Each year we carry out an evaluation on all aspects of our work. This helps us to plan for the following year. Parents are regularly consulted on what they would like to see developed as well as how satisfied they have been with current activities. We also use data from the London Borough of Islington’s Annual Review.

Who We Supported

In 2025/26, we engaged 755 parents, with 281 attending four or more sessions, demonstrating sustained engagement.

These are some of the issues that effect our parents:

·         80% unemployed and 80% receiving benefits

·         55% lone parents

·         46% parents with a disability or long-term condition

·         46% have children with SEND

·         44% speak English as an additional language

·         22% Have experienced domestic abuse

This highlights our strong reach into families experiencing poverty, isolation, and complex barriers.

What We Delivered - We delivered a wide range of support across three key areas:

·         Wellbeing support: group sessions, peer support, and events

·         Finance, Skills and employment support: 1:1, volunteering, training and employment support

·         Family and parenting support: SEND programmes, 1:1 support, and Action Learning

Key outputs include:

·         7 wellbeing sessions + 2 larger wellbeing events

·         77 volunteering opportunities

·         4 in-house training programmes developed

·         114 hardship grants + 50 food vouchers

·         948 cost-of-living enquiries supported

·         25 SEND Action Learning sessions reaching 66 parents

·         63 parents engaged through outreach, with 17 accessing further support

Outcomes and Impact - Our work continues to deliver strong and consistent outcomes across all areas:

Wellbeing

·         91% received the support they needed

·         96% said support improved their situation

·         Increased confidence, reduced isolation, and stronger peer connections

Financial Stability including Employment Support

·         85% received practical support to address immediate needs

·         Parents better able to manage cost-of-living pressures and access services

·         90% gained skills for work

Parenting and Family Relationships

·         75% learnt about local services

·         78% felt more prepared to access support

·         Improved confidence in navigating SEND systems and supporting children

Across group programmes:

·         Up to 100% reported improved mental wellbeing and connection

·         100% developed skills to support their child’s learning

·         100% would recommend TPH to a friend

What Makes Our Approach Effective

·         User-led and responsive: shaped by parent feedback and lived experience

·         Holistic support: combining emotional, practical, and skills-based support

·         Peer-led models: building trust, confidence, and community connection

·         Long-term engagement: supporting sustained change, not just crisis response

Key Achievements

·         Development of in-house training programmes supporting progression into volunteering and employment

·         Launch of SEND Buddies, building peer support for SEND families

·         Progress towards a Parent Steering Group, strengthening parent voice in decision-making

·         New partnerships, including Safe Arbour, enhancing specialist support around Domestic Abuse.

Looking Ahead - We will continue to:

·         Expand wellbeing and peer support provision

·         Strengthen support for parents experiencing domestic abuse

·         Develop training pathways, including new courses

·         Deliver community events addressing cost-of-living needs

·         Build partnerships to enhance services for families, particularly those with young children