Ormiston Families

We support children, young people and their families to see a brighter future.


Ormiston Families has been quietly changing lives across the East of England for over 40 years.

We work with children, young people and families going through some of the hardest things life can throw at a person. Grief. Poor mental health. The chaos of having a loved one in prison. Family breakdown. The kind of circumstances that can leave a child feeling invisible, frightened and completely alone.

We show up for those children. We sit with them, listen to them and give them the helpful tools they need to make sense of what they're going through. And we support their parents too, because strong families raise stronger children.

Our work isn't loud. You won't often see it make the headlines. But across Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and beyond, our teams are there every day, helping families find their footing again when bad things have happened.

We don't believe any child should have to face their worst moments without someone in their corner.

That's why we exist. That's what keeps us going.

And with the right support behind us, we can reach more families, more children and help everyone find a brighter future.


How Your Support Helps

Just £20 could change a child's life.

We're committed to changing the lives of children and families across the East of England for the better. But to do that, we need your support:

  • £20 could fund one hour of practitioner support for a child in need, unlocking a path to better engagement with education, stronger relationships and a renewed sense of self-confidence
  • £100 could buy 16 books for vulnerable children at our prison visitor centres
  • And £600 could fund one of our skilled practitioners for a whole week of life-changing appointments

Featured Events

Check out these featured events from this charity

Cambridge Half Marathon 2027

Mar 14, 2027 - Mar 14, 2027

Cambridge CB5 8DJ, UK

Registration Price:£35.00
Fundraising Amount:£300.00

London Landmarks Half Marathon - Waiting List

Apr 4, 2027 - Apr 4, 2027

London, UK

Registration Price:£35.00
Fundraising Amount:£300.00

The Brighton Marathon

Apr 4, 2027 - Apr 4, 2027

Preston Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 6SD, UK

Registration Price:£55.00
Fundraising Amount:£600.00

HOKA Hackney Half

May 16, 2027 - May 16, 2027

Homerton Rd, London E9 5PF, UK

Registration Price:£35.00
Fundraising Amount:£300.00

All Events

What's coming up in the run for charity events calendar? It’s never too late to join one of these great events.

Nottingham Running Festival 5K - November

Nov 22, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026

Colwick Park, Nottingham NG2 4BE, UK

Registration Price:£35.00
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Nottingham Running Festival 10K - November

Nov 22, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026

Colwick Park, Nottingham NG2 4BE, UK

Registration Price:£35.00
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Nottingham Running Festival Half Marathon - November

Nov 22, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026

Colwick Park, Nottingham NG2 4BE, UK

Registration Price:£40.00
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Nottingham Running Festival Junior Race - November

Nov 22, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026

Colwick Park, Nottingham NG2 4BE, UK

Registration Price:£15.00
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

MoRun Edinburgh 5K

Nov 28, 2026 - Nov 28, 2026

Queen's Dr, Edinburgh EH8 8HG, UK

Registration Price:£34.00
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Regents Park - Nov

Nov 28, 2026 - Nov 28, 2026

The Broad Walk, London NW1 4NU, UK

Registration Price:£32.00 - £35.00
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

MoRun Edinburgh 10K

Nov 28, 2026 - Nov 28, 2026

Queen's Dr, Edinburgh EH8 8HG, UK

Registration Price:£34.00
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

MoRun Edinburgh Half Marathon

Nov 28, 2026 - Nov 28, 2026

Queen's Dr, Edinburgh EH8 8HG, UK

Registration Price:£39.00
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

MoRun Edinburgh Kids Race

Nov 28, 2026 - Nov 28, 2026

Queen's Dr, Edinburgh EH8 8HG, UK

Registration Price:£19.00
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Sussex Downs Hiking Trail - 21KM

Nov 28, 2026 - Nov 28, 2026

Plumpton, Lewes BN7 3AL, UK

Registration Price:£47.00
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Sussex Downs Hiking Trail - 16KM

Nov 28, 2026 - Nov 28, 2026

Plumpton, Lewes BN7 3AL, UK

Registration Price:£42.00
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Sussex Downs Hiking Trail - 11KM

Nov 28, 2026 - Nov 28, 2026

Plumpton, Lewes BN7 3AL, UK

Registration Price:£42.00
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.