At Honeybunch Community CIC, we support women at every stage of motherhood through connection, practical support and opportunities to grow.

Whether you're looking to make new friends, access support or build your confidence, we're here to help you find your village.

Everything we do is built around three core pillars.

 

🤝 CONNECT

 

Finding your village starts here.

Motherhood can feel lonely, but it doesn't have to. Our Connect programmes help mums build friendships, feel supported and become part of a welcoming community.

 

Mums Connected

Our flagship peer support programme brings mums together in a warm, welcoming environment where friendships flourish.

We meet weekly in person in 3 different areas, Manchester, Salford & Trafford and online once a month, making it easier for mums to stay connected wherever they are. Every session includes time to chat over a brew and refreshments, followed by a guest expert sharing practical advice on topics such as infant feeding, sleep, wellbeing, finance, parenting and more.

Sessions include:

• Monthly in-person Mums Connected sessions

• Guest speakers and themed discussions

• Honeybunch Exchange access at selected sessions

• Opportunities for friendship, support and community connection

Little ones are always welcome.

 

Mums Connected: The Reset

Connect. Talk. Reset.

Motherhood can be full-on, and finding time that is genuinely for you isn’t always easy.

Mums Connected: The Reset is our child-free wellbeing experience, created to give mums space to step away from the everyday, connect with other women and take some much-needed time for themselves.

Taking place every other month on the last Saturday of the month, alongside Moment for Me Sundays, hosted by Dr Joyti online. The Reset forms part of our Honeybunch Wellbeing Weekend — dedicated time in our calendar to focus on connection, wellbeing and taking care of you.

Each Reset offers a different wellbeing activity or experience, which may include:

• Sound baths and relaxation
• Yoga, movement and mindfulness
• Wellbeing walks and time in nature
• Creative and reflective activities
• Self-care experiences
• Seasonal activities
• Guest-led wellbeing sessions

There’s also time to talk, connect and simply be around other mums in a relaxed and supportive space. There’s no pressure to share, and The Reset isn’t therapy — it’s a chance to pause, recharge and take what you need from the experience.

No little ones. No expectations. Just some time for you.

Because Mum needs looking after too.

 

 

 

Mums Connected: The Exchange

Connect • Share • Play

A family-friendly Mums Connected experience bringing mums and little ones together for connection, community sharing and activities to enjoy together.

Taking place every other month, on the last Saturday of the month. Part of our Wellbeing Weekend, alongside Moment for Me Sundays, hosted by Dr Joyti online each session brings together Honeybunch Exchange with a changing Mum & Mini activity or experience, creating a relaxed space where mums can connect while little ones join in too.

Sessions may include Mum & Mini movement, sensory and creative activities, seasonal experiences and special guest-led sessions, alongside the opportunity to browse the Honeybunch Exchange and take any items your family can use.

There’s no need to donate something to use the Exchange — and you don’t need to take anything to come along. Come for the connection, enjoy the activity, have a browse and spend some time with your village.

 

 

Mums Connected Pop-Ups

Taking Honeybunch into local communities through informal meet-ups, family activities and pop-up events, making it easier for mums to discover Honeybunch and connect closer to home. The Pop-Ups are light-touch outreach sessions delivered within existing community settings, including:

• School coffee mornings

• Family hubs

• Parent groups

• Community organisations

These pop-ups help us connect with mums where they already are, increasing awareness of Honeybunch and reducing barriers to support.

 

 

Mums Connected: Connect Clinic (Coming Soon)

Private. Practical. Personal.

Sometimes you don’t need another group session — you need the opportunity to sit down with someone who understands the issue you’re facing.

Mums Connected: Connect Clinic gives mums access to bookable one-to-one appointments with trusted professionals and specialists who can offer information, guidance and a listening ear around specific areas of life.

Depending on the clinic, appointments may include support around:

• Employment, HR and returning to work
• Emotional wellbeing and counselling
• Careers and employability
• Money and financial wellbeing
• Housing and family support
• Legal and practical matters
• Other specialist areas identified by our community

Each Connect Clinic will feature different professionals, so the support available will vary. We’ll let you know who’s joining us, what they can help with and how to book before each clinic.

