Grant to help us support Birmingham women

We have been awarded a grant of £3,700 to help marginalised women in Birmingham - from the Stronger Communities Commonwealth Games Legacy Fund – which is being overseen by Birmingham Voluntary Service Council and Birmingham City Council.

We'll be using the funding to support parents, carers and guardians from the area who are experiencing abusive or violent behaviour from their child (of any age, including adult offspring).

Michelle John, PEGS' founding director, said: “We want to champion these individuals to become more empowered to speak out, and

to share their journeys with others in the community, which in turn can help their peers.

“We want to give them an opportunity to feel supported, heard and encouraged by their community, and to feel safe and included regardless of their experiences.

“Giving the voiceless a voice is incredibly powerful, and this can be achieved by working with them to understand their barriers and decrease the exclusion they may be feeling in their community.”

The aim of the fund is to deliver activities that support women who are struggling to integrate and be fully engaged in their local communities; that address barriers to participation for women who are digitally excluded; and that provide them with a platform to strengthen their English-speaking skills in a safe setting.

PEGS will use the grant to deliver virtual drop-in sessions and peer support opportunities for those within the identified marginalised groups who are experiencing CPA, which is thought to impact in excess of 3% of UK households.

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Allen Lane Foundation Supports New Workshop Lead Role to Expand Support for Parents

By PEGS Admin • March 18, 2026

We are thrilled to announce that the Allen Lane Foundation has generously funded a new Workshop Lead role to coordinate and deliver online workshops for parents and carers affected by Child-to-Parent Abuse (CPA) over the next 12 months. Parents and carers affected by CPA are often isolated, unsupported, and unsure where to turn. Our 2024 survey shows that 96% of parents feel isolated, 94% stressed, 92% scared, and 100% report an impact on emotional wellbeing. Over 70% have had to reduce or leave work. With demand for support rising to over 450 referrals per month and a 116% increase in November 2025 there is an urgent need for structured, accessible help. Expanding Online Workshops and 1:1 Support The new Workshop Lead will deliver a weekly online workshop for up to 15 participants, covering practical and emotional wellbeing topics such as stress management, goal-setting, and specialist techniques like Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). Alongside the weekly sessions, the project will also run: Bi-monthly two-part specialist workshops Monthly wellbeing workshops By taking the lead on workshop delivery, the Workshop Lead will free up our practitioner team to provide more personalised one-to-one support to high-risk parents, reaching an additional estimated 50 parents in need. Over 12 months, we anticipate that over 200 parents will benefit directly from group workshops, gaining tools to manage risk, improve emotional wellbeing, reduce stress, and build confidence. The workshops will also create a safe space for peer connection, helping to reduce isolation and foster resilience. Measuring Impact We will track success through attendance figures, participant feedback, and pre- and post-workshop surveys to capture changes in confidence, coping strategies, and wellbeing. Practitioners will also monitor the effect of increased one-to-one support to ensure parents feel safer, supported, and better able to manage their situation. Michelle John, our founding director, says: "Allen Lane Foundation’s continued support enables us to reach more parents and provide the practical guidance and personal support they urgently need. This Workshop Lead role will make a real difference, helping parents feel safer, more confident, and connected, while allowing our practitioners to provide targeted one-to-one support where it’s needed most." We are incredibly grateful to the Allen Lane Foundation for their ongoing belief in our work. This funding allows us to expand our online support, reach more parents, and provide both group and personalised assistance for those affected by CPA.