kids Matter, the campaign focuses on offering a warm and inviting environment for everyone, especially during challenging times. The Role of ..read more

Meet Aaron. He recently joined the Kids Matter team as a Support Coach, and is keen to encourage facilitators in all aspects of running programmes in their communities. he loves the outdoors, owns the best dog in the world and has even published a poetry book, “Being Still – A Quiet Revolution.” Years ago, my friends and I were having a fun conversation about what we would do if we could be Prime Minister for a day. When it came to my turn to answer, I remember instinctively saying that I would make parenting classes easily accessible for every parent in the UK. At that time, I was a part of ..read more