Parent & Carer Resources
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Abingdon Community Support Service
This day centre provides daytime support for adults, including those living with dementia, physical disabilities, or learning disabilities. It serves the Abingdon community by helping individuals stay healthy, independent, and engaged.
Abingdon Child Contact Centre
A not-for-profit service operating from the Baptist Church Hall that provides supported family time and handovers for separated families in Abingdon. They offer a safe, equipped space for parents and children to meet.
North and North East Abingdon Children’s Centre
Located at Dunmore Infant School, this centre provides support services and facilities for families in the Abingdon area. They offer regular events and help with the cost of living for local parents and carers.
Abingdon Children and Family Centre
This centre provides support and advice to children and families in Abingdon, with a special emphasis on supporting the whole family. They offer play and learn sessions, parenting support, and help for young people to access education and training.
Dassi
Peer support group for mums from Africa and other ethnically diverse backgrounds who have children with special educational needs (SEN). Meets on the first Wednesday of every month, 1:30pm to 3:30pm.
Leeds Mencap - Chats and Tots (0-5 years)
Stay and play sessions for any parent or carer with a child aged 0 to 5 who has a learning disability. Sessions run every Friday morning during term time, 9:30am-11:00am. Free to attend, no diagnosis needed. Purpose-built accessible centre with soft play area and sensory room.
FASD Family Support
Regional organisation supporting families of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). The only FASD regional organisation for the North East, Yorkshire and Humber. Connects with around 1,000 families and has been running events in the North of England since 2011.
Zig Zag - Leeds Autism Support Group
Support group run by autistic parents of autistic children. Offers one-to-one parent support, monthly parent support meetings (daytime and evening), online support via private Facebook group, book-lending library, help with DLA forms, low-cost autism awareness training, monthly soft play sessions, twice-weekly trampoline sessions and holiday activities.
Shine's Little Stars
Supports children aged 0 to 12 years who have spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus, and their parents and carers. Part of Shine charity.
Sunshine and Smiles
Support network for families who have a child or young person with Down syndrome in Leeds and surrounding areas. Commissioned by Leeds City Council to provide Targeted Short Breaks provision.
Carers Leeds
Supports parent carers across Leeds who look after a child with a disability, long-term illness, or additional needs. Offers an advice line, 1:1 support in person or by phone, support groups, information and help to apply for a Max Card. Also supports with health and wellbeing, relationships, managing money and finding time for yourself.
Dewsbury Road Family Hub
Leeds family hub providing a welcoming space where families with children and young people (0-19 years, or up to 25 for SEND) can access support, advice and services in one location. Offers parenting advice, health support, education guidance and help navigating local services.
Rothwell Family Hub
Leeds family hub providing a welcoming space where families with children and young people (0-19 years, or up to 25 for SEND) can access support, advice and services in one location. Offers parenting advice, health support, education guidance and help navigating local services.
Healthy Holidays Leeds
Provides free activities and food for primary and secondary aged children who are eligible for free school meals during school holidays. Run by Leeds City Council.
Deacon House Family Hub
Leeds family hub providing a welcoming space where families with children and young people (0-19 years, or up to 25 for SEND) can access support, advice and services in one location. Offers parenting advice, health support, education guidance and help navigating local services.
Horsforth Family Hub
Leeds family hub providing a welcoming space where families with children and young people (0-19 years, or up to 25 for SEND) can access support, advice and services in one location. Offers parenting advice, health support, education guidance and help navigating local services.
Leeds Children's Centres
Leeds children's centres provide a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for families with children aged 0-5. Offers parenting support, family support, health services, breastfeeding support, childcare and early learning, employment and training links, stay and play sessions, baby groups and parenting courses. Use the online search tool to find your nearest centre.
AWARE - Autism Parent Support Group
Parent-run group supporting families with children and young people on the autistic spectrum. Helps families understand local services across health, education and social care, find specialist education, and build skills for adulthood. No formal diagnosis required.
Compton Family Hub
Leeds family hub providing a welcoming space where families with children and young people (0-19 years, or up to 25 for SEND) can access support, advice and services in one location. Offers parenting advice, health support, education guidance and help navigating local services.
Chapeltown Children's Centre Family Hub
Leeds family hub providing a welcoming space where families with children and young people (0-19 years, or up to 25 for SEND) can access support, advice and services in one location. Offers parenting advice, health support, education guidance and help navigating local services.
Armley Family Hub
Leeds family hub providing a welcoming space where families with children and young people (0-19 years, or up to 25 for SEND) can access support, advice and services in one location. Offers parenting advice, health support, education guidance and help navigating local services.
SNAPS
Leeds-based charity supporting children with additional needs and their families. Offers stay and play sessions, music, dance, football, one-to-one swimming lessons and physical therapies. Children aged 0-16, no formal diagnosis needed, families can self-refer.
Lotus Links
Volunteer-led peer support group for parents and carers of SEND children who display violent or distressed behaviour. Offers emotional support in a safe, non-judgemental space, weekly peer support group (term-time only) and a monthly drop-in session. Led by a qualified counsellor with lived experience.
Leeds Children's Centres
Leeds Children's Centres provide a safe, nurturing environment for families with children aged 0 to 5 years across the city. They offer a variety of free or low-cost services including parenting support, breastfeeding support, and baby and toddler groups.
Leeds North & West Foodbank
This service provides emergency food parcels and practical support to local people in crisis across the North and West Leeds community. They work to tackle the underlying reasons for poverty while ensuring families have access to essential food supplies.
Carers Leeds
Carers Leeds provides information, guidance, and support to all unpaid adult and parent carers across Leeds. They offer a range of services including support groups, emergency planning, and specialist advice for those caring for family members or friends.
Shoreditch Trust - We Connect in the City Programme
Provides a range of creative and wellbeing activities for adults and young families in the City, including baby buddies, coffee mornings, and community lunches.
Ann Tayler Children's Centre - HENRY Programme
Offers a free 8-week programme for parents and carers of children aged 0-5, covering topics like confidence, physical activities, nutrition, and family lifestyle.
City Connections
Offers a range of free activities and support services for residents and workers in the City of London, including wellbeing coordinators and carers connections.
IMAGO Carers Support Service
Offers support to unpaid carers in the City of London, including information, advice, and guidance, as well as weekly drop-in sessions for face-to-face support.
City Parent Carer Forum
Provides a platform for parents and carers of children and young people aged 0-25 with additional needs or disabilities to share experiences and influence local services.
Family Information Service
Offers free and impartial information about local services and events for children, young people, and families in the Square Mile, including childcare, playgroups, and support services.
Best Start Family Hub - City of London
An online hub providing information and support for children and young people aged 0-19 and their families in the City of London, including services for those with special educational needs and disabilities.
Chorus Families
Provides therapeutic groups for families with very young children experiencing adverse life events, aiming to improve later outcomes for the whole family.
St Luke's Community Centre
St Luke's Community Centre is a vibrant hub in south Islington, offering a variety of services and activities for local residents of all ages, including after-school clubs, employment support, and community cookery classes. They also provide a Wellbeing Hub with a food hub, advice, and support.
Elizabeth House Community Centre
Elizabeth House is a multi-purpose community centre in the heart of Islington, aiming to improve the lives of local residents and connect people together. They offer a range of services and activities for all, including a Food Hub, adult classes, and space for new or established groups.
Jean Stokes Community Centre
Jean Stokes Community Centre is a thriving multi-purpose hub offering a wide range of activities, room and hall hire, and volunteering opportunities. They host local charities providing support and activities, including Age UK Islington, Autism Hub, and Help on Your Doorstep.
Bright Start Islington
Bright Start Islington offers a comprehensive range of services for families with children under five, including children's centres, nurseries, health centres, community centres, and libraries across Islington. They provide support from pregnancy through a child's fifth birthday, offering activities, advice, and support for parents and carers.