Where further or ongoing support is needed, specialists can also help you understand your options and connect you with appropriate services.

Because sometimes the right conversation, with the right person, can make all the difference.

Coming soon.

Virtual Village

Our free online community, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, designed to ensure that no woman has to navigate motherhood alone.

Virtual Village provides a safe and supportive space where women can access encouragement, connection and information from the comfort of home.

Through Virtual Village, members can:

• Connect with other women at all stages of motherhood

• Access exclusive online opportunities and wellbeing sessions

• Receive updates about Honeybunch activities and events

• Discover local services and support pathways

• Be reminded that they are not alone

Virtual Village is home to initiatives such as Moment for Me Sundays and provides an accessible way for women to remain connected to their village, wherever they are.

 

Moment for Me Sundays

Exclusively for members of our Virtual Village.

Hosted on the last Sunday of the month, Part of our Wellness Weekends, alongside Mums Connected:The Reset, facilitated by Dr Joyti, these gentle online wellbeing sessions are designed to help women pause, reconnect and prioritise their emotional wellbeing.

Sessions may include:

• Self-compassion practices

• Guided reflection

• Breathwork exercises

• Calming and grounding techniques

• Emotional wellbeing discussions

• Mindfulness-based activities

 

Honeybunch Walking Club

Our Walking Club provides regular opportunities for women and families to connect whilst enjoying the benefits of movement and fresh air.

Including:

• Local community walks

• Seasonal walks

• Occasional countryside and wellbeing walks further afield

 

Honeybunch Kitchen (Coming Soon)

Food has a special way of bringing people together. Honeybunch Kitchen is our community food initiative, encouraging mums and families to cook, share, discover new recipes and connect through food.

Through our Virtual Village and wider Honeybunch community, we’ll share:

• Family-friendly recipes and meal inspiration
• Budget-friendly cooking ideas
• Recipes and traditions from different cultures
• Seasonal food ideas and challenges
• Recipes shared by mums within our community
• Practical tips for making family mealtimes easier

Families can get involved from home by trying recipes, sharing their own favourites, swapping ideas and showing us what they’ve created, helping us build a growing Honeybunch community recipe collection.

From time to time, we may also bring Honeybunch Kitchen to life through short cooking courses, workshops, guest experts and collaborative food projects as part of our Learn & Grow programme.

Cook it. Share it. Connect through food. 💛

 

 

SUPPORT

Practical help when you need it most.

Sometimes we all need a little extra support. Whether it's accessing essentials, finding local services or simply knowing where to turn, Honeybunch is here to help.

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Honeybunch Exchange

Give • Take • Share

Honeybunch Exchange is our community sharing initiative, helping good-quality baby, children’s and family items find their way to families who can use them.

Donate items your family has finished with, browse what’s available through the Exchange, or use our Village Ask if there’s something in particular you’re looking for.

Through Village Ask, our volunteers reach out across our community and networks to see if we can source requested items. We can’t guarantee we’ll find everything, but we’ll use the strength of our village to try.

Everything is shared free of charge, and you never need to give something in order to receive something.

Items are made available through Mums Connected: The Exchange, our every-other-month Mum & Mini community experience. Or privately through our one to one appointment based system coming soon.

Because sometimes all it takes is asking the village. 💗

 

Helping Hands 

Helping Hands provides practical support through signposting, referrals and connecting families with trusted local services. We also reach new mums through community outreach, including our Honeybunch Kindness Bags, helping create a warm first connection with Honeybunch.

Our referrals include pathways into:

• Adult learning opportunities

• Employment support services

• Financial wellbeing support

• Housing advice

• Mental health and wellbeing services

• Parenting and family support

• Community-based services

 

One-to-One Peer Support

Delivered by trained Honeybunch Peer Support Volunteers, one-to-one support offers a listening ear and compassionate encouragement. Delivered both online and in person.

