How we make a difference

Bounce Back 4 Kids

In 2024-25 at Bounce Back 4 Kids…

We supported

158

children and

284

parents recovering from the trauma of domestic abuse through group programmes, individual support and play therapy

Sand jar, feelings mask, worry box and head full of emotions created by children during BB4K groups

67

families were supported through
the Foundations
research programme

10

children received play therapy

902

hours of group support were provided

1116

hours of individual support were provided

We received

269

child referrals, a decrease of16%compared to last year

Change in referrals year on year
Ages of children referred

Percentage of parents who recorded a positive or sustained improvement in each outcome area:

Emotion and affection
Play and enjoyment
Empathy and understanding
Control
Discipline and setting boundaries
Pressures
Self acceptance
Learning and knowledge

More achievements from Bounce Back 4 Kids…

  • 552 children supported directly and indirectly 
  • 9 volunteer placements provided a total of 1880 hours supporting BB4K activities
  • 40% of referrals came from Oxfordshire, 27% from West Berkshire, 25% from Reading and 8% from Wokingham.

“The children are all achieving incredible things at school and doing after school activities, but most of all they’re just enjoying every minute of their childhood in such a more relaxed and happy environment.”

“For the first time, [child] recognises that a ‘feeling’ in his tummy can mean he’s worried, scared etc. He has been able to vocalise this to me which has helped as I can comfort him.”

– BB4K parent

“We have found the support received from BB4K to be invaluable especially for Troy’s mental wellbeing… With the continued support, we are all confident Troy will go from strength to strength.”

Feedback from children

This short film contains feedback from children who attended BB4K group programmes.

(To protect identities, feedback has been read out by volunteers and voices are not those of children participating in the programme.)