Bubble & Speak
Bubble & Speak is a unique drop-in space in Finsbury Park, London, for children under 4 years and their parents or carers. It’s a place to play, talk, and interact in a welcoming, comforting, and psychologically safe environment, supporting young children and their families.
Centre 404 – Islington Family Carer Action Group
Centre 404 is a charity offering support to people with learning disabilities, autism, and their families. Their Islington Family Carer Action Group meets every two months, providing a platform for family carers to support each other, engage with professionals, and discuss issues affecting their families.
Step Up Hub
Step Up Hub is a registered charity established in 1996 to address both the causes and consequences of impoverishment in the community. Based in Brent, they provide welfare advice and support, employment support services, parenting courses, refugee week celebrations, campaigns/forums, and ESOL classes.
Granville Community Kitchen
Granville Community Kitchen is a community-led initiative providing free meals and support to those in need. They aim to tackle food poverty and social isolation by offering a welcoming space for individuals and families to access nutritious meals and support services.
Family Wellbeing Centres
Brent's Family Wellbeing Centres provide a range of community-led services supporting families from pregnancy through to the age of 18 (or up to 25 for children and young people with special educational needs). They offer free health, education, and welfare services to families, aiming to give everyone in Brent the best possible start in life.
Sufra NW London
Sufra NW London is a community hub and food bank providing emergency food and support services to individuals and families in crisis. They aim to alleviate poverty and reduce social isolation by offering a range of services, including a food bank, community kitchen, and social supermarket.
Little Village Brent
Little Village Brent supports families with babies and children under five living in poverty across London. They operate a baby bank network, collecting, sorting, and distributing pre-loved clothes and equipment. Parents are also supported by a dedicated signposting and guidance team, offering advice and links to other services.
Brent Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS)
The Brent Parent and Infant Relationship Service (Brent PAIRS) is a specialist team working with babies and their parents or caregivers. They provide therapeutic support to mothers, fathers, and carers who might be experiencing difficulties with attachment and bonding with their baby, extending support to mothers and fathers-to-be.
Daniel's Den
Daniel's Den is a parent and toddler charity working to promote family life through the running and developing of safe and engaging parent and toddler groups. They operate parent/carer and baby/toddler groups in 15 venues across Brent and also have an allotment, run events, organise trips, campaigns, and provide a voice for 0-5s and their families.
Brent Hubs
Brent Hubs are here to support residents who might find it difficult to access the support they need through normal services. They offer free friendly help, advice, and support with council tax support, housing benefits, housing and tenancy sustainment, welfare benefits, employment and skills, money management and debt advice, landlord issues, basic immigration advice, food aid provision, digital confidence, and more.
Brent Carers Centre
Brent Carers Centre is an independent charity supporting unpaid adult and young carers since 1994. They offer a wide range of information and advice on what carers may be entitled to, including benefits advice, carers assessments, money and benefits advice, and caring support and training.
BCU Life Skills Centre
Offers a safe welcome to those at a crossroads in their life, providing a drop-in centre with refreshments, life skills courses, one-to-one counselling, and group work for women.
Bexley Moorings and FLARE Parent/Carer Support
Provides effective support for vulnerable children and young people aged 8–17 years, offering one-to-one befriending and specific group sessions to young people, and support for parents and carers.
West Street Erith Family Hub
A dedicated space offering early support and community-led services for families from pregnancy through to 18 years. Provides one-to-one support, parenting advice, workshops, play sessions, and connections to local services.
Simply Connect Bexley
An information and guidance hub connecting residents to local services and support, including advice, support, and self-help resources.
Family Information Service Bexley
A comprehensive free information service providing advice and support for families across the Borough on all services for children and young people from birth to 19 years.
Crayford Children's Centre
Provides support and play opportunities to families with children under 5 in the Crayford area, including child health clinics, baby massage, playgroups, family support, and young parent groups.
Bexley SNAP (Special Needs Access to Provision)
Offers disabled children and young people aged between 1 and 25 years an exciting and varied programme of clubs, providing parents and carers support, guidance, and regular breaks from their caring responsibilities.
Love Bexley
Provides practical support for families with children aged 0–5 living in the London Borough of Bexley, including access to essential items through their Little Essentials Hub and seasonal support like Christmas parcels.
Masbro Centre
Provides a wide range of services for families and individuals in Hammersmith and Fulham, including children’s centres, family outreach, borough-wide parenting programmes, sports and leisure facilities, adult education classes, employment support, art and pottery workshops, and a fitness studio.
Grove Neighbourhood Centre
A community centre in the heart of Hammersmith offering a variety of activities including toddlers playgroups, health and fitness classes, social dancing, art classes, a weekly lunch club, and support groups for Narcotics Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous, and Alcoholics Anonymous.
Ray's Playhouse Limited
Offers low-cost daily accessible stay and play sessions for parents and carers of children under 5, along with services, support, and links to other family services within the area.
Hammersmith & Fulham Family Information Service
Provides free, confidential, and impartial information and advice to parents, carers, and the public about childcare services in Hammersmith and Fulham.
Family Hub Old Oak Community Centre
Provides support and activities for families, including learn and play sessions, baby massage, health visitor clinics, English language classes, sleep workshops, parental conflict workshops, yoga classes with creche facilities, and more.
Family Hub Tudor Rose Community Centre
Offers a range of family activities and support, including learn and play sessions, baby massage, bingo, employment and housing advice, and councillor surgeries.
Parentsactive
A parent-led organisation supporting families of children, young people, and adults with special needs and disabilities in Hammersmith & Fulham, offering a parent carer forum, post-19 support, and advocacy services.
Hayes Family Hub
Provides a range of services for families with children and young people aged 0 to 19, including health visiting, midwifery, and targeted support for youth.
Uxbridge Family Hub
Provides services for families with children and young people aged 0 to 19, including health visiting, midwifery, and support for youth.
Botwell House - Stronger Families Support
Provides information, advice, and support to families in Hillingdon, including concerns about child behavior, parenting support, and domestic abuse.
Bell Farm Christian Centre
Offers community projects such as advice, information, care services, foodbank, parent and toddler groups, children's clubs, and support for families.
South Ruislip Family Hub
Offers a range of free services and access to information, including sessions, courses, and workshops to support child development and parenting.
Charville Children's Centre
Provides support and services for parents and carers with children aged 0 to 5, including early learning and child development sessions.
Harefield Children's Centre
Offers a range of services for families with children aged 0 to 5, including parenting support and early learning sessions.
Pinkwell Children's Centre
Offers a range of services for families with children aged 0 to 5, including parenting support and early learning sessions.
Home-Start Hillingdon
Offers practical and emotional support for families with pre-school age children, providing home-visiting support to families in need.
Coteford Children's Centre
Provides services to support parents and carers with children aged 0 to 5, including early learning and child development sessions.
Smallwood Children's Centre
Provides various services for children and families, including well-baby clinics, breastfeeding support groups, and other activities to support parents and children.
Wandsworth Children's Centres
Provide free areas where children aged 0 to 5 and their parents can play, socialise, and learn together, offering various activities and support services.
Jigsaw4u's Activities4u
Provides free activities and events for children, young people, and families, including trips, workshops, and other opportunities to enhance social connections and personal development.
Roehampton Family Hub
Offers a range of services for families, including breastfeeding support groups, well-baby clinics, and other activities to support parents and children.
Wandsworth 0-19 Single Point of Access (SPA)
Offers advice and support to families in the antenatal period and up to the child's fifth birthday, including emotional wellbeing visits and specialist support for new parents.
York Gardens Children's Centre
Offers a range of services for families, including well-baby clinics, breastfeeding support groups, and other activities to support parents and children.
Home-Start Wandsworth
Provides emotional and practical support to families with children under five, offering one-to-one home visits and group activities to help parents build confidence and strengthen relationships with their children.
Carney’s Community
Offers support to disadvantaged young people aged 11 to 30 in Wandsworth and surrounding areas, providing various sessions and activities aimed at empowering youth and fostering community engagement.
