Supporting our local community
Supporting the Community
At NOWS, we believe that healing doesn’t happen in isolation — it’s rooted in connection, care, and community. Each year, we dedicate our time, skills, and resources to local charities, grassroots organisations, and families who need gentle support. From sponsoring youth teams and healthcare initiatives to hosting wellbeing days for carers, our aim is simple: to show up with heart, create meaningful impact, and help people feel held in the moments that matter most.
Havens Hospices
https://www.havenshospices.org.uk
Havens Hospices provides specialist care for children, young people, and adults with complex or incurable conditions — as well as vital support for their families. In 2025, NOWS proudly partnered with them in a range of meaningful ways:
- Curated and donated an “Essentials for Healing” range for each therapy room
- Sponsored the Staff Awards to honour frontline workers
- Sponsored the Christmas Charity Lunch, including a heart-led presentation
- Supported fundraising raffles throughout the year
“This is more than charity — it’s a relationship rooted in shared values of care, dignity, and whole-person support.”
Lady McAdden Breast Cancer Trust
https://www.ladymcadden.org
We dedicated our 2024 charitable outreach to Lady McAdden, an Essex-based charity providing early detection and breast health education. Our partnership included:
Reiki energy healing
Yoga & meditation
Aroma care talk
Free calming sprays
Presentation on emotional regulation & creating calm
“A rare moment to feel seen, supported, and soothed.”
Lighthouse Child Development Centre
https://www.eput.nhs.uk/services/lighthouse-development-centre/about-lighthouse-centre
The Lighthouse Centre supports children and young people (CYP) with developmental needs, and their families.
NOWS offered:
Offered free Reiki energy healing sessions to parents and carers
Created gentle, grounding spaces for rest and nervous system support
Supported families navigating complex developmental journeys
“When we hold the carers, we hold the whole family.”
SSIF Events at Cliffs Pavilion
In partnership with Southend SEND Independent Forum (SSIF)
Across two special events, NOWS hosted restorative wellbeing days for parents and carers of children with additional needs — creating space for deep exhale, gentle connection, and practical emotional support.
“A Day to Receive” ran from 10am–2pm at Cliffs Pavilion and included:
“A rare moment to feel seen, supported, and soothed.”
Reiki energy healing
Yoga & meditation
Aroma care talk
Free calming sprays
A heartfelt presentation on techniques to create calm, regulate the nervous system, and reconnect with inner steadiness
These events were free of charge and designed specifically for parents and carers who give so much of themselves — offering a rare moment to be nurtured, seen, and held.
“The space felt safe, welcoming, and filled with kindness. For once, I could just be.” – Parent Attendee
Leighwood Youth Football Team
Ongoing Sponsorship
We are proud to sponsor Leighwood Youth FC, supporting their mission to foster confidence, teamwork, and joy through sport. This sponsorship provides vital kit, equipment, and opportunities for local children to thrive both on and off the pitch.
“Every child deserves a safe space to grow, belong, and feel powerful in their own body — sport helps build that.”