News from Family Gateway
We’re Hiring!
We currently have vacancies for Family Entrepreneurs to support our growing portfolio of programmes that work with families, children and young people. As a Family Entrepreneurs you will be required to provide support to families who are experiencing a range of issues...
Homeless and seeking asylum to starting nursing: how we helped a mum turn her life around
After being referred to us by a housing officer, we made contact with a family who were living in a homeless unit. They were waiting for their fifth home since arriving in England. Their three children were on Social Services’ Child in Need plan, which meant there was...
Pregnant and preparing: how our FEs helped a Mum find stability
Our new project, funded by the Masonic Foundation, was a perfect fit for her needs and she was hugely relieved to be able to get help and have someone really listen to her and her family.
Can you take on our summer challenge?
Do you think you and your family could run, walk or cycle a shared 13.1 miles (a half marathon!) over the summer holidays? Find out how to take part here: 13.1 challenge - How to take part For your 13.1 miles Summer Family Challenge fundraising pack, email...
Are you feeling a bit crafty? Can you help make homemade face masks for Family Gateway?
About our charity Whilst coronavirus has impacted many people, vulnerable families and children have felt the impact more than most. Especially those with already complex issues like un-employments, financial distress, addiction, domestic abuse and poor health and...
Face Masks, Indie Music and Pies: A Typical Week in Fundraising
Did you know it's #smallcharityweek 15-20th June? With this in mind we thought we’d share an insight into the world of fundraising and how vital community and corporate fundraising is to small charities, in particular Family Gateway. Here’s Vicki Stone, our...
Emotional time-bomb: poverty, furlough and family tensions
When a family has a range of complex issues and challenging circumstances that are all interlinked, the road to recovery and resilience can be long and difficult - especially if you are untrusting of services and agencies and scared to ask for help. Add to that a...
When Coronavirus Hits: Vulnerable Families are not Coping
Before coronavirus Maisie*’s life with a violent child was already incredibly difficult… with lockdown enforced, it’s unbearable. *All names, ages, locations and dates in this case study have been changed for anonymity.
Coronavirus Update – w/c April 27th, 2020
We’re committed to continuing to support those that are most vulnerable using our Barefoot Professional model, and we are adapting our approach to make sure that those who need us most are fully supported, whatever their needs.
Case Study: Helping a Suicidal Young Carer
When Josh* was only 10, he found his dad dead on the sofa after a drug overdose. He became suicidal and began self-harming. We started helping him and his mam when he was 15, after they were referred into our service. He was a young carer for his disabled, ex-heroin...