Enfield Health & Wellbeing Services CIC
A family-run community organisation supporting older adults, people living with dementia, carers, and residents facing financial hardship in North London, offering practical help, social activities, and specialist support.
De Bohun Family Hub
Provides services for families with children from pregnancy to under 5, including early education, health and wellbeing advice, parenting programs, and activities such as baby groups and Stay and Play.
Ucan Enfield
Offers free, personalised support to help residents live well, stay connected, and feel supported, including workshops, one-to-one guidance, and access to local health and wellbeing experts.
Craig Park Youth and Family Hub
Offers support for families, children, and young people from pregnancy up to age 19 (or 25 for those with SEND), including early education, health advice, and activities for children under 5.
Love Your Doorstep – Enfield
A community platform connecting Enfield’s people, businesses, and community, promoting local life and supporting residents, local businesses, and organisations.
Fusion of Hearts CIC
Provides support for SEND children and their families through compassionate, community-led advocacy, peer support, and practical guidance to navigate services and support.
Eldon Family Hub
Supports families with children from pregnancy to under 5, offering early education, health advice, parenting programs, and activities like baby groups and Stay and Play.
Carterhatch Family Hub
A Family Hub offering support for families with children from pregnancy to under 5, including early education, health advice, parenting programs, and activities like baby groups and Stay and Play.
Ponders End Youth and Family Hub
A hub for families, children, and young people, providing support from pregnancy up to age 19 (or 25 for those with SEND), including early education, health advice, and activities for children under 5.
Enfield Children Centre
Provides a welcoming and supportive space for families with children under the age of five, offering a wide range of services, activities, and support under one roof.
St Mark's Family Centre Merton
An independent charity supporting the community with services for children and families, older adults, mental health, adult/community learning, advice, support, and advocacy. They offer various activities both in and outside the Centre.
Jigsaw4u - Who's In Charge? Service
Provides regular 9-week parenting groups for parents/carers experiencing any form of abusive or threatening behaviours from their child. The group aims to support parents who feel like they are losing control and want to handle conflict better.
Merton Baby & Toddler Stay and Play Groups
An up-to-date list of stay & play groups for 0-5 years old in Merton, including Mitcham, Wimbledon, Tooting Bec, Tooting Broadway, and Earlsfield. These groups are a great way to meet local parents and carers whilst playing with your little one.
Home-Start Merton
A voluntary organisation providing support, friendship, and practical help to families experiencing stress and difficulties. They offer a range of services including 1:1 family support volunteers, perinatal services, counselling, and group support for families with children aged 0-5.
Merton Mencap - Kids First Forum
A forum for parents and carers of children and young people aged 0-25 with special needs or disabilities, living or educated in Merton. They organise regular free workshops, events, and training to support parents and carers.
Home-Start Barnet
A voluntary organisation placing trained volunteers into family homes to provide practical and emotional support. Offers a range of parenting programmes across the borough and a twice-weekly toddler group in Colindale.
Coppetts Wood Children's Centre
Provides services to children under five and their families, including maternity services, baby groups, stay and play sessions, adult learning, Healthy Start vitamins, food bank vouchers, child health checks, and access to specialist support.
'Our Place' Babies and Toddler Group
A parent and baby/toddler group meeting every Monday term time from 9.30am to 11am at St James’ Church in New Barnet. Provides a safe space for parents to meet and make friendships while their children play. The session is free.
Saracens Bell Lane Children's Centre
Offers a range of services to children under five and their families, including health services, adult learning, welfare support, stay and play groups, and one-to-one advice. Features well-resourced indoor and outdoor spaces for children to learn, play, and explore.
Best Start Family Hubs
Provide families with easy access to a wide range of support and services from pregnancy up to 19 years (or 25 for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities). Services include 'stay and play' sessions, parenting advice, health services, and activities for young people.
Barnet Family Information Service (FIS)
Provides information and guidance on a range of childcare options and services for children and young people in Barnet, including play groups, nurseries, childminders, parent and toddler groups, afterschool provision, breakfast clubs, holiday playschemes, and information on financial support towards the cost of childcare.
Fair Play Barnet
An independent charity providing support to children and young people with additional needs and their families. Services include advice, one-to-one support playworkers, after-school clubs, holiday playschemes, and a sensory toy library. All services are free or affordable.
Sutton Carers Centre - Young Carers Service
Sutton Carers Centre provides a range of free, specialist, and targeted support to children and young adults aged 8-25 years who have caring responsibilities, ensuring no carer has to reach crisis point before they get the support they need.
Sutton Carers Centre - Parent & LD Carer Support
Sutton Carers Centre offers support groups for parents and carers of children with learning disabilities, providing opportunities to take time away from your caring role, learn, share, and exchange ideas.
Home-Start Sutton
Home-Start Sutton is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with young children. They provide unique support to Sutton children and families through home-visiting services offered by trained and professionally supported parent volunteers.
Sutton Information Hub
Sutton Information Hub is a partnership between Sutton Council and local organisations, providing advice and support for carers and those looking after family or friends.
Sutton Baby & Toddler Stay and Play Groups
An up-to-date list of stay & play groups for 0 - 5 years old in Sutton, including Carshalton and Beddington. These groups are a great way to meet local parents and carers whilst playing with your little one.
Sutton Carers Centre
Sutton Carers Centre provides a wide range of free, local support services to meet the needs of unpaid carers in the community. They offer advice, information, emotional support, and various support groups for carers.
Together for Sutton
Together for Sutton is an independent, impartial, free, and confidential information and advice service, the ideal contact if you are not sure who can help you professionally or personally.
Family Hubs
Family Hubs in Sutton aim to make a positive difference to parents, carers, and their children by providing a mix of physical and virtual spaces, as well as outreach, where families can access non-judgmental support for the challenges they may be facing.
The Salvation Army Ealing
Provides community services including a toddler group, baby bank, and a soup kitchen for the homeless, aiming to meet various community needs in Ealing.
Home-Start Ealing
Offers emotional and practical support to families with at least one child under five, helping to prevent family crisis and breakdown through regular home visits by trained volunteers.
Ealing Anchor Foundation
Provides information, advice, and support to parents and carers of children aged 0-5 with additional needs in the London Borough of Ealing. Services include play/activity sessions, music therapy, and an outreach support line.
Ealing 135 Group
A not-for-profit organisation run by local parents and carers, offering weekly playgroups, action songs and rhymes classes, family parties, and networking opportunities for families with children under five in Ealing.
Havelock Family Centre
A charitable organisation providing a wide range of services for local families, including advice, information, counselling, and practical support, with a focus on family empowerment and community cohesion.
Ealing Family Information Service
Offers information, advice, and guidance for children, young people, and families across the Ealing borough, including details on childcare providers, parenting support, and family services.
Moves Like Mother
A virtual support system for mums and carers in Ealing, providing directories of local services, classes, and meet-ups to help parents connect and find resources in the area.
Home-Start Lambeth
Provides support to parents with children under 5 through trained volunteers offering emotional and practical help.
Lambeth Parent Forum
Provides opportunities for parents and carers to influence decisions affecting their families and develop services to meet their needs.
Simply Connect Lambeth
Connects residents to local community services, including advice, support, and self-help resources.
LEAP (Lambeth Early Action Partnership)
Offers programmes focusing on social and emotional development, communication and language, and diet and nutrition for children under 4.
Swan Family Centre
Provides supervised family time, supported contact, and related services to families in Lambeth.
Better Start Streatham and Norwood
A Lambeth-wide initiative offering support services and information to improve the life chances of babies and young children.
Lambeth Larder
A social enterprise connecting local people in financial need to emergency food and other support.
Baby Rhyme Time at Libraries
Free baby bounce and rhyme sessions for very young children accompanied by adults, held weekly at various libraries in Richmond upon Thames.
Health Visiting Service
Provides support and advice to children aged 0–5 and their families, including 'Well Baby' clinics, postnatal groups, parenting support, home visits, and breastfeeding clinics.
