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We’re Spurgeons. Inspired by Christian faith and our founder Charles Spurgeon, we’re here for all kinds of families. 

We create family hubs where we’re needed most, with counselling, parenting advice and early years education. We work through churches, schools and prisons. Putting children first in everything.

So, when a family member needs support. We’re someone to turn to.

When wellbeing needs protecting, we do it together. When a safe space is the only answer, we make it a priority. We keep building connections and relationships, that last through life’s ups and downs.

Because we believe all children should have family support to thrive.

Spurgeons helped 30,500 families, children, young people and adults throughout 2022/23, but there are many more that need our support.

Can you help by volunteering at Spurgeons?

  • Alicia volunteering at HMP Winchester.
  • Lucy Binns (family support coordinator).
  • prison visit family day.

How to volunteer with children and families

We have variety of exciting volunteering opportunities across the organisation, and we are always on the lookout for enthusiastic and imaginative individuals to volunteer with us. 

If you would like to find out more about how to volunteer with us at Spurgeons, please contact the Volunteer Co-Ordinator at your preferred location for further details.

Volunteering in Birmingham

Birmingham Children Centres and contact information:

To find your local children centre please visit the Birmingham Forward Steps website for the post code checker and contact your local centre and volunteer coordinator: Birmingham Forward Steps

If you would like to find out more information about volunteer opportunities in Birmingham and roles at these children centres, please give the following a call or email volunteerrecruitment@spurgeons.org for further information. We look forward to speaking to you soon.

Volunteer in Birmingham

  • Perry Barr District Lime Tree and Rookery Children Centres

    Shazia Perveen 

    0121 752 1900

  • Erdington District: Lakeside and Featherstone Children Centres

    Zaheer Abbas

    0121 752 1970

  • Sutton and Erdington District: Holland House and Castle Vale Children Centres

    Natalie Clarke

    0121 752 1920

  • Hodge Hill District: Kitts Green and Tame Valley Children Centres

    Gurdip Kaur 

    0121 752 1280

  • Hodge Hill District: Dyson Gardens and Anthony Road Children Centres

    Zahida Parveen

    0121 752 1931

Volunteering in Wiltshire

To find your local children centre please visit the Wiltshire Children Centre website and contact your local Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator (CEVCO):
wiltshirechildrenscentres.org.uk

Send us an email: wiltshirecc@spurgeons.org

Spurgeons Children's Centres in Wiltshire

Funded by Wiltshire Council, Spurgeons Children’s Centres in Wiltshire are places where parents of children aged 0-5 years can share the challenges and joys of parenthood.

Volunteering in Winchester

  • Prison Services and Contact Information:

    Deborah Wood

    Invisible Walls, HMP Winchester 


    01962 723260

Volunteering in Kent

  • Volunteer at Buttons Preschool East Kent

    Jane Cekic

    jcekic@spurgeons.org

Volunteering at my local children’s centre has made a big difference for me and my family.
Volunteer at Erdington District Children’s Centre

Colleague stories 

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A Day in the Life of Debbie – Children’s Counsellor
A children's counsellor helps a young girl working on a project
A Day in the Life of Debbie – Children’s Counsellor
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Young Carers: A perspective from Angie Jones – Young Carers Service Lead
A group of four children talking to each other on a bench
Young Carers: A perspective from Angie Jones – Young Carers Service Lead
Blogs
A day in the life of Regine – Family Centre Support Worker
Two little boys hugging
A day in the life of Regine – Family Centre Support Worker