Be Part of Change

Join Our Community-Led Projects

We are inviting you to be part of a growing community of people helping to shape more inclusive, respectful, and supportive care for women, birthing people, and families.

Our projects are grounded in real experiences. They are designed to listen, learn, and create meaningful change, whether that’s improving maternity care, strengthening support after loss, or making information more accessible for families.

You do not need any professional background to take part.
Your voice, your experience, and your perspective are enough.

Our Projects

We are currently working across a range of projects, each focusing on different aspects of care, support, and experience

EquiBirth

Improving choice, informed consent, and respectful maternity care for women and birthing people from racial and ethnic minority communities.

Black Baby Loss Awareness

Providing accessible antenatal education and resources so families can make informed decisions with confidence.

WOMB

Exploring women’s experiences of fetal monitoring in labour, including informed consent and differences in care.

ACT 20’26: Amplify, Connect, Thrive

A community-led support programme connecting families during pregnancy and early parenthood with practical and culturally sensitive support.

The Essential Baby Pack

Holding space for Black families through miscarriage, stillbirth, and neonatal loss, while improving compassionate and culturally safe support.

Opti-Cord

Supporting research into care for very premature babies and helping improve how information is shared with families during critical moments.

Important Information

This work contributes to:

Clear information will be provided

Participation is voluntary and confidential

You may withdraw at any time

The information, advice and guidance are from qualified healthcare professionals, some from diverse backgrounds to ensure the information we provide is safe and relevant to the communities we serve.

How You Can Take Part

There are many ways to be involved, depending on what feels right for you:

  • Sharing your experiences (only if you feel comfortable)

  • Joining workshops, discussions, or support spaces

  • Reviewing and shaping resources

  • Supporting community awareness and outreach

  • Taking part in surveys or feedback activities

    You can take part in one project or more at your own pace.

How People Can Get Involved

These projects exist because:

  • Experiences matter

  • Voices deserve to be heard

  • Care should work for everyone

    By getting involved, you can help:

  • Improve services and support for others

  • Shape resources that are clear, respectful, and inclusive

  • Contribute to meaningful, real-world change

Support & Care

Your wellbeing is always a priority:

You choose how and when to take part

You can step back at any time

Spaces are respectful, supportive, and inclusive

Guidance and support are available throughout

If one or more of these projects feels right for you:

You are welcome to join in a way that feels comfortable whether that’s sharing, listening, or simply learning more.