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The Brilliant Club Newport Parent Power
PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Parent Power brings parents and carers together to tackle inequality and drive positive change through training in leadership and community organising. Newport Parent Power, launched in September 2024, empowers local parents to support young people into higher education. We are asking Newport Council to support the group’s second year, helping it grow and reach more families across the city.

Beneficiaries

  • Adults

    Gain leadership skills, confidence, and advocacy experience. “Newport Parent Power offers expert advice on work and education routes for children. It's so helpful, especially for parents new to the UK system. I hope more families can benefit” Florina

  • Children / Young People

    Become more motivated and informed about higher education opportunities. Young people also feel more supported by their parents in their education.

  • Community

    Benefits from stronger networks, improved educational pathways and systemic changes created by campaigns. Parent Power also builds community cohesion, spanning different communities within an area.

  • Number of beneficiaries - 390

    Parents participating in Parent Power and their children

Geographic reach

  • Wales: Newport
BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

130

Parents directly engaged in Parent Power

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£39,999.00

TIMELINE

Jul 2025 Onwards

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

260

Approx. number of children of Parent Power participants.

Project Outcome Targets

More young people in Newport from underrepresented backgrounds progressing to higher education.

Parents have the knowledge, confidence and leadership skills to support their child’s education.

Strengthen community engagement and drive systemic change in local education policies.

Project Activities

  • Group Meetings, every 6 weeks: Provide higher education guidance and community organising training

  • 1-2-1 Meetings: Build relationships, develop parent leadership, and support engagement

  • University Trips: Facilitate campus visits for parents and students to increase aspiration

  • Workshops: Offer sessions with higher education professionals on application processes

  • Campaign Events: Engage parents with key decision-makers to influence educational policies

Resources Needed For The Project

Resource Description Quantity needed When needed How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs)
MONEY We need funding to support us to continue paying the community organiser who runs the Newport Parent Power chapter. We are seeking £12,313 to support the running of Newport Parent Power until March 2026. Flexible Community organisers are critical to the success of Parent Power. This donation will enable us to engage more parents.
Project Impact and Partners
IMPACT REPORTING

Bi-annually

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 4: Quality Education UN SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

Monitoring conducted by our Research department + external evaluations with UCAS, HEAT + UKRI.

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?

Jesus College, University of Oxford

Provided funding for the first year and will be funding £27,686 of the upcoming project costs.
OTHER PARTNERS

University of South Wales

Supports Newport Parent Power meetings with information, advice and guidance, and provide space