Support focuses on:

• Reducing isolation

• Building confidence

• Emotional support

• Encouraging connection into wider Honeybunch services

• Signposting and escalation where required

🌱 Grow

Helping women flourish.

We believe motherhood should never limit opportunity. Our Grow programmes help women build confidence, develop new skills and embrace new possibilities.

 

Learn & Grow (Coming Soon)

Practical life skills courses and pop-up workshops designed to build confidence, increase independence and support women through every stage of motherhood.

Topics may include:

• Budgeting and financial wellbeing
• First aid
• Nutrition and cooking
• Digital skills
• Creative workshops
• Parenting skills
• Wellbeing
• Seasonal workshops
• Guest-led sessions

 

Volunteering

Volunteering with Honeybunch is more than giving your time—it's an opportunity to build confidence, develop new skills and become part of a supportive community.

Whether you're looking to meet new people, gain experience, return to work, or simply give something back, we offer flexible volunteering opportunities to suit your interests, skills and availability. From supporting sessions and community events to helping behind the scenes, every volunteer plays an important role in helping Honeybunch grow and reach more families.

Through volunteering, you'll have opportunities to:

• Build confidence and develop new skills
• Gain valuable experience for employment or further study
• Make new friendships and become part of a supportive team
• Give back to your local community
• Make a real difference to the lives of women and families

 

Plant & Grow: Community Garden (Coming Soon)

A shared growing space where mums and families can connect with nature, learn new skills, grow food and flowers, and enjoy the benefits of spending time together outdoors.

 

 

🌼 The Honeybunch Experience

At Honeybunch, we believe it's often the little moments that make the biggest difference. Alongside our programmes, we've created experiences that help every mum feel welcomed, encouraged and connected.

💌 Honeybunch Reflection Cards

Our signature reflection cards combine encouraging messages with thoughtful prompts, creating opportunities for conversation, reflection and connection during our sessions and beyond.

 

🎁 Honeybunch Kindness Bags

Our signature outreach initiative. Rather than simply handing out a leaflet, we warmly welcome new mums with a thoughtfully curated Kindness Bag containing small acts of kindness and information about Honeybunch—helping turn a first conversation into the beginning of a village.

 

Discover What's On For Mum's...

What’s On for Mums is the public platform from The Honeybunch Community CIC, helping mums and families discover what’s happening across Greater Manchester while connecting local communities, organisations and businesses.

From things to do and places to go, to local services, community stories and events, What’s On for Mums is all about helping families discover, connect and enjoy more of what their community has to offer.

The platform includes:

• What’s On – Discover family-friendly events, activities, groups and experiences across Greater Manchester.
• Discover – Find local businesses, organisations, venues and services for mums and families.
• Village Voices – Community stories, conversations, expert features, recommendations and inspiring local content.
• Watch – Our digital and YouTube content exploring places, people, experiences and conversations relevant to mums and families.
• What’s On for Mums Events – Our quarterly public community events bringing together markets, food, entertainment, activities, local organisations and the Honeybunch Exchange in one welcoming family experience.
• Collaborations & Partnerships – Working with local businesses, organisations and The Honeybunch Community to create useful content, experiences and opportunities for families.

Our quarterly events are designed to become a regular feature of the What’s On for Mums calendar — a place to shop, eat, play, connect and support local, while also helping to raise funds and awareness for the work of The Honeybunch Community CIC.

Through advertising, partnerships, events and other opportunities, What’s On for Mums also helps generate income that supports the long-term sustainability of Honeybunch’s community work.

Whether you’re looking for something to do, somewhere to go, a local business to discover or simply want to know what’s on for mums near you, we’re here to help you find it.

Discover more. Connect locally. Support your community.

Visit the What's On For Mum's website

 

 

Join Our Village

Whether you're looking to connect with other mums, find support when you need it, grow through new opportunities, or give back to your community, there's a place for you at Honeybunch.

Together, we're building a community where every woman feels welcomed, valued and supported—through every stage of motherhood and beyond.

Because it takes a village. 💛