AboutBasildon Parents4Parents
A Charitable Incorporated Organisation, registered with the Charity Commission since December 2017.
Our Story
We began with a small group of dedicated parents who wanted to make a difference in their community, helping other parents with their everyday challenges.
We've now grown significantly in terms of our outreach and the different term-time projects we offer. Combining a non-judgemental and common-sense approach to helping parents, we provide a solid support system incorporating a variety of health, wellbeing and educational services for local families.
We support families having difficulties with their own or their child's wellbeing, school issues, housing, debt or cost of living challenges. We also offer training courses and workshops that help parents learn valuable skills to support their families and help them get back into work.
Award Winners
In 2025, we won the Basildon Borough Voluntary Group/Project of the Year Award, celebrating the work we are doing within our local community.
Our Vision
Dedicated to enhancing the confidence and independence of families in Basildon, providing support, training, and practical assistance. To assure families that the challenges of raising children are common and to underscore the positive aspects of family life — empowering families to navigate parenthood with resilience and optimism.
“Your Place, Your Space, Your Pace”
Our Four Pillars
Everything we do falls under these four pillars
Advice
Guiding families through challenges with practical information and support.
Education
Training courses and workshops that help parents learn valuable skills.
Connection
Building nurturing relationships between parents through groups and projects.
Relaxation
Supporting physical and emotional wellbeing through holistic health sessions.
Meet the Team
Our volunteers and management committee are all from across the Basildon borough, using combined skill sets and lived experiences.
Amanda Farley
Chair
Founded BP4P to make a difference in the community, helping parents with everyday challenges.
Debbie Boukriss
Project Manager & Safeguarding Lead
25 years' experience working with families across education and social care. Mother of four daughters.
Danielle Blackburn
Treasurer & Operations
Manages operations, funding, and finances. Parent of a neurodivergent son — personal experience at the heart of the work.
Jackie Stein
Project Coordinator
Extensive background in health, wellbeing and personal development. Parent of a neurodivergent child.
Claire Rostami
Trustee — ESOL Women's Group
Hosts the ESOL Women's Group, supporting women of different cultures who may be socially isolated.
Margaret Emery
Trustee
Originally joined BP4P as a parent/carer and found the help invaluable. Now helps other parents with a variety of challenges.
Jody Bird
Trustee — Conn-X & TeenZone
Hosts the Conn-X and TeenZone Youth Projects, supporting families of neurodivergent children.
Want to Be Part of Our Story?
Whether you want to volunteer, donate, or just say hello — we'd love to hear from you.