Below is a list of organisations in Derby and across the UK that offer valuable resources and assistance in supporting children and family wellbeing. 

Local Organisations in Derby:

1. Derby Family Hubs

   • Overview: Derby's Family Hubs offer a range of activities, sessions, advice, and support for families and young people aged from 0-19 years. They aim to help families find the right support at the right time.
   • Website: Derby Family Hub

2. Lots for Tots Derbyshire

   • Overview: Lots for Tots Derbyshire is a comprehensive guide designed to help families with children under five thrive. It provides information on activities, events, and resources tailored for young families in the Derbyshire area.
   • Website: Lots for Tots Derbyshire

3. Derby Direction and Derby City Inclusion Partnership

   • Overview: Provides early intervention and support to vulnerable parents, helping them develop essential skills.
   • Website: Derby Direction

4. Derby City Life Links

   • Overview: Offers support to families seeking foster care, temporary care, day care, and short-term placements for children, including those in crisis situations.
   • Website: Derby City Life Links

5. Umbrella

   • Overview: Supports children and young adults up to age 30 with additional needs, including physical, sensory, learning, and behavioural disabilities.
   • Website: Umbrella

6. Compass Changing Lives

   • Overview: Provides free and confidential support to children and young people with mild to moderate emotional health and wellbeing needs in Derby and Derbyshire.
   • Website: Compass Changing Lives

7. Derbyshire County Council – Children and Family Services

   • Overview: Offers support to children, young people, and families in Derbyshire, providing assistance during demanding or stressful times.
   • Website: Derbyshire County Council - Children and family services

National Organisations in the UK:

1. Family Rights Group

   • Overview: Works with parents whose children are in need, at risk, or in the care system, providing advice about their rights and options.
   • Website: Family Rights Group

2. Family Action

   • Overview: Supports families at every age and stage of life, offering practical help to ensure children are safe and thrive.
   • Website: Family Action

3. Barnardo's

   • Overview: Helps children and young people feel safer, happier, healthier, and more hopeful, providing support and a sense of belonging.
   • Website: Barnardo's

4. NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children)

   • Overview: As the leading children's charity, NSPCC works to prevent abuse and help those affected to recover.
   • Website: NSPCC

5. Action for Children

   • Overview: Works in communities to offer practical and caring support to children and families, ensuring children have a safe and happy childhood.
   • Website: Action for Children

6. National Children's Bureau (NCB)

   • Overview: Works to ensure children in the UK get the support they need to grow up safe and happy, addressing issues affecting their lives.
   • Website: National Children's Bureau

7. YoungMinds

   • Overview: Provides advice about mental health and behaviour problems in children and young people, offering a parents' helpline for support.
   • Website: YoungMinds