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Make Theirs Magic 2022

Our services, Real stories

A Peterborough Preschool Nativity Play

Adorable angels, dynamic donkeys and super singing stars: we document our Peterborough services’ 2022 community Nativity show.   Hundreds braved sub-zero…
Real stories

Robina’s story: how a Family Action Grant gave me safety and stability

Hopefully most people reading these words will do so in an environment where they feel safe; where they are respected…
Our services, Real stories

Elliot’s story: how a Family Action grant eased life’s stresses during a challenging time

If the events of recent years have taught us anything it’s that life is unpredictable and can bring its share…
Our services, Real stories, Volunteering

Dianne’s story: how my volunteering is making a real difference

Family Support Volunteer Dianne shares what she finds so rewarding about helping families through struggling times. Our volunteers have one…
Parenting tips

Easy Christmas crafting ideas for your family

With our partner Fisher-Price™ Play Lab, we have been looking at how play and spending time together can help with…
Parenting tips

Baby Sensory Activities at Christmas with Fisher-Price™ Play Lab

Through our partnership with Fisher-Price™ Play Lab we have been sharing how different types of play helps early years child…
Real stories

Janet’s Story: how the Toy Appeal helped my family

This Christmas will be the toughest some of us will have ever known. Here parent Janet explains why Family Action’s…
Our services, Real stories

Kayleigh’s story: how the Toy Appeal helped my son

There is no “typical” family that receives assistance from our Toy Appeal and, as this story by Kayleigh shows, there…
News

Why magic is needed this Christmas more than ever

As we launch our annual Make Theirs Magic Christmas campaign, we share our new research and outline how we’re supporting…
Parenting tips

11 helpful ways to manage your cost of living

Our FamilyLine service share top tips intended to ease the burden of the increased cost of living. FamilyLine staff speak…
Our services

How the cost of living crisis is impacting families

With the current cost of living crisis following hot on the heels of the COVID pandemic, many families are struggling…
Our services, Real stories

Kayla’s story: finding my voice as a Young Carer

Kayla is an 11-year old young carer living in London with her mum and brother. She helps look after her…
Our services, Real stories

The forgotten voices of birth families

Our PAC-UK adoption support service is the largest independent agency in the country and supports all those impacted by adoption.…
Our services, Real stories

Emma’s story: Getting the emotional support I needed

Our Children’s Centres are vital to the communities they serve, offering a friendly space where families can raise their concerns…
News

How we’re helping families thrive in an uncertain time

Our new impact report outlines how both our charity and the people we support have adapted to uncertain times.   In…