Cambridgeshire
Children and Young People
Young mums in Cambridge to receive vital support thanks to grant
Around 50 young teenaged mums aged 14-20 in Cambridge and surrounding areas, many facing isolation, poverty, and poor mental health, will receive essential personalised support thanks to a grant to the Young Parents Programme (YPP) from the Romsey Mill charity.
The £58,000 grant will empower these young mums to build confidence, strengthen bonds with their children, and create stable futures. YPP is one aspect of the work of Romsey Mill, a Cambridge based charity creating opportunities with young people, families and local communities.
The funding will support tailored one-to-one engagement, a cornerstone of YPP, providing practical help with parenting, mental health, housing, benefits, and re-engagement with education or employment. Young mums, often referred to the programme by midwives, social workers, or schools, frequently report feeling judged or excluded. The YPP offers a safe, non-judgmental space, with 92 per cent of participants recently reporting improved mental health and reduced isolation, and 70 per cent progressing into education, training, or work.
We’re very grateful to Cambridgeshire Freemasons for this generous grant. It will help transform lives as Romsey Mill equips young mums with the tools to thrive as parents and individuals, breaking cycles of disadvantage. This grant is vital for sustaining the long-term, relational work we do with young mums. Building trusted relationships over time helps them feel valued and supported, creating lasting change for them and their children.
I’m very pleased we’ve been able to help Romsey Mill with their hugely important project helping young mothers from Cambridge. Whether it’s dealing with mental health issues or providing assistance with getting back into education or employment, it will reduce the isolation that so many young mothers feel and make a real contribution to giving them a brighter future.
