Stories

Lisa* shares how finding a FamilyLine befriender helped her turn her life around. After COVID, Lisa struggled with her m...

The choice between feeding your children and giving them a present is one that no parent should have to make. Here Charlot...

Mum Clare* has struggled with post-natal depression, fibromyalgia and chronic migraines. Her son has autism and her daughter ...

For so many of us, the expense and stress can eat away at the magic of Christmas. Almost 7 in 10 (68%) parents and carers...

Christmas can be an especially tough time for families. Here mum Janet explains why Family Action’s Toy Appeal and FOOD ...

When the Toy Appeal gave Abby's son a small bath toy for Christmas, it was so much more than just a little gift - it helped h...

Sometimes presents from the Toy Appeal mean so much more than a new toy to play with. They act as tokens of recognition and b...

Our FOOD clubs attract people for lots of reasons, whether that’s because of financial concerns, reducing food waste or con...