Family Services Directory

Women's Aid is the national domestic violence charity that helps up to 250,000 women and children every year. If you require an urgent response or need in-depth emotional support, please contact the Freephone 24 hour helpline.

Woodcraft Folk is a unique progressive educational movement for children and young people both girls and boys - designed to develop self-confidence and activity in society, with the aim of building a world based on equality, peace, social justice and co-operation. The junior section caters for…

"As a parent you can make all the difference to your child's communication skills. Helping your child learn to communicate will help them develop good relationships, do well at school and be confident and happy. You can help your child more than anyone else as…

Working Families is the UK's leading work-life balance organisation. Information is available for working parents and carers on their employment rights, Tax Credits and in-work benefits, maternity and paternity leave, flexible working options and maternity discrimination. A section is included for parents of disabled children.

The World Heart Beat Music Academy offers tuition in a number of musical disciplines. They offer bursaries where possible, depending on individual circumstances. Their aim is to bring communities closer through music, offer an excellent standard in teaching and a friendly environment to be in.…

YMCA is the largest provider of housing for the homeless in South West London and last year helped and housed over 500 people, many as young as 16 years old. As well as providing accommodation, they run a number of extra programmes, activities and courses…

Works in many diverse areas: gym and group exercise, night shelter,  hostel, social activities and "inclusive lives".

A drop-in play session for parents aged under 21 years old with a child under the age of 5 years. Lots of opportunities for babies and children to play and meet other children and for parents and carers to meet new people and make friends.…

The PDF directory helps young people around Merton know where to look when they want to make sure they are taking care of their mental health. The directory is produced by Hearts & Minds and Healthwatch Merton and was last updated in February 2020

Providing specialised individual and group support for victims of crime aged 11 to 17 in Merton. Jigsaw4u is a child-centred charity helping children and young people with social and emotional problems put the pieces back together.