Ways we help

Friends of the Family provides unique support to families and children aged 0-13 years who are experiencing difficulties and are at a low ebb.

We offer our services within Winchester and its surrounding villages, through a number of areas of work.

A group offering mums and their young children a twice-weekly professional support service in a safe and nurturing environment

Trained volunteers provide weekly, non-judgmental support and friendship to children aged between 5 and 13 and their families

A one-to-one counselling support service for men offering reassurance to those who are struggling with their role as a parent

Weekly counselling sessions offering complementary support and guidance to parents who are engaged with our other services

If any of our services could help you and your family, please get in touch with us

Learn more about the unique benefits of referring a family to our services

We constantly evaluate our services to ensure that we are meeting the needs of local families. Read about the results here.

Your involvement will make a positive difference to a local child’s life and family. Why not support our work by volunteering or donating?

“I wish I had known about Friends of the Family before. Their support has really helped me; and as a family we are coping much better.”

Ali, 5s to 13s mum
“Out of all the groups that have been involved with my family, Friends of the Family has been the most supportive.”

Charlotte, Mums and young children

Seventy-two families were supported during 2019. Of these:

dads supported

mums supported

children helped