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Join the PEGS 50km Challenge: Step Forward to Support Families Facing Child-to-Parent Abuse

At PEGS, our mission is to support parents, carers, and guardians experiencing Child-to-Parent Abuse (CPA). This often-overlooked issue affects numerous families, leading to feelings of isolation and helplessness. To continue providing essential services, we invite you to participate in our 50km Walk or Run Challenge during the month of March

Child-to-Parent Abuse occurs when a child exhibits abusive behaviours towards a parental figure. This abuse can be physical, verbal, economic, digital, coercive, or even sexual. It's estimated to occur in at least 3% of UK homes, though the actual figure may be higher. CPA is distinct from typical challenging behaviour, as it instils fear, forces lifestyle changes, and profoundly impacts families.

We encourage individuals and teams to commit to walking or running a total of 50km. You can choose to complete this distance in one go or spread it over multiple sessions, making it accessible to participants of all fitness levels. This challenge not only promotes physical well-being but also fosters community spirit and solidarity with families affected by CPA.

Your involvement directly supports our initiatives:

£15 Raised: Sponsors a parent to have an initial call with one of our team members.
£75 raised, this will sponsor 15 parents to attend our bespoke Bounce Back , Step Forward 2 part workshop
£115 raised, this will sponsor a parent to work on a 1-1 basis with a practitioner for 6 weeks
£215 raised, this will sponsor a cohort of 15 parents to access our EPIC programme - a bespoke 6-week programme
504 raised, this will pay for the team to deliver 7 x weekday daily practitioner led sessions in one month. We have over 100 parents attend these sessions every month currently

How to Get Involved

1. Sign Up: Visit our GoodHub page to register for the challenge. app.goodhub.com

2. Fundraise: Share your participation with friends, family, and colleagues to gather support and donations.

3. Complete the Challenge: Track your progress and share updates to inspire others.

If participating in the challenge isn't feasible, you can still make a significant impact:

Donate: Contribute directly through our GoodHub page.
Spread Awareness: Share information about CPA and our fundraising event on social media and within your networks.

By taking part in the 50km Walk or Run Challenge, you're not just covering distance—you're bridging the gap between isolation and support for many families. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that no parent feels alone in their journey.

For more information, to register, or to donate, please visit our GoodHub page here

Let's step forward together for a cause that truly matters.

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Founding Director, Michelle, has been awarded an MBE in the Kings Birthday Honours for Family Support and Advocacy.

By PEGS Admin • June 15, 2026

Child to Parent Abuse organisation founder awarded MBE The founder of a social enterprise which has supported thousands of parents impacted by abusive behaviours from their children has been awarded an MBE. Michelle John, originally from Pembrokeshire in Wales but now based in Shropshire, was among the names announced for the prestigious accolade in the King’s Birthday Honours List this year. In 2020, Michelle set up not-for-profit organisation PEGS with the aim of supporting parents and carers, training professionals, influencing local and national policy, and raising awareness of Child to Parent Abuse – which is thought to affect up to one in ten households in the UK. Since then, she has grown a team of experts who have trained police, social workers, teachers and many other professionals to better recognise the signs of CPA, support parents, and signpost to specialist organisations. In addition, Michelle set up a range of parent-focused initiatives including daily practitioner-led online sessions, a Facebook peer support group which now has 3,300 members, and one-to-one offerings for those at highest risk. PEGS launched a CPA Covenant for employers in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions, only the fourth such covenant to be backed by the Government, and Michelle has advised everyone from the Home Office to Channel 4 and the BBC on CPA – the latter for storyline on Hollyoaks and EastEnders. Her work has seen CPA covered by journalists across television news programmes, national newspapers and magazine, and regional press and radio, and she’s received numerous awards both in the UK and internationally. Michelle, whose MBE was awarded for Family Support and Advocacy, said: “This honour is also shared with the parents who have trusted me along the way: they drive me, inspire me and I will always stand with them. “I feel proud, privileged and very grateful – and I’d like to thank everyone who has supported me and PEGS along the way. There is much more to come for PEGS, and we will continue to work every day for the parents and carers who have been or continue to be impacted by CPA. “There is so much to reflect on from the journey of the last six years, and there have been many highlights and challenges along the way. I am sure there will be many more in the future – although being told I’d received an MBE will always remain a truly incredible moment that I’ll remember forever!” For more information about us, visit www.pegsupport.co.uk or search for 'PEGS' on social media!