Bringing hope to children and families through Spurgeons Connect

Across our communities, families are facing increasing pressures. From emotional wellbeing challenges to financial strain and social isolation. Spurgeons Connect was created to respond to these realities with compassion, collaboration, and hope. By bringing together local organisations, churches, schools, and community groups, we’re building a stronger, more connected network of early help that families can access when they need it most.

At its heart, Spurgeons Connect is about meeting families where they are, working side‑by‑side with partners to ensure support is accessible, welcoming, and rooted in the strengths of each community. This approach helps families feel seen, heard, and supported, not judged or alone.

Strengthening community partnerships

One of the most powerful aspects of Spurgeons Connect is the way it brings people together. By working closely with churches, we’re able to create a web of support that reflects the real needs of local families. These partnerships help us identify gaps, share resources, and build trust with families who may not otherwise reach out for help.

Spurgeons Connect addresses the gap in community support for families who often feel isolated, overwhelmed and unsure where to turn amidst stretched statutory services and charities. The uniqueness of Spurgeons Connect lies in the ability to support each individual church setting, empowering them to meet the needs within their communities within a volunteer-led model.

Creating safe, welcoming spaces

Families tell us time and again that what matters most is feeling welcomed and understood. Through Spurgeons Connect, we’re creating spaces where parents can share their experiences, children can feel safe and valued, and communities can come together to support one another. These moments - a conversation over coffee, a listening ear, a connection to a local service - often become the turning points that bring hope back into a family’s life.

Building hope, together

Hope grows when communities stand together. Spurgeons Connect is helping to build that hope every day by strengthening relationships, empowering families, and ensuring that no one has to face challenges alone. As we continue to expand our partnerships and deepen our work across local areas, our commitment remains the same: to help children and families thrive through connection, compassion, and community.