The Difference We’ve Made: Real Support, Real People, Real Impact

February 27, 2026.Reading time 3 minutes.

When we started the Mark Hewitson Foundation, the goal was simple: Provide immediate support when people need it most. Not next month.Not after a long assessment.Not once things have completely fallen apart. But in the moment. And since then, the difference has been real. The Numbers (Because They Matter) Since launching, we have: • Distributed […]

The Poverty Trap: Why “Just Work Harder” Isn’t the Answer

February 7, 2026.Reading time 8 minutes.

If escaping poverty was as simple as trying harder, millions of people wouldn’t be stuck fighting the same battles year after year. But poverty isn’t just about money.It’s about systems, access, stability – and the constant exhaustion of surviving. And once you fall into the poverty trap, climbing back out is far harder than most […]

The School Holidays Struggle: Surviving Summer and Preparing for Back to School

August 6, 2025.Reading time 3 minutes.

Summer holidays can be a strange time. They’re meant to be a break — a chance to breathe, spend time with the kids, maybe even enjoy a bit of sunshine. But if I’m honest, they often feel more like a pressure cooker. The cost of keeping children entertained, fed, and kitted out for the next […]

Finding Support with Chronic Illness

July 30, 2025.Reading time 4 minutes.

Living with chronic illness is exhausting. Not just the pain, the brain fog, the fatigue, the flare-ups… but the endless admin, the explaining, the guilt, the “you don’t look sick” comments. It’s a full-time job in survival — and most days, it pays in exhaustion. And some of the worst moments? They’re not even about […]

We’re hiring! Volunteer Fundraiser

July 16, 2025.Reading time 5 minutes.

Volunteer Fundraiser – Role Description Organisation: Mark Hewitson Foundation 💝 Location: Remote / Based in Coventry or surrounding areas (flexible) Time commitment: Flexible – a few hours per week, can vary based on availability Reports to: Trustees ————————————————————————— About the Foundation The Mark Hewitson Foundation 💝 is a UK-registered charity (No. 1194907) set up in […]

“You’re 18, You’re Free”… But What Now? A Post for Care Leavers

July 5, 2025.Reading time 4 minutes.

If you’ve just left care — or you’re about to — let me say this first:You’re not alone, and you’re not expected to have it all figured out. I won’t lie — the moment you turn 18, the world expects a lot from you. One minute you’re in foster care, a residential home, or supported […]