Promotions and a New Director for PEGS

Promotions and a new director for PEGS

PEGS is absolutely thrilled to share the wonderful news of promotions and a new Director who joins the PEGS team.

Chloe steps into her post today as admin manager and will be leading the admin team with all thing’s referral, workshops and PEGS enquiry related. Chloe will also be joining Michelle our Founding Director and Sophia our Lead practitioner, at events online and in person – so do introduce yourselves if you see her about.

Chloe has been with PEGS for almost a year and has previously spent her time responding to referrals and requests for support from parents and professionals. Chloe has excelled in her role and we are delighted to see her move into a managerial position.

Sophia celebrated her first year with PEGS earlier this month and has been in her new role as lead practitioner since the start of the year. Sophia is leading the practitioner team, supporting them with delivering our various services, workshops and programmes. Sophia also supports the team with their emotional wellbeing and still manages her own case load. You will find Sophia out and about at events, conferences and talks on behalf of PEGS and she would love to meet you, so do say hello if you see her.

Finally, Emma Thomas joins the Director team. Emma is not new to PEGS; she has been actively involved as our finance manager since 2021 and having Emma join us as a director has been a natural progression and one, we are excited about.

Emma brings with her a wealth of experience working within finance in multiple sectors and sizes of organisation. She believes in a straightforward approach to finance, ensuring that all stakeholders are clear on the financial position of their organisation.

Congratulations to Chloe, Sophia and Emma.

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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.