Hempsall’s consultancy joins the Coram Group
Fiona Simpson
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Hempsall’s early years consultancy and training organisation has joined the Coram Group to become Coram Hempsall’s.
Hempsall’s, founded in 1999 by James Hempsall, provides project management, consultancy and research in early years and childcare, as well as delivering relevant training workshops and courses.
It already works closely with Coram Family and Childcare, which joined the Coram Group in 2019, and will continue to do so as part of the Coram Group.
Hempsall’s supports organisations independently and within Childcare Works programmes across the early years, childcare, the Holiday Activities and Food programme, local authorities, and central government in a bid to achieve change and deliver best practice, with a focus on tackling inequality and the effects of disadvantage.
James Hempsall, managing director, Coram Hempsall’s said: “We are delighted to be joining Coram and becoming Coram Hempsall’s.
“Our mission remains the same - to achieve change and better opportunities for children and families. We are fast approaching our 25th year of supporting providers, businesses, charities, schools, local authorities, and government departments across the UK and the world. We know there is still vital work to be done, and joining the Coram Group will enable us to engage with their extensive network of partners and play an even bigger part in the evolution of childcare and early education, which will be high on the agenda for government and policy makers in the months and years ahead.”
Dr Carol Homden, chief executive of the Coram Group said: “The integration of Hempsall’s into the Coram Group holds the potential to enable this dynamic business to grow and make even more difference to early years and childcare services available to families.
“We have a shared understanding of how to bring about change through finding solutions to the problems faced by the sector and families, and then taking practical steps to resolve these issues. I believe this development is a significant step forward combining skills and approaches to achieve lasting change.”
Established as the Foundling Hospital in 1739, Coram is the first and longest serving children’s charity in the UK.
The Coram Group combines the expertise of 12 organisations aiming to create better chances for children.