Richmond Carers Centre
Provides information and advice for unpaid carers, including counselling, one-to-one sessions, and social and leisure activity groups for carers.
Me Too & Co
A parent-led charity providing support for children and young people with additional needs and their families, offering play opportunities and information for children aged 0–12.
Richmond Borough Mind - Carers Hub Service
Offers specialist services to families and friends supporting someone with mental health difficulties, including support groups, workshops, and regular activities.
Richmond Food Bank
Offers emergency food support to individuals and families in need, providing three days' nutritionally balanced food through various distribution points.
Family Information Service (FIS)
The FIS offers information and support for parents, carers, and professionals, covering childcare options, early education funding, activities for children, and parenting support.
Newham Nurture Programme
A community partnership with NCT, Alternatives Trust, The Magpie Project, and Compost London, the Newham Nurture Programme supports women through pregnancy and up to two years post-birth in the London Borough of Newham, focusing on accessibility and inclusion.
Edith Kerrison Nursery School and Children's Centre
Edith Kerrison Children's Centre offers a wide array of enriching activities, programs, and resources, including family support, childcare, and Healthy Start vitamins distribution.
Newham Parents in Mind
Funded by North East London NHS, Family Hubs, and Newham Council, Newham Parents in Mind provides support to all parents across Newham, including mothers, fathers, and non-birthing parents, offering both group and one-to-one support online via Zoom and WhatsApp.
The Dockland Settlements
Operating in Newham, Southwark, and Tower Hamlets, The Dockland Settlements provides sporting, social, recreational, and educational activities, including low-cost playcare to help parents return to work or remain employed.
Well Newham
Well Newham is a programme that brings together support for health and wellbeing, connecting residents to empowering, strength-based, supportive services in the community.
Sphere Support CIC
Sphere Support CIC offers a variety of community events throughout the year, including family activities, youth sessions, workshops, cultural celebrations, and wellbeing programs, aiming to bring people together and strengthen community connections.
Ascension Community Trust
Serving the most vulnerable members of Newham since 2001, Ascension Community Trust runs activities for the community of Custom House, including groups for children, adults with complex needs, and the Newham District Foodbank.
Citizens Advice Newham
Citizens Advice Newham offers information and support services, including advice appointments and a phone-in service, assisting with various issues such as housing, employment, and financial advice.
Simply Connect Newham
Simply Connect Newham connects residents to a wide range of health and wellbeing services and activities in Newham, including advice, support, and self-help resources.
Revive Initiatives
Based in Manor Park, Revive Initiatives operates a food bank, provides community hot meals every Saturday at 11am, conducts youth mentoring, runs a football club, and offers parenting classes and meet-ups.
Families in Action Together
A group of local mums and community members supporting families with babies and children under five in Harrow and surrounding areas, offering a baby bank and parent groups.
Little Feet
A playgroup at Stanmore Baptist Church offering activities for babies and toddlers to engage in play and learning.
St Michael's Toddlers
A toddler group at St Michael and All Angels' Church in Harrow, providing a space for children to play and interact.
Parents' Space
A local community group offering a welcoming environment for mums and young children to socialise, with activities like play and discussions on various topics.
Toddler Group at Holy Trinity Wealdstone
A toddler group at Holy Trinity Wealdstone, providing a space for children to play and interact.
Little Fishers Baby & Toddler Group
A playgroup in Stanmore offering a welcoming environment for babies and toddlers to play and socialise.
Wealdstone Baby Bank
Provides essential baby equipment and clothes to vulnerable families in Harrow, operating within the Wealdstone Methodist Church.
Harrow's Family Hub Network
Provides a range of early help and support services and activities at sites across Harrow for the whole family, including parenting support and workshops.
HOPE Harrow
HOPE Harrow offers training courses, one-on-one parenting support, and mother-tongue parenting support for parents and carers in Harrow.
The Community Hub - The Beacon Centre
Offers a weekly community hub consisting of a food bank, hot nutritious meals, guest speakers, and various activities to support and connect the community.
Kingston Playgroups
Offers a variety of playgroups and stay-and-play sessions for children aged 0-5 years in Kingston upon Thames, including All Saints Stay & Play, Archway Tiny Tots, and Canbury Buttons.
Crossroads Care Richmond & Kingston
Provides high-quality bespoke respite and support services to unpaid carers, caring for babies, children, young people, adults, and the elderly with behavioural, emotional and/or medical needs. Services include Saturday Club, Caring Café, Carers' Café, and support for young carers.
Surbiton Children's Centre
Provides services for families with children under 5 years, including stay and play sessions, parenting support, and health services.
Tolworth Children's Centre
Offers services for families with children under 5 years, including stay and play sessions, parenting support, and health services.
Kingston Town Children's Centre
Provides a range of services for families with children under 5 years, including stay and play sessions, parenting support, and health services.
Express CIC
Offers a wide range of supportive, therapist-led and user-led groups, clubs, and services for autistic children, young people, and their families in Kingston upon Thames and surrounding areas. Services include therapy sessions, support groups for siblings, and outreach services.
Kingston WelCare
A friendly and welcoming place for parents and families of all backgrounds to meet, support each other, and receive guidance and advice about the daily challenges of parenting. Services include regular drop-in family sessions, a café and play area, events and activities for families, and support for parents experiencing mental health challenges.
Home-Start Richmond Kingston & Hounslow
A voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. They offer a range of support options to families including telephone support, home-visiting, and family play-and-support groups, both in-person and online.
Growbaby Kingston
Provides good quality, new and second-hand baby clothes and equipment (up to 5 years), completely free of charge, to anyone who needs it, regardless of their income, background, or faith. They also host antenatal classes for young parents and run a young parents group called Babes.
Croydon Family Hubs
Support families from pregnancy through to young people turning 19 years, offering activities for families, young people, and children in the Woodlands and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Family Hubs.
Home-Start Croydon
A voluntary organisation committed to supporting local families through Family Support Home-Visiting Service, Family Play Sessions, and specialist projects for families with at least one child under 5.
Croydon Mencap
Provides support for parents and carers of children with learning disabilities, including a Parent Carer Community offering subsidised peer support, training, workshops, and social events.
Croydon Support and Interventions Team
Offers free parenting programmes for parents and carers of children aged 0 to 18 years, focusing on managing challenging behaviour, building confidence, and promoting child development.
Croydon Drop In (CDI)
CDI's Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS) offers support to parents-to-be and parents of babies up to 2 years old, helping them build stronger bonds and positive relationships with their babies.
Croydon Children's Centres
Provide services, activities, and support for families with children under 5, including free or low-cost playgroups and parenting support.
Swan Family Centres Ltd – Croydon South
Provides supported family time, supervised family time, and handover services for families in Croydon, operating Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm.
Croydon Food Bank
Provides emergency food assistance to individuals and families in crisis, operating multiple distribution centres across Croydon.
Jigsaw4u
Offers the 'Who's In Charge?' service, providing 9-week parenting groups for parents/carers experiencing abusive or threatening behaviours from their children, aiming to support parents in handling conflict better.
Heath Community Hub
Provides various services including ante/postnatal clinics, citizen advice appointments, community food club, warm spaces, clothes and toy bank, and volunteering opportunities, all free of charge.
Village Community Hub
Offers ante/postnatal clinics, community warm spaces, coffee mornings, stay & play sessions, sensory room for 0-5 years, and volunteering opportunities, all free of charge.
Sycamore Trust UK
A charity supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and learning difficulties, offering family support, parent and carer groups, benefit application guidance, and autism services across Barking & Dagenham, Havering, and Redbridge.
Barking and Dagenham Family Information Service
Provides free, confidential, and impartial information and advice to parents, carers, and families about childcare and family support services in Barking and Dagenham.
Cocoon – Early Years CIC
Supports local families with children between 0-5 years old in Barking and Dagenham, offering free indoor and outdoor activities focusing on family-led play sessions.
Tots N Tunes C.I.C.
