Dear Friends,
With a new financial year just started, we are as always wondering what the next 12 months will bring. The price rises which came into effect on 1 April across many household bills are already causing further problems for some of our families, and the impact on our own finances of Government changes to Employers’ National Insurance is also being felt. Whilst we always remain positive, we know that juggling the increased need for our work and the more challenging funding situation will be difficult. So having your support in prayer, through practical efforts and personal donations means so much to us.
We are delighted that two new members of our team are now officially with us. Tina Puttick is our new family support practitioner for Hastings, and Hannah Rothwell is our new Digital Fundraising and Communications Executive. We hope that they enjoy a long and happy time with us.
As many of you will know, the long-term nature of our support is what sets us apart from other organisations. We have worked with some of our clients for many years, and often families are referred to us in their early days of parenthood. This week we received a lovely message from a mum who came to us when her child was a small baby. The family is still being supported by us, and that child is now starting primary school in September. Things are getting slowly better for them, but it has taken years to make progress. This is what she said:
“You are amazing. Truly the ray of light I needed in the dark days of early motherhood, and then so much more.”
There is still time to join us on our Cuckmere Pilgrim Path sponsored walk on Thursday 15th May. If you would like more information then please be in touch with Jason in the fundraising team by email jason@familysupportwork.org.uk or phone 01273 041401.
Nikki Kerr, FSW Director of Fundraising and Marketing
Office tel: 01273 832963
Website: https://www.familysupportwork.org/