About Us

Happy Kids eases the way for small people in a big world.

We’re honoured to be there, every step of the way.

Mrs C Bleichfeld

Chair, Parent and Community Activist

Mrs C Bleichfeld, chair, parent and community activist.
Her involvement in developing organisational capacity and new projects, networking to inform current community needs.

Mrs E Spitzer

Mrs E Spitzer, with 45+ years' experience in development and staff supervision, is a qualified teacher, nursery manager, SENCo, and DSL. Actively overseeing projects, addressing any child protection, safeguarding, health and safety concerns.

Mrs C S Adler

Mrs C S Adler, with 30 years of teaching experience, brings passion to addressing children's challenges. Her creativity and understanding of children’s developmental needs greatly influence the project's impact.

Mrs T Direnfeld

Mrs T Direnfeld, has over 20 years of teaching experience, an NCFE Level 2 certificate in Team Leading, project management and experience in financial management and project budgeting.

Mr P Lampin

Mr P Lampin, a Premises Manager of a local school. He updates relevant premises and health and safety regulations.

Our Staff

Drawing on 15 years of experience, our team combines the energy of former participants who have returned as volunteers and youth leaders with the expertise of staff working in education.

Staff qualifications include: Teacher training, Level 2 in Safeguarding. We deliver youth work training, induction, and ongoing support.

Ongoing staff training ensures that activities are designed to promote all aspects of child development.

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After School Activities

Why Happy Kids

Happy Kids recognises that every girl is a sum of many parts.. We refer girls to other projects within our organisation, so that they can access alternative support.

We continue to expand our services to meet every need.

With nearly two decades of service delivery, we have a strong track record of success.

Girls come to us because they feel

lonelydeprivedunwantedunableunacceptedclumsyboredstifledinadequateunderachievedignored

Girls stay because they feel

safewelcomevalidatedsupportedheardseenconfidentvalued

The Happy Kids team areEducatorsTherapistsLeadersTrailblazersRole-playersGuides

109 graduates have returned to Happy Kids as youth volunteers and then as experienced staff.

Many have referred others to our services, and many are sending their own girls, making them second-generation beneficiaries.

Demand keeps growing, doubling the need.

Many of our supporters have repeatedly funded our organisation, proving our credibility and compliance.

‘I attended Happy Kids programmes, and now I am ready to give back to others the experience that I enjoyed’.

Sarah. Volunteer

Mina's Story

At 8 years old, Mina struggled to make friends. She often picked fights, felt rejected by her peers, and found everyday social interactions challenging. After seeing an advert in a local circular, her mum enrolled her in Happy Kids’ Social Skills Club — a decision that proved life-changing.

After just six sessions, Mina's mum noticed a real difference. Mina was responding to social situations more appropriately, the fighting had stopped, and she was enjoying positive interactions in the playground and beyond. By the end of the programme, she had made remarkable progress.

Through role-play, social stories, and interactive games, Mina learned to recognise social cues, express her thoughts and feelings more effectively, manage her emotions, and build healthy friendships. As her confidence and self-awareness grew, she became more comfortable around others, her behaviour at school improved, and she began participating happily in group activities with her peers.

Leah Volunteer

User Feedback

“Joining Happy Kids has been delightful. I love my mentor, Sarah; she is kind and so much fun. After 6 weeks, I have so many friends, even in school, I feel better.”

Rachel, 8 Happy Kid

“Happy Kids has loads of dollies and games. I enjoy role-playing and do skits with my friends.”

Shaina, 6 Happy Kid

“Riki’s school work in comprehension and creative writing has greatly improved; she is very well in class”.

G.F Teacher

“Faigy’s bi-weekly sessions have increased her focus and Participation during class. With an expanded vocabulary, she gained confidence in her speech and social interactions.”

R.V Therapist

“Faigy’s bi-weekly sessions have increased her focus and “I love dancing to the beat, I won’t miss a session, its so lively and fun.”

Lea, 12 Happy Kid

“Ester enjoyed the adventure trips and spending time in nature. We don’t have a large outdoor space.”

Ester's Mum Parent

“Kudos to the staff at Happy Kids, who work in tandem to deliver a wide range of services that stimulate and motivate beneficiaries. That is why I frequently refer my students to Happy Kids.”

Mrs Scheinfeld Headteacher

“I noticed a difference when the girls returned to school after the Happy Kids playscheme. They are content and very calm. They tend to be more sharing and positive.”

S.W Teacher