Offers free educational classes to local families with young children aged 0-5 years, supporting their learning and development through play-based activities.
Becontree Community Hub
Provides ante/postnatal clinics, perinatal parent infant mental health service, respite clubs for children aged 6-17 with additional needs, sensory room for 0-5 years, and volunteering opportunities, all free of charge.
Community Food Club and Baby Bank - Dagenham
Provides a free 12-week membership offering a minimum of £20 of groceries weekly to each family, operating from Barking Learning Centre and Dagenham Library.
Simply Connect Haringey
Connects individuals to local community services, including advice, support, and self-help resources.
Start for Life Programme
Offers a range of services to support families with children under the age of 5, including maternity care, health visiting services, and parenting support.
Triangle Children's Centre and Family Hub
Provides nursery provision for children aged 6 months to 4 years, along with child and family health services, play and learning spaces, and support for parents and carers.
Home-Start Haringey, Hackney and Waltham Forest
A charity supporting children and families by training volunteers who provide practical and emotional support to families in their own homes.
Woodlands Park Nursery School & Children's Centre
Offers a range of free services and groups for parents and children under 5, including Stay & Play groups, Kitchen Clubs, and various workshops.
Hooyo Hub UK
A Community Interest Company based in Haringey, dedicated to uplifting mothers and marginalized communities by creating safe, welcoming spaces for mothers and children.
Park Lane Children's Centre
Offers a friendly environment for children and families, providing access to child and family health services, play and learning opportunities, and support for parents and carers.
For Baby’s Sake – Kensington and Chelsea
Provides trauma-informed, therapeutic support to parents to break the cycle of domestic abuse and give their baby the best start in life.
Kensington and Chelsea Parents and Carers Champion Network
A partnership offering support and training to parents and carers, including online training programs and a Violence Reduction Parent Champion program.
Full of Life
Offers independent advice and information for families with children under 14, including family support, carer’s advocacy, and information advice & support services.
Little Village
Operates 'baby banks' to provide clothes, toys, and equipment for babies and young children aged 0 to 5 years in London.
Kensington & Chelsea Foodbank
Provides nutritionally balanced, non-perishable emergency food and support to local people in crisis.
Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster Under 5s Service
Offers specialist treatment and consultation to both parents and professionals aimed at improving the wellbeing of children under five years old.
Break4U Programme
A programme for expectant and young mothers between the ages of 13 - 23 years old, offering weekly sessions and activities to build confidence and skills.
Pepper Pot Centre
Supports elderly people from the African, Caribbean and BME communities in Kensington and Chelsea, offering meal services and information on social and health issues.
Cheyne Family Hub
Offers a range of services including health visiting, perinatal mental health support, midwifery, stay and play sessions, outreach support, health promotion, and access to local voluntary sector partners.
Holmfield House (SEN)
Provides activities to support child development, parenting skills, and family health for parents and carers with children under five.
Simply Connect Waltham Forest
An online directory connecting residents to local community services, including advice, support, self-help, healthy living, and social groups and activities.
Waltham Forest Community Hub
A charity committed to bringing together and leading the community, providing opportunities and resources that value and empower all, hosting a wide range of activities run for the community.
HENRY Healthy Families Group Programme
A free 8-week programme for families with children under 5, focusing on promoting healthy lifestyles, building parenting confidence, and supporting children's development through interactive group sessions.
Waltham Forest Baby & Toddler Stay and Play Groups
An up-to-date list of stay & play groups for 0 - 5 years old in Waltham Forest, including Leyton, Leytonstone, Chingford, and Walthamstow, offering a great way to meet local parents and carers while playing with your little one.
Flourish Groups by The London Perinatal Mental Health Community
Weekly groups providing a safe space for parents to discuss their feelings and learn to have more fun with their babies, running in each of the borough's family hubs.
Parent and Carer Support Programmes by London Borough of Waltham Forest
A range of programmes available for all families in Waltham Forest from conception to adulthood, offering support to meet other parents, share ideas, and learn more about child development.
Stone Soup Group CIC
A community initiative offering various free playgroups and family activities, including Stay & Play sessions, Grow & Play for pre-schoolers, and Inter-Generational Play sessions, all designed to inspire curious minds through joyful play.
Best Start Family Hub: Queens Road
Located on the border of Walthamstow and Leyton, this hub offers a variety of activities, services, and support for families, children, and young people, including health, learning, play activities, childcare, family support, employment support, housing advice, and more.
Downderry Primary School Family Hub
Provides a variety of services including playgroups, health appointments, baby weighing clinic, parenting support and courses, clothing and toy bank, and more.
Mindful Mums
Offers free wellbeing groups to help pregnant women and new parents look after their mental and emotional wellbeing during pregnancy and their baby’s first year. Services include wellbeing groups, young mums community, befriending with peer support volunteers, pregnancy wellbeing group, weekly walking group, and Diversity Matters group for LGBTQ+ parents community.
Explorers Plus Stay & Play
Stay & Play groups for parents and carers with a child aged 0-5 with SEND at Family Hubs. These sessions are jointly run with the Portage Team and are open to all parents and carers concerned about their child’s development.
Lewisham Family Information Service
Offers free and impartial advice to parents and carers, helping them find services available for families and children, and young people aged 0-19 (or up to 25 years if they have additional needs).
SIGNAL Family Support
A mutual support group for the families of autistic children and young people (ages 0-25) living in Lewisham. SIGNAL holds regular meetings and workshops on all aspects of autism, covering topics such as mental health, puberty, social skills, and home education.
Lewisham Parent & Carer's Forum (LPCF)
A voluntary group of parents and carers of children and young people (0-25) with special/additional needs and disabilities (SEND) living in Lewisham. LPCF provides an opportunity for parents and carers to express their views and input into the planning and delivery of SEND services.
Lewisham Family Hubs
Lewisham's Family Hubs are welcoming spaces offering advice, support, and guidance for families with children aged 0-19 (or up to 25 with SEND). They provide access to professionals such as early years practitioners, health visitors, midwives, and speech and language therapists.
Lewisham Foodbank
Provides emergency food to people in crisis. Clients must have an e-voucher obtained from a professional or by calling Help Through Hardship, 0808 208 2138, or Advice Lewisham, 0800 231 5453.
Newry Sure Start
A project delivering a large range of free services to expectant parents, parents/carers of children aged 0–4, and children up to their 4th birthday in Newry, Northern Ireland. Services include antenatal and postnatal support, baby massage, and breastfeeding support.
Tobin Centre
A community resource in Moortown, Northern Ireland, offering a wide range of activities for babies, toddlers, young people, and their parents and guardians. They provide play sessions, youth clubs, and support for children with additional needs.
Dunfanaghy Family Resource Centre
A community and family support hub located in Dunfanaghy, Co Donegal, offering a wide range of community support services, as well as fun, educational, and social groups for all the family, including baby groups and parent & toddler groups.
Strabane SureStart
A government initiative targeting families with children under 4 in Strabane, Northern Ireland. They provide a range of free services including antenatal and postnatal support, baby massage, and breastfeeding support to promote the development of pre-school children.
Gold Sure Start
A government initiative targeting families with children under 4 in Cookstown, Northern Ireland. They provide a range of free services including antenatal and postnatal support, baby massage, and breastfeeding support to promote the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development of pre-school children.
Home-Start Ards, Comber & Peninsula Area
A voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age in the Ards, Comber, and Peninsula areas. They offer practical and confidential support to families in need.
Splash Sure Start
A free, government-funded programme supporting families with children from pregnancy to age 4 in Craigavon, Northern Ireland. They offer play sessions, parenting advice, and health services to help children get the best possible start in life.
SureStart Down
A local partnership of statutory, voluntary, and community organisations working together with children aged 0-4 years and their parents/families in Downpatrick and surrounding areas. They offer free programmes and activities including antenatal/postnatal support, baby massage, and breastfeeding support.
