Welcome to Mum Matters
Every mum deserves to feel seen, heard and supported.
At Mum Matters, we work with mums, families, communities and services to make sure support is shaped by real experiences and real needs. We’re here to find out what matters most to mums—and to help turn those insights into action.
“I started Mum Matters after my daughter was born and I struggled to find support that truly met my needs—even as a second-time mum. Conversations with other mums, from all stages of motherhood, made it clear: the system is fragmented, and many feel overwhelmed, isolated, and let down.
After over a decade working in and with health and social care, I’ve seen how stretched services are—and how much staff want to do right by families, even when the system holds them back. With our mix of professional and lived experience, I believe we can make a real difference. I hope you’ll join us.”
—Neena Garnavos, Founding Director
Our Vision
We want all mums and families to have access to respectful, timely, and culturally-appropriate support—enabling them to survive and thrive in ways that matter to them.
Our Mission
We listen to mums. We collect insights, stories and data to understand what truly matters. Then we work together to facilitate change; developing projects and services that are practical, evidence-based and community-led.
We want to help build a system that supports mums and families with dignity and kindness—and make it easier for people to access the care they need, when they need it.
Our Values
Inclusion & Equity – We centre the voices of those most affected by barriers and inequalities.
Listening & Trust – We start by asking what matters to mums, and we hold space for honest answers.
Collaboration – We co-create with communities, families, and organisations.
Evidence & Action – We use data and lived experience together to shape change.
Joy & Compassion – We believe care should be kind, and that joy has a place in every journey.
What we do:
- Run listening and engagement projects (like What Matters to Mum)
- Support co-design of services and initiatives
- Share learning and insight with partners and funders
- Use data and stories to advocate for change
- Collaborate on creative and artistic projects that honour mums’ experiences
What matters to you as a mum?
Help shape future support by sharing your voice.
“The amazing women who founded Mum Matters understand that motherhood can be challenging, and not all mothers are fortunate enough to have a strong support network around them. This is why Mum Matters is the ideal organisation to work with to develop and improve services for those most in need. Mum Matters will improve the lives of women and mothers, boosting their wellbeing and reducing loneliness.”
Ellie – Mums & Miles, Sheffield
Thank You
To every mum who shares their story with us: we hear you and we’ll keep working to make sure that what matters to you, matters to the people who need to know.
If you’d like to get involved, ask a question, or share your story, we’d love to hear from you—just get in touch.
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