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It’s been another amazing month for our volunteers and staff, who are continuing to work hard to support children and families throughout the East of England. Let’s take a quick look at what everyone has been up to and what we’ve got coming up. Our Voices Easter Drop In session A core part of our…

Spring is here and there’s plenty to look forward to here at Ormiston Families. March saw us working hard to raise awareness of our services and generate much-needed funds to support those in need. Here’s a round-up of what has been going on. Improving family ties in prison thanks to Dylan’s story – March 10…

After completing a full term as a Trustee, and ensuring the Board has selected his successor, Ormiston Families’ Chair Robert Parkinson has now stepped down from the position to pursue fresh challenges. At his final Board meeting , Robert praised staff across the organisation for their professionalism and compassionate commitment to delivering services to so…

Ormiston Families is honoured to be a finalist for the prestigious Children and Young People Now Awards in the Charity Award category. Members of the Ormiston Families team attended a glitzy ceremony on Thursday, November 24, for the awards, considered the gold standard for everyone working with children, young people and families. Now in their…

The man in charge of inspecting the UK’s prisons delivered an eye-opening talk on their current state at Ormiston Families’ annual lecture. Charlie Taylor, HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, shared anecdotes and images from some of Britain’s prisons at a talk for Ormiston Families’ annual lecture at Murray Edwards College in Cambridge on Monday, November…

On 9th October, a team of 35 brave runners took on The Whole Hog, a 5-mile muddy obstacle course, raising over £3,200 for Ormiston Families in the process. The team, made up of loyal supporters, some Ormiston Families staff and staff of corporate partners Seven Resourcing, crawled under cargo nets and through tunnels, climbed over…

Gardener, author and broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh MBE shared a poignant reflection and some amusing personal anecdotes of a longtime association with the late Queen at an exclusive Ormiston Families fundraising lunch. The popular television personality and bestselling novelist was Ormiston Families’ guest for a sell-out occasion which took place in Framsden Hall Barn, part of…

It is with the greatest of sympathy and sadness, that Ormiston Families acknowledges the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Throughout her 70 year reign, The Queen has been an unwavering supporter of so many charities and causes, such as ours. In particular, she has shown great appreciation for the work of organisations whose…

For three consecutive Saturdays throughout the summer holidays, the Ormiston Families’ #WeWill team took over school fields across Great Yarmouth to deliver its Summer Fun Days, for families and youngsters in the region. Holly Dowsing, Ormiston Families’ #WeWill Programme Coordinator, outlines the huge success of these events below! Wellbeing Ambassadors felt strongly that such events…

When Katie’s* dad was arrested at home, she was there to witness everything. The battering ram breaking down the front door and a team of armed police officers and dogs entering the house, frantically spreading into each room. Katie and her younger siblings cowered in the corner, petrified by the avalanche of shouting and movement.…