Hourglass’ OATH aims to reduce abuse towards older people

Today we wanted to highlight a fantastic campaign being led by the charity Hourglass.

The organisation – which aims to end abuse towards older people – recently launched OATH.

The Older Age Tomorrow’s Hope (OATH) campaign is their bid to make society safer by eradicating this type of abuse before 2050.

Currently more than 2.5million older people experience abuse, harm, neglect or exploitation every year. The charity wants to highlight that the voices of this portion of society are rarely heard, despite them being victims of the same forms of abuse as all other age groups.

Everyone is encouraged to join the OATH campaign. By signing, they agree to:

Create change by supporting calls for services and strategies which focus on creating a safer ageing society.
Ensure parity by supporting investment in specialist services focusing on education, prevention and recovery specifically for older people.
Provide the rationale by promoting research and evidence which underpins decision-making around legislation and policy development.
Influence and build consensus by promoting OATH and sharing key messages.
Become a community champion by highlighting the need for a safer ageing society and inter-generational understanding and support.

Why sign up to OATH? In Hourglass’ words: “Because we need to create a Safer Ageing Society, where we can all grow old safely, without fear of abuse. Safer ageing should no longer be a hope, it should be a promise.”

PEGS has, of course, already signed up and we’d encourage you all – as individuals and organisations – to take the OATH and join the campaign to make society safer for older people.

Speaking when we signed up, our founder Michelle John said: “PEGS is delighted to share the news that we have signed Hourglass’ OATH, voicing both our support and commitment to end the abuse and neglect of older people. PEGS is proud to be standing alongside Hourglass and raising awareness of their campaign to create a safer ageing society.”

If you’d like to find out more about Hourglass, and sign up to the OATH, then head to their website for more information.

And if you’d like to hear from Hourglass CEO Richard Robinson, he’s speaking at our CPA International Conference on October 14th alongside a host of other experts. You can get your ticket for the virtual conference at www.pegsevents.co.uk.

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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.