Ormiston Families
Mpower Cambridgeshire
Breaking cycles of trauma and supporting safer futures
Mpower Cambridgeshire supports women with multiple and complex needs who have experienced, or are at risk of experiencing, children being removed and placed into care.
Delivered in Fenland and Peterborough by Ormiston Families, the service provides long-term, trauma-informed support to help women rebuild stability, process trauma and loss, and work towards safer, healthier futures.
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What women did
Women received one-to-one support from a trusted practitioner, alongside group work, practical help, life story work, reproductive health support and support to engage with other services.
The service is built around a non-judgemental relationship, asking “what happened to you?” rather than “what’s wrong with you?” This helps women feel heard, build trust and begin to make informed choices about their future.
The impact
Mpower has more than 12 years’ experience delivering this type of support. Earlier evidence from Suffolk and Cambridgeshire showed that 63 women were supported in one previous year, with 98% pausing further pregnancies during engagement and 81% working towards personal goals.
More recent Cambridgeshire-focused evidence shows that 47 women were supported in the previous year, with 87% pausing further pregnancies during engagement and 81% working towards personal goals.
Current reporting also shows that two mothers were supported to retain care of their babies during the reporting period. Mpower is also working with Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust’s Perinatal Trauma and Loss Service to strengthen local pathways and joined-up support.
Impact at a glance
- Over 12 years’ experience delivering Mpower
- 63 women supported across Suffolk and Cambridgeshire in one previous year
- 47 women supported in Cambridgeshire in the previous year
- 98% paused further pregnancies in earlier Suffolk and Cambridgeshire delivery
- 87% paused further pregnancies in recent Cambridgeshire-focused delivery
- 81% of women were working towards personal goals across both evidence points
- Two mothers supported to retain care of their babies during the current reporting period
- Partnership work helping strengthen local trauma and loss support
Learn more about Ormiston Trusts programmes
We support children, young people, and families across four core programmes.
Each programme is designed to build resilience, unlock potential, and create lasting positive change.
Futures
Career guidance and employability support that helps young people plan for their next steps with confidence.
Action
Community projects and leadership opportunities that help young people make a positive difference.
Enrichment
Arts, sports, and cultural activities that broaden horizons and develop new passions and talents.
Parenting
Family support programs and resources to help parents nurture confident, resilient children.
