by Subia | Jan 15, 2026 | Blog, Case Study, Parents Village
Overview Parent Village is a weekly, welcoming space for parents and carers with babies and young children. It brings families together at a time when many feel isolated, overwhelmed or unsure where to turn. Through gentle facilitation, trusted partnerships and peer...
by Subia | Jan 15, 2026 | Announcements, Fundraising, News, Parents Village
Subia Azmat, Parent Village Manager In November, we were facing one of the hardest moments since Parent Village began. We’ve had bumps along the way but this was a major crunch point. Funding had run out, we were drawing on our small reserves to keep the service...
by Subia | Nov 4, 2025 | Blog, Chatty Corner, Community Cafe, Fundraising, Newsletter, Parents Village, Uncategorized
Spread the cheer The festive season is often described as the most wonderful time of the year, full of lights, laughter and togetherness. Yet, for many people, it can also be a time of loneliness, financial pressure or cultural disconnection. At Educafe, we believe...
by Patricia | Oct 14, 2025 | Blog, Case Study, Chatty Corner, Community Cafe, Parents Village, Volunteer News, Welcome, Wellbeing
findings from OUR volunteer survey show the power of giving time to your community At Educafe, volunteers are not just part of what we do, they are the very heart of it. Every conversation held, every welcome extended, every smile shared is made possible through the...
by Subia | Jul 10, 2025 | Case Study, Fundraising, News, Newsletter, Parents Village
At Parent Village, we believe that it takes a village to raise a child. In these precious, exhausting and sometimes isolating early years, every parent deserves to feel supported, connected and understood. Parent Village is a thriving local community to support...
by Janine | Jun 30, 2025 | Announcements, Blog, Case Study, News, Newsletter, Parents Village, Welcome
Dr. Wenjin Dai, Senior Lecturer in Leadership, The Open University www.linkedin.com/in/wenjin-dai In the spring of 2022, during my first maternity leave, I found myself navigating the early days of motherhood in a world still reeling from the impact of the COVID-19...