Waterside Women's Centre
Offers a safe, supportive space where women from all walks of life are encouraged to grow, be heard, and thrive. Provides free, confidential support, including counselling and listening ear services, as well as a range of courses, workshops, and community events to support women's learning, wellbeing, and connection.
Little Treasures (Londonderry)
Offers a parent and toddler group with free play, singing, craft activities, and snacks. Operates on a drop-in basis, providing a welcoming environment for children aged 0-4 years.
Little Surfers – Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Provides a safe, warm, community space for parents and carers to relax and play with their babies and toddlers. Engages with other parents, grandparents, childminders, friendly volunteers, and a family wellbeing co-ordinator. Meets Thursday mornings with refreshments and snacks provided.
Foyle Vineyard Church
Provides support to those in need in the community, including supporting asylum seekers with English classes, social space through drop-in activity-based meeting space, and assistance with clothing, toiletries, and other household items. Offers social events, summer groups, family picnics, and a drop-in social space on Monday evenings.
Waterside Sure Start
Provides a range of support services to children up to 18 years old and their families in the Waterside area. Services include developmental crèche, parenting groups, individual work with children and parents, family contact facility, therapeutic afterschool group, and family support hub.
Little Hands Sure Start Breastfeeding Support Group
Provides drop-in support for breastfeeding mothers every Tuesday morning, with in-person or telephone support available Monday to Friday. Offers a supportive environment for breastfeeding mothers.
Newpin Northern Ireland
Supports families facing challenges such as poverty, domestic violence, addictions, and mental health difficulties. Offers various programmes including parenting, mood management, healthy relationships, therapy, peer support groups, anxiety management, counselling, and child psychotherapy.
Little Saints Parent and Toddler Group
A friendly, informal group where parents and carers can meet others in a safe environment, make friends, and play with their children. Offers a variety of toys and activities for babies and toddlers, including play dough, paints, crafts, and rhyme time. Refreshments are provided.
Enniskillen Foodbank
Provides emergency food assistance to individuals and families in crisis, operating on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am to 12 noon.
MindWise - Mums Wellness Project
Provides support for emotional health and well-being to expectant and new mothers through the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) programme, aiming to help manage difficult feelings and develop action plans for recovery.
The Courthouse Café
A welcoming community hub in Kesh offering a warm cup of coffee and a friendly conversation. Also hosts the Share Ardess foodbank, providing food and support services to those in need.
Community Advice Fermanagh
Offers free, impartial, and confidential advice to the local community, ensuring access to high-quality and professional advice and advocacy in relation to rights, entitlements, and responsibilities.
Fermanagh House Breastfeeding Support Group
Provides a supportive environment for breastfeeding mothers to meet and socialise, offering peer support and advice.
Belcoo Parent and Toddler Group
A friendly, informal group offering a safe environment for parents and carers to meet others while their children engage in play and educational activities. Open to all parents and carers in Belcoo and the West Fermanagh area.
Cherish Sure Start
Offers a wide range of free programmes to support parents from pregnancy through the early years of a child's development, including play sessions, parenting advice, and health services.
Home-Start Ards, Comber & Peninsula Area
Home-Start Ards, Comber & Peninsula Area is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. They offer practical and confidential support to families in need.
Vibe Care
Vibe Care offers practical and emotional support to individuals and families in the Armagh area, including emergency food parcels, furniture assistance, counselling, support groups, and free community lunches. They aim to meet the needs of the community through various services.
Vibe Community Hub
Vibe Community Hub is a charity-based community centre in Armagh City offering a wide range of free and low-cost services, including a donation-based café, support groups, and after-school activities. They aim to support individuals and families in the community through various programs.
Splash Sure Start
Splash Sure Start is a free, government-funded programme supporting families with children from pregnancy to age 4 in the Craigavon area. They offer play sessions, parenting advice, and health services to give every child the best start in life.
Newry Sure Start
Newry Sure Start delivers a range of free services to expectant parents and families with children aged 0-4 in the Newry area. Their programmes include antenatal and postnatal support, parent and toddler groups, and breastfeeding support.
Armagh Foodbank
Armagh Foodbank, facilitated by Armagh Elim Church, provides three days' worth of nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local individuals referred to them in crisis. They operate on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Keady Parent and Toddler Group
Keady Parent and Toddler Group provides a welcoming environment for parents and caregivers to meet and engage with their children. They meet every Tuesday and Friday from 10 am to 12:30 pm at St. Patrick's Parochial Hall, offering playtime and refreshments.
Frome Birth Talk – Tiny Hearts Group
A free support group for parents and carers of non-mobile babies born prematurely or who have spent time in special care. It provides a space to meet other families and receive support from children's centre staff and a local health visiting team.
Frome Birth Talk – Bump to Baby Group
A free group for expectant parents and those with babies up to 12 weeks old, providing a relaxed space to meet other families and receive support from trained professionals.
Frome Birth Talk – Toddler Group
A free group for parents and carers with toddlers, offering a supportive environment to meet other families and receive advice on child development and parenting.
Connected Perinatal Support – Bump to Babies Coffee Morning
This free, drop-in session is suitable for expectant parents and those with children under 2. It offers a relaxed environment to meet other families and receive support from trained perinatal peer support volunteers.
Frome Birth Talk – Baby Loss Support Group
A free support group for those who have experienced baby loss, offering a safe space to share experiences and receive support from others who understand.
Frome Birth Talk – Toddler Group
A free group for parents and carers with toddlers, offering a supportive environment to meet other families and receive advice on child development and parenting.
Gingerbread Online Community
Gingerbread offers a free online forum where single parents can connect 24/7 to chat, share experiences, and support each other. This platform provides a safe space for single parents to discuss various aspects of parenting and daily life.
Gingerbread Local Groups
Gingerbread runs local groups across England and Wales, providing single parents with opportunities to meet new people and share experiences. These groups are volunteer-led and offer a supportive environment for single parents.
PANDAS Foundation (Belfast)
PANDAS Foundation provides free, peer-to-peer perinatal mental health support for parents and families experiencing postnatal depression, anxiety, and more.
Sure Start at Shaftesbury Community and Recreation Centre
Sure Start at Shaftesbury Community and Recreation Centre offers a range of services for families with pre-school children or expectant parents, including crèche sessions and parent and toddler groups.
East Belfast Sure Start
East Belfast Sure Start provides a range of services for families during pregnancy and after birth, including parent and toddler groups, baby clubs, and breastfeeding support.
The Parent Rooms
The Parent Rooms offers peer support groups, counselling, and wellbeing programs for parents and carers, aiming to improve mental health and reduce loneliness.
Glenbrook SureStart
Glenbrook SureStart provides a range of services for families living in the Ardoyne, Cliftonville, and Ligoniel areas, including antenatal and postnatal support, breastfeeding support, and drop-in groups.
TinyLife
TinyLife provides 'TinyTime' Parent and Child Groups for parents of premature babies, offering support and community engagement.
Clan Mor Sure Start
Clan Mor Sure Start offers services to families with children under four in the Falls and Clonard areas, including family support, health visiting, and play and development programmes.
Colin Sure Start
Colin Sure Start is a government-led programme supporting parents and children under the age of four in the Colin area. They offer free services focusing on early education, health, family support, and play development.
Colin Sure Start
A government-led programme supporting parents and children under four in the Colin area, offering free services focusing on early education, health, family support, and play development.
TinyLife TinyTime Groups
Provides special 'TinyTime' Parent and Child Groups for parents of premature babies, offering support and connection with others facing similar experiences.
Ballymena & Little Steps SureStart
Offers breastfeeding support groups on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month, providing assistance to breastfeeding mothers.
Splash Sure Start
A free, government-funded programme supporting families with children from pregnancy to age 4 in the Craigavon area, providing play sessions, parenting advice, and health services.
Home-Start East Antrim Baby Bank
A service supporting families facing financial hardship by providing good-quality second-hand clothes and essential items for babies and children up to age 3.
Home-Start East Antrim
A family support charity helping families with at least one child under 5 in Carrickfergus, Larne, and Newtownabbey, offering free, confidential, and non-judgemental support through trained volunteers.
