Meet Claire & Matthew: 16 years on

Meet Claire & Matthew: 16 years on

In 2009, Claire and Matthew arrived at Tessa Baring House (then Number 46) with their two young sons, Alfie (18 months) and Harry (3 months). Both had faced significant challenges, Claire had experienced domestic violence in her previous relationship, leading to her...
Meet Wayne: Caring Dads participant

Meet Wayne: Caring Dads participant

When Wayne was referred to the Caring Dads programme, he was at crisis point. Struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, grieving the recent loss of his mother and facing the repercussions of domestic violence within the home. His two young children were placed in...
Meet Leanne: Our Youngest Mum

Meet Leanne: Our Youngest Mum

At 14 years old, Leanne* found out she was pregnant.  “I felt blank. Probably in denial,” she said. While she wasn’t worried about what others would think, she felt sad for her unborn daughter, knowing the father didn’t want to be involved. “I started thinking about...

The Big Give Christmas Challenge

Double your donation! We’re thrilled to share that St Michael’s Fellowship has been selected to take part in The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025! Between the 2nd – 9th December, every donation through the campaign will be doubled, helping us to continue...

New CEO – Welcome Oretha

I am honoured to step into the role of CEO at St. Michael’s Fellowship, an organisation with a rich history of standing alongside families, advocating for children’s safety, and challenging systemic barriers that impact their lives. As a previous long-standing...

Sue’s Retirement Announcement

After 36 years as Director and 51 years at St Michael’s Fellowship, Sue Pettigrew is retiring at the end of March 2025. “It has been an honour to lead this organisation, and I want to express my gratitude for the support you’ve provided throughout the years....