Rising Voices, Growing Need: A 112% Surge in Referrals Highlights the Urgent Demand for CPA Support
Rising Voices, The Growing Need:
At PEGS, we exist to support, uplift and advocate for parental figures navigating the deeply complex
and often isolating experience of child-to-parent abuse (CPA). Every parent who reaches out is met
with compassion, understanding and a belief that their voice deserves to be heard. And now, more
voices than ever are reaching out.
Between the 1st and 9th of April 2025, PEGS saw a 112% increase in referrals compared to the same
period in 2024.
This is not just a number. It represents mothers, fathers, carers and guardians who are asking for
help, many for the first time, some after years of silently coping. It shows growing awareness, yes,
but also a clear and urgent demand for more support, more understanding, and more space to be
heard.
We are proud to be a not-for-profit organisation, meaning every penny and every ounce of energy
goes back into supporting the people who need us. But this dramatic rise in referrals brings with it
very real pressures on our small, dedicated team.
We are navigating increasing demand on our one-to-one services, our wellbeing sessions, and our
drop-ins. We’re fielding more requests for training, advice, advocacy, and crisis support than ever
before. And we’re doing all of this while managing limited resources, limited capacity and a
growing waiting list of parents who are desperately looking for support.
We do this work because we care. Because we know what it’s like. Because we’re a lived experience
organisation, and we’ve been where many of these parents are now. But we can’t do it alone.
The rise in referrals is a sign that more families are recognising CPA for what it is: a real, painful and
often misunderstood form of domestic abuse. But unless we can increase our capacity, there’s a risk
that those who reach out may have to wait longer for the support they urgently need.
That’s why we’re calling on our community, supporters, professionals and partners to stand with
us, so we can grow with the need, not fall behind it.
How You Can Help?
Whether you're an individual, a business, a professional or someone who simply believes in our
mission—there are so many ways to get involved:
Make a donation – Every contribution, big or small, makes a tangible difference to our
ability to offer support.
Fundraise for us – From sponsored walks to community coffee mornings, your creativity can
directly fuel our services.
Partner with us – We welcome corporate partnerships, payroll giving schemes, and charity
of the year nominations.
Raise awareness – Share our posts, talk about CPA, and help us break the silence around
child-to-parent abuse.
Volunteer your skills – From admin to social media, or from well-being to events, your time
can go a long way.
Advocate – If you work in a school, healthcare, social care, policing or community setting,
consider our training or signpost parents to our services.
Together, We Can Meet This Moment
This 112% increase is not just a statistic, t’s a message. Parents are speaking out. They are asking
for help. And now, more than ever, PEGS needs to be there to answer that call.
Let’s make sure no parent feels alone.
Let’s make sure every voice is heard.
Let’s grow the support to match the need.
To donate, get involved, or find out more: www.pegsupport.co.uk
Or connect with us on social media @pegs_support
