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Sammie’s Story: finding the right SEND support

At Family Action we believe that family is a doing word – something that can demand so much of us…

What being a single mum looks like for me

Mother’s Day presents a valuable opportunity to recognise the amazing women who nurture us throughout our lives.  But sometimes we can…

Being my grandson’s Special Guardian

Family Action is committed to supporting all families, and we don’t believe there is any “normal” family situation.  Retirement is…
Christmas food banks, FOOD clubs, Make theirs Magic

Lauren’s story: FOOD Club volunteers saved our Christmas!

How would you respond if your freezer broke down just before Christmas with no time to get it fixed? That’s…
Family Action Young Carer gets Christmas present from Toy Appeal

Clare’s story: Toy Appeal gifted my daughter the recognition she deserves

Our Toy Appeal is hugely important for the families we support, but often it’s just one piece of a complex…

Vicky’s story: how my community connects though food

Christmas is just around the corner and many of us are feeling the squeeze right now. Our FOOD clubs are…

Thomas takes steps to make this Christmas more magic

Thomas Shepherd, aged 11 from March in Cambridgeshire, is walking 10,000 steps a day in November, to raise money for…
FOOD clubs, Christmas Toy appeal, Family Action Donate

How FOOD clubs and the Toy Appeal made our Christmas

Our Toy Appeal isn’t just about the gifts people are given – it also helps to let those who receive…

How the Toy Appeal brought magic into our home

When we speak of the gifts given by our Toy Appeal we, of course, mean dolls and bikes and every…