About our work
At Close‑Knit Families we’re here to help babies and the people who care for them build strong, loving relationships and positive experiences from the very start. We also work with practitioners, in schools and in the community.
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We focus on early relationships and relationships because they help shape everything that follows.
When parents feel supported and babies feel safe, children grow with confidence, helping families and communities grow stronger too.
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What started as a social enterprise in 2021 is now a charity. We create simple, accessible resources, run supportive groups and sessions rooted in relationships, research and real life. We also work closely with local partners, so families have the support they need around them, now and in the future.
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We are based in Teesside, our direct work with families is focused in this area and we speak, share and deliver our resources and training across the UK.
Check out our annual report and accounts from our first period as a charity from September 2024 to April 2025.
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Our Vision
'The children of today will grow to be the adults of tomorrow. Our work is important, not only for children right now but for future generations, and has an impact on the whole of society.'
- Beth Munby, Founder
At Close-Knit Families we are motivated by our Christian ethos, this means our work flows from our beliefs that people and relationships are important. We want to see improved outcomes for children and families by equipping parents to flourish in their relationship with their child.
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We believe children should be safe, loved and have a sense of belonging within their families.
We want to support children’s emotional and physical needs being met within their families so that children can thrive in life, making the world a better place to live in for everyone.
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We serve and respect everyone whatever their background, beliefs or situation and we will never impose our Christian faith or belief on others.
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Our Values
We Connect
We want to connect with parents and carers, where they are at…
We Care
We care about children, families and society
We Change
We want to help make change in families and society
We want to connect with parents and carers, where they are at…
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We connect with parents to understand their experiences and what is important to them.
We help parents connect to their children by equipping them with a deeper understanding of their child’s development and ways in which their relationship with their child can support their child’s development.
We want parents to connect with the information we give. Concepts like attachment and brain development can be hard subjects to understand; we present this information in a simple way with accessible language.
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We care about children, families and society…
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We care about the lives of children and the role of parents in providing love, belonging and safety for children.
We care about supporting parents sensitively with compassion and empathy as parenting can be hard work.
We care about parents having access to uncomplicated resources so they can make informed choices about how to relate to their children.
We care about the quality of what we produce, ensuring our products are informed by academic research, neuroscience and the experiences of parents and professionals.
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We want to help make change in families and society
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We want to be a positive influence in how parents relate to their children so they can create a secure attachment with their child.
We want parents to know it is never too late to make a change in their relationship with their child.
Research shows children who have secure attachments are more resilient, have good emotional regulation and healthier relationships.
We want to invest in the parent and child relationship today which in turn will make a change in the society of the future.