PEGS Turns 6 - Come and Celebrate With Us

PEGS Turns 6 - Come and Celebrate With Us!

This March, PEGS turns six!

PEGS began as a conversation rooted in lived experience and difficult conversations about Child to Parent Abuse that weren’t happening enough. Over time, that conversation grew into something bigger: a national organisation supporting parents and carers affected by CPA, advocating for change, and helping shape how CPA is understood and responded to across the UK.

But at its heart, PEGS has always been about people. About parents and carers whose experiences were often minimised, misunderstood or overlooked.

Over the past six years, we have listened carefully to parents’ stories - many shared at a time when they felt unheard or blamed. Those voices have shaped everything we do and will continue doing so. They’ve informed our work with professionals, our contribution to research, and our efforts to influence policy and practice around CPA.

We’ve worked alongside services, partners, and practitioners to improve recognition of CPA, while continuing to centre parents’ voices and hold space for the complexity that exists within families.

Again and again, what parents have shown us is how hidden Child to Parent Abuse can be. How long families can experience this form of abuse before being believed.

As we look ahead, our focus remains clear. We will continue to break the silence around CPA. We will keep pushing for better understanding and responses. We will keep working to support families earlier. We will continue building safer spaces where parental figures feel heard.

To mark six years of PEGS, we’re inviting you to join us for a free online event this March!

During the event, we’ll:

Look back on our journey over the past six years
Share key learning and reflections from our work
Talk about what’s next for PEGS and for the families we support
Introduce members of the PEGS team and some of our lovely guests

This is a chance to reflect, connect, and to celebrate how far things have come together.

Whether you’re a parent, carer or guardian, a professional supporting families, someone who has attended our training or conferences in the past, part of an organisation we’ve worked alongside, or simply someone who wants to support our work around Child to Parent Abuse, you are very welcome.

Event details:
Monday 23rd March
10:00am
Online | Free to attend

You can register by clicking here:

Reaching six years feels like an important milestone not just for PEGS, but for everyone who has trusted us with their experiences over the years. The team at PEGS say thank you - we look would love you to be part of this special celebration with us.

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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.