Always a warm welcome
Orisha Foundation is a community hub in Marylebone dedicated to helping parents who have become estranged from their children.
Our Impact
500+ parents supported through programmes and advocacy
24/7 digital support available via the Orisha Connect app
Dozens of families prevented from homelessness each year
Marylebone Sanctuary Hub
We know the pain, isolation and stigma that comes with separation. Through creative arts, music, and a safe space for open conversation, we support parents in rebuilding confidence, finding purpose, and where possible, beginning the journey towards reconciliation.
Orisha Connect App
24/7 digital support including:
- Legal rights chatbot
- Peer support forums
- Art therapy exercises
- Crisis alerts linked to our hub
Our Impact
500+ parents supported through programmes and advocacy
24/7 digital support available via the Orisha Connect app
Dozens of families prevented from homelessness each year
Marylebone Sanctuary Hub
We know the pain, isolation and stigma that comes with separation. Through creative arts, music, and a safe space for open conversation, we support parents in rebuilding confidence, finding purpose, and where possible, beginning the journey towards reconciliation.
Orisha Connect App
24/7 digital support including:
- Legal rights chatbot
- Peer support forums
- Art therapy exercises
- Crisis alerts linked to our hub
Programmes
Sacred Canvas Art Therapy
Through painting, sculpture, and narrative storytelling, parents and children are given a safe and creative outlet to process their experiences. Guided by trauma specialists, these sessions help to reduce symptoms of PTSD, rebuild confidence, and strengthen the emotional bond between parent and child. The art created often becomes a powerful testimony of resilience, hope, and healing.
Guardian Voices
We believe that those who have lived through the SGO process must have a seat at the table where decisions are made. Guardian Voices trains and pays SGO parents to act as advocates, using their lived experience to influence family courts, social services, and national policy. By equipping parents to speak out, we not only amplify their voices but also drive systemic reform that protects future families.
Roots to Stability
Many SGO parents face the threat of homelessness and financial insecurity. Roots to Stability is a 12-week programme designed to break that cycle. Combining practical housing support, vocational training in creative and income-generating skills, and one-to-one mental health counselling, it gives parents the tools to build lasting stability. The goal is not just crisis prevention but the creation of sustainable futures for families.
Orisha Journeys
Isolation is one of the most painful consequences of the SGO process. Orisha Journeys brings parents and families together for cultural trips, museum visits, and nature outings, helping them to reclaim their sense of identity and belonging. These shared experiences nurture family bonds, create community cohesion, and remind parents that they are not alone in their journey of healing.
About Us…
Every year, over 15,000 SGOs are issued in the UK. Many face isolation, cultural insensitivity, and trauma despite acquittal.
At Orisha Foundation, we refuse to let parents be silenced.
The Orisha Foundation is the UK’s first dedicated support organisation for parents navigating Special Guardianship Orders (SGOs). We exist to dismantle systemic injustice and provide holistic care through:
- Trauma-informed art therapy
- Systemic advocacy and policy reform
- Crisis prevention and housing stability
- Digital innovation through our Orisha Connect app
Our Marylebone Sanctuary Hub in London is a safe space where families can heal, connect, and rebuild their futures.
67%
of parents experience severe financial hardship.
42%
are at risk of homelessness.
About Us…
Every year, over 15,000 SGOs are issued in the UK. Many face isolation, cultural insensitivity, and trauma despite acquittal.
At Orisha Foundation, we refuse to let parents be silenced.
The Orisha Foundation is the UK’s first dedicated support organisation for parents navigating Special Guardianship Orders (SGOs). We exist to dismantle systemic injustice and provide holistic care through:
- Trauma-informed art therapy
- Systemic advocacy and policy reform
- Crisis prevention and housing stability
- Digital innovation through our Orisha Connect app
Our Marylebone Sanctuary Hub in London is a safe space where families can heal, connect, and rebuild their futures.
67%
of parents experience severe financial hardship.
42%
are at risk of homelessness.
Get Involved
- For Parents: Join our programmes, download the Orisha Connect app, or visit our Marylebone hub.
- For Professionals: Refer clients securely, train in trauma-informed practice, and support systemic reform.
- For Supporters: Partner with us, fund our work, or attend our annual “Unsilenced” Art Exhibition where parent artwork raises funds for legal aid.
240
Art Therapy Sessions per year
35
Families Housed
Get Involved
- For Parents: Join our programmes, download the Orisha Connect app, or visit our Marylebone hub.
- For Professionals: Refer clients securely, train in trauma-informed practice, and support systemic reform.
- For Supporters: Partner with us, fund our work, or attend our annual “Unsilenced” Art Exhibition where parent artwork raises funds for legal aid.
240
Art Therapy Sessions per year
35
Families Housed
Our Vision
A UK where every parent affected by a Special Guardianship Order can reclaim their agency, dignity, and stability, supported through the healing power of art, the strength of community, and the opportunities created by technology.
Our Vision
A UK where every parent affected by a Special Guardianship Order can reclaim their agency, dignity, and stability, supported through the healing power of art, the strength of community, and the opportunities created by technology.
Contact us
The Orisha Foundation relies on partnerships, donations, and volunteers. Whether you are a parent seeking support, a professional working in the justice system, or someone who wants to help, there is a place for you here.
Contact us
The Orisha Foundation relies on partnerships, donations, and volunteers. Whether you are a parent seeking support, a professional working in the justice system, or someone who wants to help, there is a place for you here.