Clik here to view.
Meet Keren – our Partnership Manager in Merseyside
The Beatles and two football clubs – Lambanana and the River Mersey. Which city? Liverpool of course! Liverpool has been voted as one of the UK’s friendliest cities and is now my home. When I first...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Why the Great River Race is more than just a race for Kids Matter
On Saturday 16 September, Kids Matter will be taking part in London’s Great River Race for the first time. As much as this is an incredible (and fun!) fundraising opportunity to support our vision to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Why parent support could see an increase in school attendance
As children start school this September, one of the biggest talking points is absenteeism. According to recent government figures, the level of persistent absence (where pupils miss 10 per cent or...
View ArticleOur first Great River Race – we did it!
We did it! Success in our very first Great River Race was primed by blue skies and a beaming sun, which inspired us along our 21.6 mile route in a time of 2 hours and 56 minutes! Thank you to all who...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Why I ran a half-marathon for Kids Matter: Karen’s story
Huge congratulations to Karen Faulkner, who completed the Cardiff Half-Marathon, raising just over £1,000 for Kids Matter so we can reach more children in need! Read Karen’s story: Nine months ago,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
CAP and Kids Matter come alongside families together
Throughout the last 25 years, children have consistently had the highest poverty rates in the UK, with almost 4 million children living in poverty today. With so many families in crisis as a result of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New report outlines solutions for child poverty crisis
Before we consider the viability of solutions to a problem, we have to understand its severity. Buttle UK’s State of Child Poverty 2023 report suggests that the trauma caused by, or resulting in,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Why family traditions build strong relationships
All that we consider important (our values and beliefs) are brought to life through the traditions in our families, whether it’s planning an event, cooking a special meal, or celebrating a birthday....
View ArticleClik here to view.
10 family Christmas traditions that cost nothing but time
Creating memorable Christmas traditions doesn’t have to be expensive. The best memories are made when we feel connected to the people we love. Have a look at 10 fun family activities that are sure to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Change starts with us: overcoming racial barriers in the workplace
Kids Matter Co-Founder and Executive Director Eli Gardner talks about her personal experience of ‘white privilege’ and how that inspired her to get serious about EDI at work… As it did for so many,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New research shows importance of franchising for Christian organisations...
Written by Stephanie Denning “Social franchising has also provided the opportunity for organisations to gather local data on the causes and existence of poverty in the UK and to use this data for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Why early intervention matters
In the news this week, NHS figures show that the number of children referred to emergency mental healthcare in England has increased by more than 50% in three years. This increase means more than 600...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Kids Matter online
We’ve seen Whatsapp groups thrive during online programmes as parents rally around one another as they have bad days or exciting behaviour breakthroughs with their kids. Running Kids Matter programmes...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Children Heard & Seen and Kids Matter come alongside families impacted by...
To make a real and lasting difference in the lives of children with a parent in prison, it’s essential that we work together. When we pool our knowledge and resources the impact can be so much...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Katie is cycling 100 miles for Kids Matter…again!
Katie talks us through the highs and lows of long-distance cycling, and shares what motivates her to keep going when it’s tough! This is your second year riding the Ride London-Essex 100! What has...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Blue Sky Fostering raises money for Kids Matter
Last weekend, a gutsy team of staff, foster carers and young people from Blue Sky Fostering took part in the Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge to raise money for Kids Matter. Whether you’re an...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The power of play
Written by Fuzz Dix Fuzz Dix is Families Pastor at St Luke’s Millwall and has been a Kids Matter facilitator for 10 years. She is currently undertaking post-graduate research in Practical Theology and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A note from Aaron, our new Support Coach
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The impact of the Warm Welcome Campaign: Building a stronger community together
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Finding harmony in diversity: how C-me Colour Profiling enhances teamwork
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...
View Article