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Beacon HWB Roots to Rise: Empowerment Through Heritage, Healing & Opportunity
PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Roots to Rise is a community-driven initiative empowering ethnic minority parents in Newport through connection, cultural pride, and practical support. At its heart is a welcoming Parent Hub—a safe space to share experiences, access tools to strengthen family life, and build confidence through peer circles, storytelling, workshops, and local services. It reduces isolation and nurtures healing, wellbeing, and opportunity.

Beneficiaries

  • People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin

    Ethnic minority parents resident in Newport and surrounding areas.

  • Reach of your work

    All ethnic minority parents and residents of Newport.

Geographic reach

  • Wales: Newport
BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

60

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SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£20,000.00

TIMELINE

Sep 2025 Onwards

Project Outcome Targets

70% of parents report increased confidence in parenting, communication, and self-advocacy

Reduce isolation—80% of participants build at least 2 new peer relationships in the Hub.

Deliver a series of Parent Hub sessions/activities with 90% satisfaction and consistent attendance

Project Activities

  • Deliver series of peer support circles for ethnic minority parents.

  • 1:1 and Group Wellbeing Support - access to mental health check-ins, mentoring and facilitated group

  • Storytelling sessions celebrating cultural heritage.

  • Community walks, meetups and Showcases to curb isolation

  • Guest talks on mental health and family well-being.

Resources Needed For The Project

Resource Description Quantity needed When needed How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs)
MONEY Funding will support planned Parent Hub sessions, facilitator fees, venue hire, and outreach materials. £20,000 per annum 12/09/2025 Enables delivery of parent hub sessions, planned activities to curb isolation, boost confidence and promote well being
Project Impact and Partners
IMPACT REPORTING

Quarterly

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being UN SDG 5: Gender Equality UN SDG 10: Reduced Inequality UN SDG 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions UN SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

Participant Feedback & Reflection Logs, Facilitator Review & Peer Observations, Impact Evaluation.

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?

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OTHER PARTNERS

Cynefin Pamoja

Community led group

West African Empowerment Association

Community Led group

Breast Cancer Now

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