Happy Mums Turns 10: A Decade of Support and Growth

This week, we celebrate an incredible milestone: Happy Mums is officially 10 years old! Over the past decade, this award-winning social enterprise has grown from a simple idea around a kitchen table into a vital source of support for maternal mental health in Cumbria.

Throughout these years, Happy Mums has been a lifeline to countless families, offering a safe space for mums to connect, share, and find comfort in knowing they’re not alone. While we don’t have an exact count of the lives touched, we know that on average, around 100 families have benefitted from this invaluable support every year.

We’ll be celebrating properly in the summer with a picnic. In the meantime, we’ll be sharing memories from team members, mums, supporters and more. We’d love to hear your memories of Happy Mums too. Share them in the comments, on our socials, or email them to info@happymums.org.uk.

A Lived Experience Plea: See the Whole of Me

At Happy Mums, we believe every story matters, especially those that are often left untold. Over...

Younger Mums Walk and Talk with Carlisle Family Hub. Friday, August 15th, 11am-12noon.

PEER SUPPORT ACTIVITYYour Voice Matters Friday 15th August | 11:00am – 12:00pmCumberland Family...

Younger Mums Walk and Talk with Carlisle Family Hub. Friday, August 8th, 11am-12noon.

PEER SUPPORT ACTIVITYYou’re Not Alone Friday 8th August | 11:00am – 12:00pmCumberland Family Hub –...

New “Young Mums Walk and Talk” Sessions Launch in Carlisle to Support Younger Mothers

A new initiative aimed at supporting younger mothers is launching this August at the Cumberland...

Younger Mums Walk and Talk with Carlisle Family Hub. Friday, August 1st, 11am-12noon.

PEER SUPPORT ACTIVITYJust Show Up as You Are Friday 1st August | 11:00am – 12:00pmCumberland...

ENews June 2025

Just a quick update from all of us at Happy Mums. We’ve got three things to share with you this...

Georgia’s Story

I wanted to share a bit of my story — a glimpse into what it’s really like to navigate motherhood...

10th Anniversary Drop-in Picnic – 28/06/25 – 11am – 2.30pm – Morton Manor, Carlisle

PEER SUPPORT ACTIVITYCelebrate with Us at Our Drop-In Picnic – Saturday 28th JuneWe’re turning 10...

Walk and Talk – 15/08/25 – 10am : 11.30am – The Dandy, Brampton CANCELLED

PEER SUPPORT ACTIVITYWalk and Talk Along The Dandy – Friday 15th August*** Unfortunately, due to...

Younger Mums Walk and Talk with Carlisle Family Hub. Friday, August 15th, 11am-12noon.

PEER SUPPORT ACTIVITYYour Voice Matters Friday 15th August | 11:00am – 12:00pmCumberland Family...

Younger Mums Walk and Talk with Carlisle Family Hub. Friday, August 8th, 11am-12noon.

PEER SUPPORT ACTIVITYYou’re Not Alone Friday 8th August | 11:00am – 12:00pmCumberland Family Hub –...

New “Young Mums Walk and Talk” Sessions Launch in Carlisle to Support Younger Mothers

A new initiative aimed at supporting younger mothers is launching this August at the Cumberland...

Younger Mums Walk and Talk with Carlisle Family Hub. Friday, August 1st, 11am-12noon.

PEER SUPPORT ACTIVITYJust Show Up as You Are Friday 1st August | 11:00am – 12:00pmCumberland...

ENews June 2025

Just a quick update from all of us at Happy Mums. We’ve got three things to share with you this...

Georgia’s Story

I wanted to share a bit of my story — a glimpse into what it’s really like to navigate motherhood...

10th Anniversary Drop-in Picnic – 28/06/25 – 11am – 2.30pm – Morton Manor, Carlisle

PEER SUPPORT ACTIVITYCelebrate with Us at Our Drop-In Picnic – Saturday 28th JuneWe’re turning 10...

Walk and Talk – 15/08/25 – 10am : 11.30am – The Dandy, Brampton CANCELLED

PEER SUPPORT ACTIVITYWalk and Talk Along The Dandy – Friday 15th August*** Unfortunately, due to...

Walk and Talk – 11/07/25 – 10am : 11.30am – The Dandy, Brampton

PEER SUPPORT ACTIVITYWalk and Talk Along The Dandy – Friday 11th JulyLet’s take a stroll together...

Younger Mums Walk and Talk with Carlisle Family Hub. Friday, August 8th, 11am-12noon.

PEER SUPPORT ACTIVITYYou’re Not Alone Friday 8th August | 11:00am – 12:00pmCumberland Family Hub –...

New “Young Mums Walk and Talk” Sessions Launch in Carlisle to Support Younger Mothers

A new initiative aimed at supporting younger mothers is launching this August at the Cumberland...

Younger Mums Walk and Talk with Carlisle Family Hub. Friday, August 1st, 11am-12noon.

PEER SUPPORT ACTIVITYJust Show Up as You Are Friday 1st August | 11:00am – 12:00pmCumberland...

ENews June 2025

Just a quick update from all of us at Happy Mums. We’ve got three things to share with you this...

Georgia’s Story

I wanted to share a bit of my story — a glimpse into what it’s really like to navigate motherhood...

10th Anniversary Drop-in Picnic – 28/06/25 – 11am – 2.30pm – Morton Manor, Carlisle

PEER SUPPORT ACTIVITYCelebrate with Us at Our Drop-In Picnic – Saturday 28th JuneWe’re turning 10...

Walk and Talk – 15/08/25 – 10am : 11.30am – The Dandy, Brampton CANCELLED

PEER SUPPORT ACTIVITYWalk and Talk Along The Dandy – Friday 15th August*** Unfortunately, due to...

Walk and Talk – 11/07/25 – 10am : 11.30am – The Dandy, Brampton

PEER SUPPORT ACTIVITYWalk and Talk Along The Dandy – Friday 11th JulyLet’s take a stroll together...

Walk and Talk – 18/07/25 – 10am : 11.30am – Talkin Tarn, Brampton

PEER SUPPORT ACTIVITYJoin Us for a Walk and Talk at Talkin Tarn – Friday 19th JulyLooking to get...
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– Samaritans – Phone: 116 123 Email: jo@samaritans.org
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