Our Time Impact Report 2023

Within you will find statistics, infographics, quotes and testimonials emphasising the tremendous impact the workshops have had around the country on the lives of parents and children.

A few key statistics:

• 163 families were supported through KidsTime Workshops in 2022/2023
• 271 children and young people were supported
• An average of 154 people attended KidsTime Workshops every month

Among surveyed parents and carers:

• 83% said they were better able to understand their mental health
• 71% felt as though they had a better relationship with their children
• 72% said their children seemed happier and more relaxed since joining a KidsTime Workshop

On what was most rewarding, parents and carers said:

‘Seeing the smile on my son’s face. Watching his confidence grow and meeting other parents.’

‘Knowing that the parents that come here are the best parents.’

Among surveyed children:

• 86% said they were happy attending KidsTime Workshops
• 61% said they felt happy to learn more about mental health and mental illness
• 61% said they made new friends

Of the workshops, children said:

“At the beginning I felt a lot more introverted and had a hard time socialising but now I’m more confident.”

“Enjoy the games and drama. I like coming with my parent.”

Parents said of the workshops:

“The first time we came to the group we hadn’t done anything like it before. We were really nervous about it but we were made to feel at home and now we really look forward to coming. I just wish it was on more often.”

“I can arrive feeling very anxious, 9 or 10 on a scale, but by the time I leave KidsTime, I am more regulated and down to 3 or 4 on a scale.”

Download the full impact report here