Churches
Our vision is for every child to be emotionally healthy and able to flourish. This is in line with Jesus’ ministry to bring healing and wholeness.
As a charity based on Christian principles, our Clinical Director and all trustees are Christian. We align ourselves with the Evangelical Alliance's basis of faith and practically living out Matthew 25:40: Whatever you do for the least of these, you do for me.
Find out more about our Church Partnership options
Do email us at churches@standinginthegap.uk to set up an online discussion or to ask any questions
We are unique in that we work with parents and children together. Many services for under-11s either work just with parents or just with children. Our purpose is to help them learn and understand each other together, and that leads to much longer-term improvements and progress. Often, families find themselves in circumstances they don’t expect and don’t know how to help their children navigate the big emotions that come with this.
We have good partnerships with health professionals, social care and education, but are really looking to increase our strategic partnerships with churches.
We stand in the gap between the families and them getting the right support. Many parents tell us that they are told their primary aged children “aren’t bad enough yet” for support. Research also tell us that there is an average 10 year delay between young people displaying symptoms to getting help. Even when accepted for support, children can be on waiting lists for up to 4-5 years. We think that is too long!
We can’t solve one of the biggest challenges facing our society on our own could you stand with us?
As churches, you know these families within your church congregations, on the fringes of the church, engaging with children’s work, or attending some events.
We want to partner with you to help churches recognise issues, support and signpost families for help before they hit crisis. Together, we can impact and support as many families as possible.
For churches, we offer three levels of partnership: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Please click on the button below for more information.
Raising Resilient Children
Our material for Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 also comes in a faith based version.
Watch the films and use the relevant age worksheets and Parents/ Kids church guides below
Together, let's support families and children who are struggling
Every church is different, so please do talk to us about how we can effectively partner with you: email us at churches@standinginthegap.uk to set up a discussion.