Opening our new office

Last week, Family Rights Group was delighted to welcome trustees, staff, and supporters to the opening of our new London offices, which we share with the disability charity, Sense. The office represents a fresh start for Family Rights Group after the disruption of the pandemic. Still, our values and mission remain the same: ensuring that all children can thrive within strong family and community networks.

We were particularly honoured to be joined by the President of the Family Division of the High Court, Sir Andrew MacFarlane, who delivered remarks on the unique role that Family Rights Group plays in the family justice system. We will continue to bridge the gap between the law and social work, the state and families, to ensure that the lived experience of the child and the family are placed firmly at the centre of child welfare.

The opening also gave us an opportunity to look back with gratitude on those members of our team who are sadly no longer with us. Alison Richards, Bridget Lindley, Kim Bryan, and Sue Murray were all indispensable members of Family Rights Group, and their contribution to the work we do today is incalculable. All were taken from us far too young. The rooms in our new offices bear their names. This is a constant reminder of their distinctive contribution to developing our legal, social work and policy expertise, and campaigning. We know their embodiment of the charity’s values will inspire our team well into the future. We would like to thank their families for making the journey to be with us as we embark on a new chapter.