Purple Elephant Productions CIC

We run family support services and activities for children and families in Frome, helping to develop

Our aims are to support disadvantaged families, social inclusion and integration, helping to develop a stronger and more cohesive local community. To do this we run family support services and activities for children and families. Our services are either free or very low cost, to maximise accessibility. Our services include early years support via Frome Toy Library and our Small Steps support group; family support activities during each school holiday; our befriending service for children aged between 5 and 12years, and Frome Children's Festival. Support us by becoming a Member and giving monthly. You'll receive a quarterly update about our work, so that you can see what difference your donations have made, and will automatically receive Toy Library membership if your donation equates to more than £20 per year. Write 'Membership' in the comments section and 'Toy Library' if you'd like that option.

Why the community needs us
Our services are all about strengthening the local community, supporting families who are most in need and bringing people together. The community benefits from our work by having engaging and creative activities to enjoy together and by accessing parenting support. Children benefit by learning new skills, accessing mental health support, getting out of the house, being active, developing their imaginations, learning to share and to respect others, making new friends and having fun!

Our impact on the community
Our largest event, the summer Children's Festival, reaches thousands of people: the Toy Library reaches over 100 families each year; our befriending service supports around 10 children each year. Our success is not just based on numbers: we aim to provide quality support for those most in need, which can mean small groups who gain a lot from one of our services. We also aim to achieve positive feedback: the community lets us know what they want and what works!

Volunteers needed

We're currently looking for volunteers to help with our new befriending service.

What your gift could provide

£25

Supports and mentors a young trainee volunteer

£50

Provides 2 professional befriending sessions with vulnerable children

£500

Allows us to run a whole Christmas activity for several families

Fundraise for us!