The Family Caring Centre
Established in 1985, this voluntary organisation offers a range of services in a friendly and supportive environment to families and individuals, including training, information, advice, and childcare services.
The Hub - Findochty and Buckie Development Trust
A warm space offering a wide range of services, including food parcels and vouchers to those in crisis, information, advice, and referral for cost-of-living support, and volunteering opportunities.
The Lossie 2 to 3 Group
A community hub in Lossiemouth offering various services, including a morning session from 8.45 am to 11.45 am and an afternoon session from 12 pm to 2.45 pm for children aged 2 to 3 years.
Moray Food Plus
A Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation providing emergency food provision, food pantries, rural outreach, family resilience work, community cooking, parent groups, supper clubs, and money advice.
Children First Moray
Offers group support for children, young people, and parents, including groups for new mums, baby massage classes, and support for parents whose children have been removed from their care.
The Bosie
A warm and welcoming family centre in Elgin run by Moray Food Plus, offering cooking sessions for children, adults, and families; parenting groups; after-school supper clubs; and holiday activities.
Step by Step in Moray
A charity supporting families who feel isolated or vulnerable, offering small friendly groups for parents and children up to age 3, promoting play, story time, songs, and healthy eating.
Angus Women's Centre - Montrose
The Montrose branch of Angus Women's Centre offers support services including the Breast Buddies breastfeeding support group, providing a supportive community for mothers.
Angus Women's Centre - Arbroath
The Arbroath branch of Angus Women's Centre offers various support services, including the Breast Buddies breastfeeding support group, providing a safe space for mothers to receive guidance and connect with peers.
Angus Foodbank - Forfar
Angus Foodbank in Forfar provides emergency food assistance to individuals and families in need, operating on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Angus Carers Centre - Forfar
The Forfar branch of Angus Carers Centre provides support for parent carers, including group meetings for registered parent carers to connect and receive support.
Angus Carers Centre - Montrose
The Montrose branch of Angus Carers Centre offers support for parent carers, including group meetings for registered parent carers to share experiences and receive assistance.
Home-Start Angus
Home-Start Angus offers support to parents and carers of children under 5, providing home visits and family groups to help with early years development and emotional processing.
Angus Carers Centre - Arbroath
Angus Carers Centre in Arbroath offers support for parent carers, including regular group meetings for registered parent carers to share experiences and receive assistance.
Angus Women's Centre - Forfar
The Forfar branch of Angus Women's Centre provides support services such as the Breast Buddies breastfeeding support group, offering a welcoming environment for mothers seeking assistance and community.
Home-Start Falkirk
Home-Start Falkirk is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. They offer befriending support along with practical and emotional advice in the homes of families who are having difficulties managing parenting for a variety of different reasons.
Falkirk Foodbank
Falkirk Foodbank provides parcels with seven days' worth of nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people referred to them in crisis. They operate from a central warehouse and deliver directly to people's homes across Falkirk and surrounding areas.
Westfield Park Community Centre
Westfield Park Community Centre is a small charity based in the middle of Falkirk. They aim to reach as many people as possible from all age groups, including families with young children, and offer various groups and activities, including a food pantry run by local volunteers.
Art Wise Falkirk
Art Wise Falkirk offers a free therapeutic art programme for parents and caregivers with babies and toddlers aged 0-3. The programme aims to help families meet their individual needs, build stronger bonds, and have fun through art. Sessions are held at Stenhouse & Carron Parish Church in Larbert and Carmuirs Primary School in Camelon.
One Parent Families Scotland (OPFS) Falkirk
OPFS Falkirk offers a range of support including groups, activities, information sessions, health and wellbeing support, one-to-one support, cost of living tools, and campaign involvement for single parent families.
Home-Start Falkirk – Additional Support Needs (ASN) Adult Peer Support
This group runs on a Friday morning at Myotview nursery and is available as a drop-in. The aim is to support parents who have themselves or have children with additional support needs in a relaxed and non-judgmental environment.
Home-Start Falkirk – Sensory Play
This drop-in group runs on a Wednesday morning in Denny Parish Church. It is open to families with children under five years old who require a more sensory approach to play.
PLUS Forth Valley Ltd. – Play and Chat @ PLUS
Play and Chat @ PLUS is a weekly group for parents with children from birth to 5 years old, offering a supportive, safe space for parents and carers to connect and share experiences. Siblings are also welcome.
Incredible Years Parenting Programme
Incredible Years is a parenting programme that aims to help strengthen parent-child interaction and encourage positive behaviour. It runs over 12-18 weeks and is available in Midlothian.
Home Link Family Support
Home Link Family Support provides free support for families with young children in Edinburgh and Midlothian. They offer a range of early intervention approaches, including individual and group services, to enhance child and parental well-being.
Midlothian Breastfeeding Alliance
The Midlothian Breastfeeding Alliance, in partnership with the Breastfeeding Network and NHS Lothian, offers free face-to-face group support for breastfeeding families. Sessions are facilitated by trained peer supporters.
Hawthorn Family Learning Centre
Hawthorn Family Learning Centre offers support to children, parents, and carers in Midlothian through early years placements and family learning. They provide various free groups and activities for families.
Play for All
Play for All offers free play sessions for disabled children and their families across Midlothian. Sessions include group play and one-on-one activities tailored to each child's needs.
The Venchie - Parent and Toddler Group
The Venchie runs a parent and toddler group on Wednesdays from 9.15 am to 11.15 am at 61 Niddrie Mains Terrace, EH16 4NX. The group offers a welcoming space for children and their parents/carers.
Bookbug Sessions
Bookbug sessions are free, fun-filled songs and rhymes sessions for parents and children aged 0–4 years. They run in every library across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Midlothian Sure Start
Midlothian Sure Start provides a range of services for families, including early learning and childcare, family learning programmes, and parenting support. They offer free groups and activities for parents and children.
Acorn Infant Family Centre
East Lothian's only Child and Family Centre focusing on supporting parents and infants from pregnancy to 2 years old. Offers tailored interventions including home visits, group work, and one-on-one support to help families thrive.
Home-Start East Lothian
A voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. Provides practical and confidential support through trained volunteers to help families manage parenting challenges.
Perinatal and Infant Wellbeing East Lothian (Nurture Baby and Me C.I.C)
A non-profit organisation supporting expectant and new parents in their parenting journey. Offers a range of support services including antenatal peer support groups, breastfeeding support, baby massage classes, and parenting workshops.
East Lothian Foodbank
Provides emergency food and practical support to individuals and families in East Lothian during their hardest moments. Collaborates with local partners and communities to offer assistance and influence policies aimed at ending poverty.
Carers of East Lothian (CoEL)
Provides support to unpaid carers aged 18 and over through various monthly support groups across East Lothian. Offers opportunities to meet others in similar situations, share experiences, and receive support from Carer Support Workers.
MotherBaby Together, Breastfeeding Support Service (Breastfeeding LENS)
A breastfeeding peer support project aiming to normalise breastfeeding in local communities. Provides breastfeeding peer support training, runs breastfeeding support groups, and offers antenatal social support and preparation courses.
Cranhill Development Trust
Offers a range of services to bring families together, including a free Baby and Toddler Group and Community Meals.
Art Wise - Impact Arts
A parent and child therapeutic art programme supporting families to thrive and stay connected through creative play in various locations across Central Scotland.
Community Food Organisations
Various community food groups across South Lanarkshire providing food parcels, low-cost food through food co-ops and larders, and essentials like toiletries and cleaning items.
Juniors Charity
Supports families from pregnancy to age five through play, development programmes, practical support, and community care in Lanarkshire.
NCT Bumps and Babies
A weekly group for new parents in Glasgow, offering a space to meet other parents and access breastfeeding support.
Hamilton Family Support Hub
Offers practical, friendly help for families across South Lanarkshire, including support before and after your baby is born, parent and peer support groups, and therapeutic support.
