We are the village.
Join the Maytrescence village this May and let’s stand together, alongside those already fighting for awareness, understanding and integration of matrescence into mainstream society.
Your donation supports 6 amazing charities providing vital support now to mothers and parents. Find out more about each charity further down the page.
PANDAS Foundation - mental health before, during and after pregnancy.
Cavell - supporting nurses and midwives.
Suicide&Co - provide bereavement support following suicide.
Five X More - campaign for equitable maternity care for Black mothers.
Maternity Action - provide support for workplace discrimination.
AIMS for a better birth - advocacy for birth and human rights.
In addition, you’re helping to create The Maytrescence Foundation, an organisation with the singular focus of embedding matrescence into mainstream society.
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Donate today and fund change now, and in the future.
01. Provide support now.
90% of all donations during May will be invested in charities providing vital support to those in the depths of their matrescence journey. These organisations change lives, everyday. You can learn more about them in the section below.
The charities we will support during Maytrescence 2026 are;
02. Build for the future.
10% of all donations during May will be invested in building The Maytrescence Foundation. This Foundation is how we will continue to raise awareness; promote education, advocate for matrescence and provide funding for grassroots non-profits who are in the trenches with mothers and parents every day providing life-changing support.
The Maytrescence Foundation will be dedicated to the integration of matrescence into every corner of society; from ante-natal classes to parent resources to everyday language.
It’s time for significant change. We are the village for the mothers and parents of today, and tomorrow.
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Support 6 charities with 1 donation.
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Offer hope, empathy and support for every parent, carer or network affected by Perinatal Mental Illness
For over a decade, PANDAS free services and community have been here to provide hope, empathy and support to the families affected by a perinatal mental illness and to support parents from conception through to birth and beyond.
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Cavell exist so every nursing and midwifery professional feels supported, valued, and empowered to care for the nation
They provide grants, advice and a listening ear to nurses, midwives, nursing associates and maternity support workers looking to take charge of their finances and feel more in control. So when health, relationships and bills are causing stress, Cavell is here to help.
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Suicide&Co is a national charity providing specialist support for anyone bereaved by suicide. Navigating suicide loss can be hard and isolating. Suicide&Co are here to change that.
Suicide&Co is the only national charity in the UK focused on professional support for people bereaved by suicide. Their mission is to provide essential support and open up the conversation about suicide loss, so no one has to go through it alone.
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Five X More are proud to be the UK’s leading women’s health organisation focused on Black maternal health. Their mission is to empower, support, and advocate for Black women, ensuring they receive the respectful, equitable, and high-quality care they deserve during pregnancy and beyond.
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Maternity Action is the UK’s maternity rights charity dedicated to promoting, protecting and enhancing the rights of all pregnant women, new mothers and their families to employment, social security and health care.
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