National Family Week

Thursday 30 October 2008

Britain's first National Family Week will be held from 25 to 31 May 2009.

This important new initiative will celebrate and promote the social and personal benefits of family life, which is crucial for the future of our society. Improvements in education, health, crime rates and the economy are all closely connected with good family relationships. At this time of economic instability, this is a particularly strong, positive and abiding message.

During the week, numerous fun activities and events for families will take place in hundreds of venues across the nation, some with celebrity involvement. Not-for-profit organisations will use the week to showcase their own family-friendly work and services, and to encourage debate on the key issues. Businesses such as cinemas, leisure and sports centres, shops and visitor attractions will offer relevant discounts and promotions.

National Family Week has received cross-party political support and is endorsed by Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Ed Balls MP (Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families), and by a host of important organisations and charities including Save the Children and the Women's Institute.

There will be extensive national media coverage in newspapers, magazines, on TV and online. Wallplanners, 'Family Fun' booklets and goodie bags will be distributed through the Mail on Sunday, IPC Media's women's weekly magazines and all the major national shopping centres during the week before the event.

Further information is available here.