SPELL (Support for Play & Early Learning in Lanarkshire)
A charity supporting over 110 baby and toddler groups and playgroups in South Lanarkshire, offering free support and advice to parents and carers.
Bear Necessities
A charity providing essential items and free baby and toddler classes for families in North Lanarkshire, including drop-in support groups and breastfeeding support.
Bear Necessities
Bear Necessities is a charity based in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, dedicated to supporting families with children aged 0-16 years. They provide essential items such as nappies, formula, clothing, and toys, operating on a referral basis. Additionally, they offer free baby and toddler classes, including drop-in support groups for parents to meet others and access breastfeeding support.
Nurture Group
The Nurture Group, organized by Home-Start Glasgow North & North Lanarkshire, is designed for mothers and expectant mothers to meet others, reduce isolation, develop social skills, and build confidence. It provides a nurturing environment for children to learn and develop through play, promoting attachment between mother and child.
Home-Start Glasgow North & North Lanarkshire
Home-Start Glasgow North & North Lanarkshire offers support to families with young children facing various challenges. They provide home visits, family groups, and parenting support to help build confidence and relationships, ensuring children have the best possible start in life.
Family Group Maryhill
Hosted by Home-Start Glasgow North & North Lanarkshire, this group welcomes all parents and carers with children aged 5 and under. It offers fun activities such as arts and crafts, sensory play, and Bookbug sessions, providing a supportive environment for families.
Home-Start Early Years Family Hub
Located within Maryhill Community Centre, the Home-Start Early Years Family Hub offers a welcoming space for expectant parents, babies, and families. In partnership with the NHS, they provide community midwifery services, infant feeding support, and various family groups and parenting programs.
Glenboig Development Trust
Glenboig Development Trust is a charity and community-led organization providing a range of life improvement services, including social, recreational, and health initiatives. They partner with North Lanarkshire Council to provide free period products and support to the community.
Growing Together with PEEP
Also organized by Home-Start Glasgow North & North Lanarkshire, this program is for parents and carers with children aged 0-2 years. It focuses on sharing new experiences, making new friends, and engaging in sensory play and storytelling, fostering early childhood development.
Breastfeeding Support Groups
North Lanarkshire Council is committed to making the area a breastfeeding-friendly community. They offer support through various breastfeeding groups where new parents can meet, share experiences, and receive guidance from health experts.
APEX Dumfries Foodbank
APEX Dumfries Foodbank is run in partnership with local churches, facilitated by Apex Scotland, providing food support to those in need in the Dumfries area.
Dumfries & Galloway Parent Carers Support Service
This service offers support to parent carers of children under 18 affected by disability, physical or mental health issues, or complex support needs, providing advice, information, peer support, and training opportunities.
Aberlour Family Outreach - Dumfries and Galloway
Aberlour provides four distinctive family and community services in Dumfries and Galloway, including intensive family support, Families2Gether, Smarter2Gether, and Communities2Gether, offering practical help, peer support, and community resources.
Family Hub 75 West
Family Hub 75 West offers early intervention, prevention, and outreach work with children and their families, including community groups such as arts and crafts, games nights, baby massage, and baby and toddler groups.
APEX Stranraer Foodbank
APEX Stranraer Foodbank is part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK, providing food support to those in need in the Stranraer area.
Little Nest Baby Bank
Little Nest Baby Bank is Dumfries & Galloway’s first baby bank, offering essential items such as clothes and nappies to families in need. They operate as a social enterprise, reinvesting at least 65% of their surplus into community programmes.
Dalbeattie Foodbank
Dalbeattie Foodbank is managed by The Initiative Community Pantry, offering food support to those in need in the Dalbeattie area.
LIFT D&G
LIFT D&G is a community group founded in 2016, working in partnership to support families across Dumfries and Galloway. They offer activities that bring people together, break down barriers, and build lasting connections across generations.
BiBs - Breastfeeding in the Borders
Provides friendly, one-to-one support and practical advice with breastfeeding to families living in the Scottish Borders, complementing the care received from NHS Borders Health Professionals.
ParentSpace
A Berwickshire-based charity covering the Scottish Borders, offering parenting support through courses, one-to-one support, drop-ins, and workshops to all parents and carers.
Borders Additional Needs Group
A charity supporting families of children with additional support needs across the Scottish Borders, offering dedicated youth programmes, social activities, and a directory of information accessible to all its members.
The Mama Club
A community initiative in the Scottish Borders providing a welcoming space for mothers and their children to connect, share experiences, and participate in various events designed to support and empower mums.
Borders Carers Centre
Offers advice, information, and support to carers living in the Scottish Borders, including support groups, advocacy, and social activities to help carers manage their responsibilities.
Meeting of Minds
A parent-led support group based in Kelso and Berwickshire, offering families raising children with complex or additional support needs opportunities to connect with key professionals in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Nurture the Borders
A friendly, award-winning local charity providing comprehensive support for mental and emotional health during pregnancy and early childhood, ensuring the well-being of families in the Scottish Borders.
Dunblane Buggy Walks
Provides free weekly walks for parents and caregivers with young children, promoting fitness and social interaction.
Parent and Family Support Team
Offers tailored, community-based support for families with children aged 2 to primary 7, focusing on positive parenting and early learning programs.
Stirling District Citizens Advice Bureau
Provides free, impartial, and confidential advice on various issues, including family support and financial guidance.
NHS Forth Valley Breastfeeding Support Group – Stirling
Offers free weekly breastfeeding support sessions for mothers and mothers-to-be, providing advice and a space to connect with others.
Perinatal Befriending Support Service – Forth Valley
Supports mothers and mothers-to-be experiencing anxiety, depression, and isolation during pregnancy and up to 12 months postpartum.
Start Up Stirling
Operates multiple foodbanks across Stirling, offering emergency food and support services to those in need.
The Haven
A community hub offering support for families, including a weekly Parent & Toddler Group and a Homework Club for children.
Life Centre
Provides one-to-one and group support for individuals, parents, and families, including play therapy for children and a Lunch and Listen drop-in service.
Burrelton Community Hub – The Shepherd’s Hut
A food waste reduction project offering free food collected from local stores and available to residents in the parish area. Open every Tuesday from 12:00 to 13:00 and Friday from 15:30 to 17:00 in summer (15:30 to 15:30 in winter).
Burrelton Community Hub – Community Café
A community café offering homemade soup, rolls, cakes, tea, and coffee, served by volunteers. Open every Tuesday from 12:00 to 13:30.
Burrelton Community Hub – Busy Bees Playgroup
A free playgroup for children up to the age of 4, open to all parents, grandparents, carers, and childminders. Sessions are held every Monday and Thursday morning from 10:00 to 12:00.
Perth and Kinross Foodbank
Provides emergency food and support to local people referred in crisis, offering three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support.
Home-Start Perth and Kinross
A voluntary organisation offering support to families with children under five, including home visits, breastfeeding support, and parent-to-parent assistance. Services are available across Perth and Kinross.
Buttons & Bows Baby Bank
A charity supporting families with children aged 0-6 who are struggling financially, providing new and pre-loved essentials including food, nappies, clothes, toys, and equipment.
Glenfarg Baby & Toddlers
A welcoming playgroup for children and parents/carers, offering activities like physical toys, arts and crafts, stories, and songs. Sessions are held every Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:30 at Glenfarg Village Hall.
Comrie Breast Buddies Support Group
A peer support group for new mothers, providing breastfeeding advice and support. Meets every Wednesday from 10:00 to 12:00 at Comrie Rural Hall.
St Ninian's Stay and Play Family Support Group
A small charity dedicated to providing family support, offering a nurturing environment for children aged 0-5 years with a wide range of activities to suit all stages of development. Operates on Mondays and Tuesdays, providing a free healthy lunch enjoyed in community together.
One Parent Families Scotland
Offers family support, employability support, financial wellbeing, and peer support to single parents throughout Dundee. Provides groups and activities throughout the year, all services are free.