The Kinship Project started with us.
We’re Emily and Raquel - two mums who know that life can be full, messy, expensive and sometimes a bit lonely.
We’ve both experienced what it’s like to live on a low income whilst trying to navigate the ups and downs of motherhood. And we’ve also experienced how much your life can change for the better when you make a little more room for yourself and take the time to nurture your own wellbeing and build connections with people that truly understand and support you.
We both believe that having opportunities to integrate with your community is an extremely important factor of living a life that is well, especially when, like us, you are raising children with little to no family support. Some of our most meaningful friendships, support networks and chosen family have grown from simply attending classes, groups, workshops and gatherings. Places where we walked in not knowing anyone and left feeling truly understood and heard.
This is a big part of why we created The Kinship Project.
We wanted to create the kind of spaces that we have found so valuable ourselves: somewhere welcoming, down to earth and accessible. Spaces where you can not only take care of your physical, emotional and mental wellbeing, but you can also meet like-minded people and build connections and friendships - something that seems to become increasingly harder as you get older.
With The Kinship Project, we hope to create somewhere you can come alone or with a friend, try something new, meet people, have a chat, move your body, make something, rest, laugh or simply exist alongside other humans.
More than a business...
The Kinship Project is a Community Interest Company (C.I.C), which means we exist to create positive social impact, not simply to make a profit.
Our work is particularly focused on supporting parents and carers, and people experiencing loneliness or isolation - creating opportunities to connect, access wellbeing activities and feel part of their community. But we believe the things that make a community healthier and more connected can benefit everyone. Our services are open to anyone in the community who could use a little more connection, support, creativity, movement, rest or simply a place to belong.
We believe wellbeing and community shouldn’t be a luxury, only available to those with plenty of time, money or support around them. We want to create spaces that feel financially accessible, welcoming and genuinely useful to the people around us.
Any profit we make is reinvested into the project, helping us to create more
opportunities, keep our activities running and respond to the needs of our community.
We’re still growing, learning and figuring things out as we go, but our purpose is simple: to create spaces where people feel welcome, connected and part of something.
Our Core Values
Compassion
We lead with kindness, understanding and acceptance, creating spaces where people can feel safe to show up as they are.
Community
We create opportunities for people to connect, build relationships and feel a sense of belonging.
Growth
We provide opportunites, tools and experiences that empower individuals and support their growth.
Curiosity
We foster a sense of curiosity in others, encouraging people to try things they’ve never tried before and discover how new experiences can shape, challenge or inspire them.