Family First

07/10/2026

With my Family First hat on, I was invited to talk to the cub scouts of 1st and 24th Ipswich about charity, what does it mean and what can they do to be charitable. It was lovely to be able to hear what these young people thought. I look forward to hearing what they plan to do next.

06/10/2026

Don't forget we have our next Family Mentor volunteer training November 9th and 10th. If you are interested in this role and want to request an application pack, book a place or you just want an informal chat, please get in touch.
[email protected]
0300 772 7715

All our roles are flexible and only require an average of one to two hours a week. In order to meet the continuing demand for our service, our volunteer roles

25/09/2026

Could you be a volunteer like Diane? Our next training session is Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th November. This training is in person and gives you all you need to start the role with us.
If you would like to find out more or get an application pack, please contact: [email protected]
0300 772 7715
https://www.familyfirst-uk.org/volunteering-roles/

03/09/2026

It's not too late to book your table for our quiz. Should be great night with a chance to show off your general knowledge (or not!) and raise money for Family First.

01/09/2026

28/08/2026

What a day!

Our Family Fun Day was about bringing people together: local families from across Ipswich, friends of Family First, families we’ve supported over the years, and some of the brilliant local services we work alongside.

There were games, stalls, plenty of laughs and, most importantly, families simply enjoying time together.

For Family First, that’s a big part of what we want to see. We support families through difficult periods, helping them rebuild confidence, reconnect and get back to enjoying family and community life.

Seeing familiar faces alongside families we’d never met before made the day exactly what we hoped it would be.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along, joined in, ran a stall or helped make the day happen.

This is Family First. Families, friends and community.

20/08/2026

Please note the closing date for applications to our current Family Worker vacancy has been extended to Friday 4th September.

Our work is supported in a variety of ways by grant funders, individuals and businesses. Our vital work with families in Ipswich is made possible by their

13/08/2026

We are so excited for our fun day on Monday! Do come along and join us.

06/08/2026

I was blessed last week to attend an afternoon tea in aid of Family First put together by some of the lovely residents at Otley. The event was a sell out and they even ended up offering take away boxes for those who couldn't get a space meaning an incredible £200 was donated. Thank you all. The company and the food was lovely.

03/08/2026

Two weeks to go until our fun day!!! Is it in your diary?