Freedom to Flourish CIC

27/09/2026

17/09/2026

02/09/2026

🌿 Thrive Before 5 💚

I’ve been looking back at our lovely Thrive Before 5 session from last week, and honestly… what a morning! 🥰

A huge thank you to our wonderful volunteer Danielle, who led the session and welcomed some of our little school starters to a morning of playing, exploring, connecting, learning and having fun — basically everything we believe in at Freedom to Flourish. 🌱

Taking inspiration from Thrive Before 5 initiative, Danielle got the little ones stuck into all sorts…

🧊 Exploring ice
🪱 Digging for worms
🌿 Rolling down hills
🌸 Making petal perfume
💌 Making cards for friends
🎨 Painting with water

Nothing fancy. Just children being children, getting messy, getting curious, trying things out and enjoying being outside. 💚

And with so many of our little ones starting school this week, it feels like the perfect time to look back.

How have they got so big already?! 😭

We hope every single one of them has the most amazing first week at school. Remember to be kind, be curious, have fun and keep playing. 🌱

And Danielle… thank you for creating such a lovely morning for them. 💚

This is exactly what Freedom to Flourish is all about.
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Thank you to the team at Gateway Collective for allowing us to use their fantastic space.

03/08/2026

✨ WE’VE BEEN SHORTLISTED FOR TWO AWARDS! ✨

We are absolutely thrilled, incredibly proud and genuinely honoured to share that Freedom to Flourish CIC has been shortlisted for:

🌱 Best Start Up Business
🌟 Children Focused Business of the Year
at the Merseyside Independent Business Awards

These two nominations mean so much because they represent both our journey and our purpose.

Freedom to Flourish began with a simple belief: that every child and family deserves connection, support and the opportunity to thrive. From those first buggy walks and church hall sessions, we have grown into a community that supports families from the very earliest days of life through to the teenage years and early adulthood, reaching babies, children, young people, parents and caregivers.

Being shortlisted for Children Focused Business of the Year feels incredibly special because children truly are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that supporting children also means supporting the people who care for them. From maternal mental health support and creating safe spaces for parents, to inclusive activities for children and young people facing barriers, our aim is always the same: helping families feel connected, confident and able to flourish.

We are passionate about ensuring every child has the opportunity to belong, regardless of age, ability, circumstance or starting point.

To be shortlisted alongside such incredible, reputable businesses is a huge honour in itself. Whatever the outcome, we are incredibly proud to stand amongst organisations that are making such a positive difference, and we feel privileged to have our own journey and impact recognised.

This achievement belongs to every parent, child, family, volunteer, partner and supporter who has been part of our story.

Thank you for believing in Freedom to Flourish. 💚

Here’s to celebrating how far we’ve come and continuing to grow our impact. 🌱✨

17/07/2026

Mums...we see you, and we've got you 🫶

Please remember that you can't pour from an empty cup...putting yourself first sometimes is necessary.

Our inbox is always open 💖

01/07/2026

Today we were back at the wonderful to deliver our Brain Hacks for Real Life workshops to students in Years 9 & 10. We also welcomed the prospective new Year 7s who were taking part in a transition day, and then delivered our Empowered Parents Transition Workshop to their mums and dads!

Thank you to all staff, students and parents of Sendscope for asking us to be part of your transition day. In a school where every moment matters, we are delighted to be involved!

05/06/2026

Freedom to Flourish CIC- Impact Film 2026

Watching this back as we reflect over the past year, it's hard not to feel emotional. 🥲

We are incredibly grateful to the wonderful families who choose us, return to us, and spread the word. We are building a very special community and it means the world to hear that you enjoy what we do. 🌿

We promise to continue working hard to secure funding, listening to what our communities need from us, building links with other amazing organisations, and creating moments that matter, from cradle to community. ✨️

Thank you to our volunteers and funders,

.runswild .xx for making our projects possible, and to our brilliant partners for collaborating with us.

We can't wait for our second year, and look forward to growing and flourishing with you. 🫶

21/05/2026

Little catch-up with Clare...here's the low-down

🌿Baby Spa Experience- last few spaces left (link in bio)

🌿Wildlings Nature Based Play Sessions- Funded play sessions thanks to (link in bio)

🌿Whats on 4 Kids Awards- a cheeky plug for your vote (link in bio)

🌿And finally....new project alert!! Energetic, sporty, wriggly toddlers and pre-schoolers...we've got you covered! Watch this space 🌟💪⚽️👀🏅

15/05/2026

We really need your help!

We've made it to the final 13 of the Whats On 4 Kids Awards and it's down to a public vote.
If you have a minute could you please vote for us and share to your families and friends so they can vote too?

www.whatson4kids.co.uk/awards (link also in bio)

▪️Most loved charity or not-for-profit community group: Freedom to Flourish CIC

▪️Most loved volunteer: Clare Marsh

Things like this help us with exposure and reach, so it really helps a small business out when we have local support getting behind us.

Thank you so much 🌿

14/05/2026

🛁✨ June Baby Spa Special ✨🛁

Our next Baby Spa session is now live, and it’s one you won’t want to miss! 💐

Join us on Friday 26th June for a beautifully calming baby spa experience, designed to help you slow down, relax, and deepen the bond with your little one.

Step into the peaceful surroundings of the Made to Be Mum Studio, where everything is thoughtfully prepared just for you. You’ll each have your own luxury baby spa setup, including a tub, towel, robe, slippers, comb, mirror, sensory toys and a personalised message board.

Soft lighting, gentle music and subtle aromatherapy scents create the perfect atmosphere to unwind and connect, with sweet themed touches throughout to make the session extra special.

We begin with time to settle in and chat, followed by a calming guided meditation to help you fully relax. Your baby will then enjoy a soothing spa bath with optional oat milk, followed by a gentle full-body massage using 100% organic, cold-pressed sunflower oil, recommended by the International Association of Infant Massage for its nourishing, baby-safe properties. You’ll take your own bottle home afterwards.

Finish by snuggling your baby into a cosy robe, slippers and hair wrap, ready for the most adorable photos using our photo prop seat and themed backdrop, plus a little keepsake craft to take home, a special memory of your time together 💕

🕙 10.30am or 1pm
👶 From birth to pre-crawling

Our last Baby Spa sold out in under 2 hours. Limited spaces available, so booking early is recommended to avoid disappointment.

Click the link in our bio to secure your place 💗✨