As part of their new joint venture, Kallis, Kate and Ellis brought styling and pampering to an exclusive event held at Mental Health Foundation’s London office. With a focus on supporting mums’ mental wellbeing, this gathering wasn’t just about having a treat—it was about connection, conversation, and giving the mums time to focus on themselves in a supportive group setting.
Kate Ferdinand said: “We’re delighted to have partnered with the Mental Health Foundation for our second Kallis event this Mental Health Awareness Week, and giving a community of mums a proper pampering. Both the Foundation and Kallis want to empower people to feel fantastic about themselves, especially when they’ve been through difficult times.
“Being a mum is an incredible journey, but it’s also one filled with endless responsibilities. Between school runs, meal planning, and managing household demands, self-care often takes a backseat. This event was designed to change that—empowering mums and giving them the opportunity to pause, recharge, and remind themselves that they, too, deserve care and attention.”
Ellis Ranson said: “Working in the industry, I know so well that making yourself feel good through fashion can be the first thing to get dropped when you’re experiencing challenges with your mental health.
“We wanted this amazing community of mums, who’ve all taken part in one of the Foundation’s programmes - to be pampered and spoiled by our team. Fashion has the power to not only leave people with a smile on their face by making them look and feel special, but can also help them feel empowered as they go forward with their lives. We all deserve to feel and be radiant every day, so we hope our events leave a lasting feeling of community among the mums who take part.”
Parents, particularly lone parents, are at a higher risk of experiencing poor mental health. If untreated, parental mental health problems can affect the long-term wellbeing of both parents and children. The mums at the event are participants in Mental Health Foundation’s projects the Parent Champions Group and Family Zone.
These projects are rooted in peer support, providing parents with a safe space to connect, share challenges, and celebrate their experiences.
The parents’ lived experience is valuable, and the groups also provide the opportunity for them to voice their opinions. These views can help to shape and develop Mental Health Foundation’s research, policy and programme work.
Jessica Janes, Parenting Programmes Manager at Mental Health Foundation, said: “Connections and community are really important for our mental health, and are often an element of our projects, like Parent Champions and Family Zone, that are designed to support people to live well and help prevent poor mental health developing.
“Peer support offers mums a space to connect, share experiences, and find reassurance in knowing they are not alone. Through community, we build understanding, resilience, and a support network that strengthens mental wellbeing."
Mental Health Foundation is the home of Mental Health Awareness Week (12-18 May) and the theme this year is community. Community is an important protective factor for our mental health as it makes us feel safe, gives us and sense of belonging and purpose, and provides support. More information and get involved at www.mentalhealth.org.uk/mhaw #ThisIsMyCommunity.