About Us
Peer led, compassionate and connected approach to being in a single parent family.
Single Parents Wellbeing is run by single parents for single parent families.
Peer led, compassionate and connected approach to being in a single parent household, improving the mental wellbeing of single parent families.
Being part of a single parent household, the challenges are unique, diverse, and often emotionally charged. At Single Parents Wellbeing (SPW), we prioritise a compassionate and positive approach to support these unique challenges of single-parent living.
Our Approach
1. Peer Led and Coproduced
2. Proactive, Creative, Solution Building
3. Power of Network and Lived Experience
Our Mission
Our mission at Single Parents Wellbeing is to empower single parent families by providing a supportive, peer-led community that enhances mental wellbeing, nurtures connections, and combats social isolation, enabling families to thrive together.
Our Vision
Our vision at Single Parents Wellbeing is to empower single parents to thrive emotionally and socially in a connected community.
What We Do
Employment and Volunteering Opportunities:
We are committed to breaking down barriers. By actively employing single parents and engaging volunteers from within our community, we provide meaningful opportunities for growth, fostering a sense of purpose and belonging.
Events, Socials, and Workshops:
Creating a safe and connected community is at the core of what we do. Through peer led events, socials, and workshops, we aim to reduce isolation and loneliness, building a single-parent family community that supports and uplifts each other.
Self-Development:
We recognise that a single parent's journey is complex. Our commitment to self-development involves offering empowering advice, holistic services, and opportunities to build skills, ensuring that single parents can continually grow and elevate themselves.
Campaigning:
Advocacy and representation is vital in challenging stereotypes and promoting understanding. We empower single-parent families to have a voice, raising awareness and busting stigmas surrounding single parenthood.
Online Presence:
Recognising the importance of staying connected, we extend our support online, reaching single parents across Wales. Our online resources provide valuable support and information to those who may not have easy access to in-person services.
Our Culture
1. Compassion:
We prioritise kindness and thoughtfulness, treating everyone with respect and appreciation for their unique perspectives.
2. Collaboration:
Transparency is key to collaborating openly, sharing successes and challenges in our mission to improve wellbeing for single parent households. We are peer led and coproduced.
3. Can-Do Attitude:
We believe in the power of focus and achievement, striving to create a lasting positive impact on wellbeing in our community.. We believe that anything is possible.
4. Courage:
Forward-thinking and innovative, we courageously do things differently ,encouraging an environment where openness and expression are valued.
5. Curiosity and Creativity:
We encourage curiosity and creativity as we explore new ways to support and uplift single parents, recognising that innovation is essential in addressing the evolving needs of our community.
Meet the Team
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Anna Boggiani-Lloyd
University Placement- Mental Health Manifesto
“I support the children's volunteer group (C4C) on a Monday night.”
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Rachel Brydon
Volunteer Director
“I support SPW with strategy, funding and planning.”
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Nicole Burchett
Project and Development Manager- Mental Health Manifesto
“I manage the young person’s project and have experience in research.”
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Rachel Cule
Volunteer Director
Volunteer and Engagement Manager- Thrive
“I manage the the Volunteers and I love what I do building connections with people and partners.”
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Julie Green
Diversity and Engagement Manager- Mental Health Manifesto
“I engage and run events on the young person’s project, inputting and advising on Diversity and Inclusion.”
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Sharon Harvey-Lewis image
Young Person’s Events and Engagement Officer- Mental Health Manifesto
“I plan and facilitate events for young people aged 10+, with a focus on the Newport area, as part of the young person's project.”
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Amy Holland
Volunteer CEO
Project Manager and Development Lead
“I oversee all of the projects, managing them, feeding back to funders and partners. Plus develop further projects.”
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Jessica Hope
University Placement - Mental Health Manifesto
“I work on the young person's project to help plan and run events. I am also involved in the research and evaluation of these events.”
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Sarah Ross
Project Administrator
“I oversee all of the admin for the team.”
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Talia Burns
Young Person’s Volunteer Manager- Mental Health Manifesto
“I manage the young people volunteers called champions 4 change and oversee student placements.”
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Kellie Vvind
Young Person’s Events and Engagement Officer- Mental Health Manifesto
“I plan and facilitate events for young people aged 10+, with a focus on the Swansea area, as part of the young person's project.”
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Harriet White
Young Person’s Volunteer Manager Mental Health Manifesto
Harriet is currently on maternity leave.
Meet Our Volunteer Advisory Group
Who are all single parents and feed into everything from policies, safeguarding, events, fundraising, events and membership.
Get in Touch if you’re interested in joining the Advisory Group.
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Rachel Allen
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Chris Evans
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Sophia Mico