Holding Space

Holding Space 🌟Best Family Mental Health Charity 2025, 2024, and 2023🌟

Giving parents and carers the tools to thrive through tough times. Know you are not alone 💜

We provide a safe, non judgmental space on the high street in Eastbourne, East Sussex.

September is here. Back to school. The holidays are over and, for many families, the return to school brings a mixture o...
01/09/2026

September is here. Back to school.

The holidays are over and, for many families, the return to school brings a mixture of emotions.

For some children, there’s excitement; seeing friends again, getting back into a routine and starting a new school year.

But for others, it can feel much harder.

💭 What if I don’t make new friends?
💭 How will I cope at secondary school?
💭 What if I can’t face going in?
💭 What happens when school feels overwhelming?

And as parents we carry those worries too.

We’re trying to support our children, fighting for the right support when they’re struggling, navigating schools and services all while juggling work, family life and everything else that comes with being a parent.

If this sounds familiar, please know you’re not alone. 💜

There are so many families experiencing similar worries, challenges and emotions. Sometimes, simply being able to talk to someone who gets it can make a real difference.

Our next Parent Hub session will focus on school anxiety.

Come along, have a cup of tea ☕, chat with other parents, share experiences and swap ideas and strategies that might help.

No judgement. No pressure. Just a safe space to talk.

📆 Wednesday 23 September
🕙 10am–12pm
🏠 7 Hyde Gardens, Eastbourne, BN21 4PN

You don’t have to navigate it alone. 💚

Members of the team from Global WealthMAP are taking on the Tough Mudder challenge in September to raise funds for Holdi...
24/08/2026

Members of the team from Global WealthMAP are taking on the Tough Mudder challenge in September to raise funds for Holding Space.

This cause is especially close to their hearts, as the charity was founded by Hansa, the mother of our colleague and team member, Nikhil.

Please support the team as they take on this challenge and are in training.

Every pound raised will help Holding Space continue its invaluable work and ensure that parents and carers are supported when their children are struggling. 💜

Thank you to the team for your support.

Please donate:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/donation-form/tough-mudder

An exciting update from the team at Paxton Access Ltd - they are now over halfway to achieving their goal of walking, ru...
21/08/2026

An exciting update from the team at Paxton Access Ltd - they are now over halfway to achieving their goal of walking, running, cycling, and swimming 61,236 miles! 🎉

They are raising money for our charity and we couldn't be more grateful and proud of the work that they are doing to achieve their goal. 💜

If you would like to support the cause and show support for Paxton's Around the World Challenge, please donate here: https://bit.ly/4fha4R1

If your child is struggling, you do not have to figure it all out alone. At Holding Space we provide parent and carer pe...
13/08/2026

If your child is struggling, you do not have to figure it all out alone.

At Holding Space we provide parent and carer peer support if your child is facing challenges.

So what type of support do we offer parents and carers?

👉 1 to 1 parent/carer support, in-person or by phone
👉 A safe, non-judgemental space where you can connect, share and feel less alone
👉 Workshops to help parents and carers understand topics like anxiety, adolescence and digital wellbeing
👉 Practical strategies so families feel confident navigating challenges
👉 Agreed follow-up support; timely listening and guidance
👉 Connecting families with relevant local services and resources

Our team consists of parents with lived experience who are here to listen. They can offer support, advice, and connect you with relevant resources.

We believe every parent’s voice is vital, and that you deserve to be heard without judgment. 👂

We wish someone had been there for us when we needed it. We are here for you.

You are not alone. 💜

Today is We'd love to hear your book recommendations. Have you found a book that hals really helped you with your pare...
09/08/2026

Today is

We'd love to hear your book recommendations.

Have you found a book that hals really helped you with your parenting?

Or read a book that changed your life?

Or do you read just for pleasure?

Comment and let us know your favourite books. It might inspire another person 💜📚

You can't pour from an empty cup. ☕Rest isn't a reward - it's a requirement. Taking care of yourself isn't selfish; it's...
07/08/2026

You can't pour from an empty cup. ☕

Rest isn't a reward - it's a requirement. Taking care of yourself isn't selfish; it's how you stay strong enough to show up for the people and things that matter most.

Refill your cup. Protect your peace. You deserve it. 💜

One difficult day doesn't define you as a parent - or your relationship with your child.Recovery starts with small, inte...
01/08/2026

One difficult day doesn't define you as a parent - or your relationship with your child.

Recovery starts with small, intentional steps:

✨ Take a few quiet minutes to reset.
✨ Acknowledge what was hard without dwelling on it.
✨ Repair if needed with a simple, sincere apology.
✨ Remember that your child doesn't need a perfect parent - they need a parent who keeps showing up with love.

Be kind to yourself. Parenting is a journey, and every challenge is a chance to learn, repair, and strengthen your bond. 🌱

If you need us, we're here to help. Feel free to send us a message anytime. 💜

Thank you to Don McPhee and everyone involved in the charity golf match between 720 and Sussex Cars taxis, at the Royal ...
31/07/2026

Thank you to Don McPhee and everyone involved in the charity golf match between 720 and Sussex Cars taxis, at the Royal Eastbourne Golf Club.

This was the event’s 12th year, playing for the Craig Steadman trophy, in memory of the lovely Craig.

A huge thank you to all the individuals and local companies who supported this event. You raised £500 which is amazing and will make a huge difference to us

Thank you 💜

It's not a family problem. It's a systemic problem.When your child faces mental health challenges, as the parent you bec...
31/07/2026

It's not a family problem. It's a systemic problem.

When your child faces mental health challenges, as the parent you become their advocate and emotional supporter. You're the driving force in coordinating and navigating complex mental health systems.

All while compromising on your own wellbeing because when you're doing your best for your child, what other option is there?

But what are the systems doing to recognise and sustain this?

Supporting parents isn't separate from supporting children, it's the very thing that helps children thrive.

It's one of the reasons Sammy has chosen to focus her MSc dissertation on the experiences of parents and carers who have accessed (or are trying to access) mental health services for their child in East Sussex.

She wants to capture what it's really like for parents and carers, and whether you feel your own wellbeing is recognised and supported by services.

If you're a parent or carer and this resonates with you, Sammy would love to hear your experiences. Participation involves a confidential interview (around 45-60 minutes), and all data will be anonymised.

If you'd like to find out more, please send us a message or email Sammy directly on [email protected].

Even if taking part isn't for you, what are your thoughts on the topic? Do you think enough attention is given to the wellbeing of parents and carers when a child is experiencing mental health difficulties?

📷 a visual reminder that, like the branches of a tree, we are part of a bigger ecosystem and it takes a village

Parents and carers, this is your chance to share your experience.One of our trustees, Sammy Pettitt, is looking to inter...
29/07/2026

Parents and carers, this is your chance to share your experience.

One of our trustees, Sammy Pettitt, is looking to interview parents and carers as part of her MSc dissertation research study.

To be eligible, you must:
- Be aged 18 and over
- Have accessed East Sussex mental health services for your child/young person
- Be attempting to access East Sussex mental health services for your child/young person

Participation is voluntary. Your interview will be recorded and made anonymous.

To take part, please email Sammy at [email protected]

This is an opportunity to inform our understanding of parent and carer experiences, and shape mental health services in our area.

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7 Hyde Gardens
Eastbourne
BN214PN

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+447922851207

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