Empowering Families Through Collaboration and Support

At Pan Cymru , we unite parents and professionals to enhance outcomes for families, focusing on those with experiences in the child protection system, fostering community well-being for future generations.

We are a community interest company made of parents with lived experience of children’s social work, and allied professionals, empowering parents going through the social services systems. Co-production is at the heart of everything we do.

A supportive community for all parents.

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The need for PAN Cymru

PAN Cymru is a social enterprise supporting families involved in the child protection system. Co-produced with parents and professionals, we understand how isolating and stigmatizing the system can be—especially for those facing poverty, trauma, or mental health challenges.

With a 79% rise in children entering care in Wales over 20 years, we champion Parent Peer Advocacy—parents supporting parents with professional backing. We offer Parent Cafés, training, and advocacy development to empower families, rebuild trust, and influence policy. Together, we’re creating a more compassionate, collaborative system that values lived experience and keeps families at the heart of decisions.

Services we offer

We provide a range of services to support parents and organisations in fostering positive, family-centred environments. Our core offerings include:

Services

1. Peer Support for Parents

2. Consultancy for Organisations

3. Reflective Practice Sessions and Training

4. Specialist Training

5. E-Training and Organisational Consultancy

6. Practical Support

Empowering Families Together

We support parents navigating social services, fostering advocacy, community, and collaboration for lasting change.

Support Services

Access resources and connect with others who understand your journey in child protection and family support.

Community Engagement

Join our initiatives to foster community connections and create lasting positive impacts for future generations.

Workshops and Resources

Educational Opportunities

PAN Cymru delivers (Be Strong Families) Parent Cafés.

Join our Parent Cafés

We are proud to run Parent Cafés in partnership with Be Strong Families These safe, structured spaces are led by parents and supported by professionals, fostering meaningful conversations around parenting, resilience, and family well-being.

"If a community values their children, it will cherish their parents."

"Do unto parents as you want parents to do unto their children."

“I have visited a number of Parent Advocacy Groups across America and around the world and … your PAN group has developed quicker and more powerfully than any of the other groups I have seen”

"When parents advocate for themselves, the entire system improves for families."

‘'I am moved by PAN stories and …I am reminded that families are always best placed to know what they need and regardless of their circumstances, they are still mothers, fathers, grandparents, brother and sisters and should be at the centre of conversations and decisions made in respect of their children’'.

Quotes

“Sharing stories has been the most significant thing for me - building confidence, knowing there’s no judgment, and realising I’m not alone. I used to feel locked in, but now I feel part of something where everyone’s equal.”

“The confidence I have coming into PAN, from having no confidence beforehand, made me realise not everyone judges here. You can actually be yourself.”

-John Bowlby

- David Tobis

-Matthew

-Shauna

- Patricia Crittenden

- Professor Andy Bilson PFAN

- Keri Warren, head of service for child and family services

Get in Touch

We’re here to support you. Reach out for assistance today.