The Family Haven

22/06/2026

Its Small Charity Week this week and any donations made to our project will be match funded. https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000C4wjFYAR
Please donate and make a difference.
Making A Difference Locally

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Poverty is forcing vulnerable families to choose between food and warmth. Many are fleeing domestic abuse, live in temporary housing, …

18/06/2026

Next week is Small Charity Week where any donations made to our project will be match funded. This means if you donate £5 we will get £10, if you donate £20 we will get £40, if you donate £100 we will get £200, you get the idea! Please click on the link and donate between 22nd and 29th June -

Poverty is forcing vulnerable families to choose between food and warmth. Many are fleeing domestic abuse, live in temporary housing, …

17/06/2026

Our Family Support Worker ran a short one-to-one session today focused on building small connections that help babies and parents play, communicate, and grow together.

We talked about the importance of tummy time and how singing action songs can help keep babies calm and engaged during it. We agreed that tummy time or supported sitting should be done in short bursts, as it can be tiring for babies.

We also explored tuning into a baby’s early non-verbal, such as using eye gaze to show a preference for one toy over another. We practiced echoing the sounds babies make to encourage the beginnings of verbal communication and conversation—when a baby makes a sound, the parent responds with a similar one, keeping the baby interested and boosting their confidence to try again. A great first session, with more to come!

12/06/2026

Thanks to the wonderful Postcode Lottery players, donations made to us in the Small Charity Week (22nd -29th June) match funding campaign will be DOUBLED through funding awarded by Postcode Local Trust!
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Poverty is forcing vulnerable families to choose between food and warmth. Many are fleeing domestic abuse, live in temporary housing, …

11/06/2026

This week, several of our parents have taken part in work experience with our Corporate Sponsors, Greiner Bio-One UK. For many of our clients, this has been their first real opportunity to explore a wide range of roles all in one place, and to imagine themselves in a working environment they may never have pictured before.
Work experience is valuable for obvious reasons, but for our families it represents something even bigger: a step into the unknown. In the past, this has often been a source of anxiety. Having the support of our Family Support Worker, Claire, to accompany them and be present on site has given them the confidence to take that giant step forward.
Many of our clients worry they aren’t “qualified” for employment due to missed education or years spent as the main caregiver at home. Opportunities like this help them recognise the transferable skills they already have — skills that many employers value. Life experience can be just as powerful as formal qualifications.
We are grateful to Greiner Bio-One UK and their team for their patience, encouragement, and willingness to gently guide our clients out of their comfort zones. Even a few days in a new environment can open the door to a different future.

10/06/2026

On 22nd August, our team will be taking on the Malvern Hill Challenge — a 10‑mile trek across the stunning Malvern Hills, guided by the brilliant team at Your Advantage Challenge. We’re doing it to raise much‑needed funds for The Family Haven, and we’d love your support.

Right now, 5.2 million children in the UK are living in poverty. Many families are also facing challenges such as poor mental health, domestic violence, unsuitable housing, and isolation. We know we can’t help every family — but together, we can make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable children in our own community.

If you’re able to help, please consider making a donation or sharing this post. Every pound and every share helps us reach more people who care.

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Thank you for supporting local families when they need it most.

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03/06/2026

Many thanks to the team from Kwik Fit, Bristol Road who popped by this morning to deliver some treats for the staff. These were gratefully received. It was so nice to be recognised for the work the staff do to support the families. Thank you so much!

02/06/2026

Have you popped into Coro Lounge yet? The Family Haven is being supported by Portivo Lounge as part of their Loungaid month of June. a percentage of takings from burgers and coffee will be donated to The Family Haven. They are also holding cake sales, quiz's and clothing sales. Do pop in and support us there.

28/05/2026

Have you voted for us yet? Just pop your little blue token in The Family Haven slop to give us a chance of being awarded funds towards our project.