ACACIA FAMILY SUPPORT

community grant

Funding enabled over 600 mums with pre and postnatal depression and anxiety to be supported both in their local communities and virtually.

towards three years' running costs of an organisation providing emotional and practical support for new parents affected by pre and post-natal depression and anxiety in Birmingham, West Midlands.

purchase of panels and laptops for a charity supporting women experiencing mental health issues in West Midlands

Jubilee Grant Restricted Project Funding

Preventing the damaging effects of pre and postnatal depression and anxiety from damaging the lives of pregnant mothers and new parents across Birmingham – during Covid-19 and beyond.

Main Grant unrestricted core costs

Preventing the damaging effects of pre and postnatal depression and anxiety from damaging the lives of pregnant mothers and new parents across Birmingham – during Covid-19 and beyond.

This funding will allow the group to continue running its most essential and vital services with the aim to have a long-term positive impact on the mental health and emotional wellbeing of families across the local community who have been affected ....more

This funding will allow the group to continue running its most essential and vital services with the aim to have a long-term positive impact on the mental health and emotional wellbeing of families across the local community who have been affected by pre and postnatal depression and anxiety helping them to recover and progress with their lives.

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public ....more

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public services.2) To ensure essential services are provided to vulnerable people, both in the short and long term through increased community support through the work of charitable organisations."

The funding will be used to provide a range of support to vulnerable and isolated new parents and pregnant mothers with these services also being adapted to Covid-19. The project aims to improve the lives of pregnant and new mothers and families ....more

The funding will be used to provide a range of support to vulnerable and isolated new parents and pregnant mothers with these services also being adapted to Covid-19. The project aims to improve the lives of pregnant and new mothers and families affected by maternal mental health issues particularly pre and postnatal depression and anxiety.

Preventing pre and postnatal depression from damaging the long-term mental health and wellbeing of mothers and their families across Birmingham.

Young Parents Mental Health Project; Early intervention support for vulnerable young mothers (to 24yrs)/families suffering with pre/postnatal depression in Birmingham

Primary Tampon Tax Fund Objective: Improve health and wellbeing Outcomes/how we will meet this objective: Our project will improve the mental health, wellbeing and emotional resilience of young mothers affected by maternal mental health issues. ....more

Primary Tampon Tax Fund Objective: Improve health and wellbeing Outcomes/how we will meet this objective: Our project will improve the mental health, wellbeing and emotional resilience of young mothers affected by maternal mental health issues. Support workers and volunteers will work alongside young mums to help them have an increased knowledge of the signs and triggers that have led to a decline in their mental health and plan how to cope and seek help. They will have an increased awareness of maternal mental health services and feel more optimistic about the support they can offer. Other Tampon Tax Objective: Building skills and confidence Outcomes/how we will meet this objective: Young mums with mental health issues will achieve a sense of learning and personal development via the ongoing support of project staff and volunteers. Project staff will help young mums to have increased confidence in their parenting abilities and an increased awareness of the importance of bonding with their babies, encouraging tuned in parenting. They will feel more optimistic about their future prospects and employment/education/training routes (and childcare options) Other Tampon Tax Objective: Building Social Networks: Outcomes/how we will meet this objective: Project staff and volunteers will have lived experience of maternal mental health/other mental health issues. They are already well placed, trusted and experienced in understanding both the barriers young mums face and how to support them to talk about their mental health, delivering a service that is relevant to young parents Young mums will feel reduced isolation an improved sense of belonging and connectedness from the peer-led nature of the support. They will receive practical and emotional support from a new social support network that understands the issues they face.

To contribute to the running costs of the Young Parents project

Pre and Postnatal Depression Support Services for mothers and their families across Birmingham

towards three years' running costs of a project in Birmingham providing emotional and practical support to mothers affected by pre or post-natal depression

Birmingham based charity seeking to commission an external evaluation of young parents' service illustrating the outcomes, impact and added value their project brings for young parents from school age to 21 across Birmingham.

This is the continuation and development of a project which aims to improve the lives of families affected by antenatal and postnatal depression. The project will be expanded into Northfield, South Birmingham after securing a new centre there, which ....more

This is the continuation and development of a project which aims to improve the lives of families affected by antenatal and postnatal depression. The project will be expanded into Northfield, South Birmingham after securing a new centre there, which will further improve access. Practical and befriending support will also be offered in people’s homes for those who feel unable/not yet ready to access the centre.

ACACIA; Neighbourhoods and communities; Community Chest

This continuation, expansion and development project is based on existing work and pilots completed by the group. Acacia Family Support (AFS) aims to improve the lives of mothers, fathers and families in Birmingham affected by pre and postnatal ....more

This continuation, expansion and development project is based on existing work and pilots completed by the group. Acacia Family Support (AFS) aims to improve the lives of mothers, fathers and families in Birmingham affected by pre and postnatal depression (PND).The project will be delivered by staff and trained volunteers._x000B_

This charity project in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, will use the funding to establish an additional drop-in centre for parents affected by pre or post natal depression. This will provide beneficiaries with access to practical, emotional and ....more

This charity project in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, will use the funding to establish an additional drop-in centre for parents affected by pre or post natal depression. This will provide beneficiaries with access to practical, emotional and mental support and information, enabling them to tackle the issues they face.