Meet the Founder & Ceo
Bianca Sapara-Grant
Bianca Sapara-Grant is the founder and CEO of Parent Power, an organisation dedicated to supporting families and training professionals to deliver effective services. With over 20 years of experience, Bianca has worked in various sectors, including education, health, voluntary, and social services. Her roles have included Literacy and Family Learning Tutor, Parent Support Practitioner, and Domestic Abuse Training and Awareness Officer. She holds qualifications such as a PGCE in Literacy, certification in Positive Parenting, and is a certified NHS Mental Health First Aid Youth Instructor.Bianca has designed and delivered several training programmes for families and professionals, with a particular focus on vulnerable and marginalised communities. Her work is based on evidence-based research, ensuring that resources are regularly updated to reflect the latest developments in child development and best practices. Parent Power's resources are utilised by UK local authorities, schools, the NHS, and the fostering sector. Additionally, Bianca coordinated the Hunger Programme, a UK government initiative aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles among vulnerable children and families.
Our VISION
It's all about the child
Our vision is to champion the work of parenting as a force for better outcomes for children and young people. We want the next generation to have the character, confidence and skills to lead healthy, fulfilling and productive lives.
We want our young people to have a good childhood now so that they can have a great adulthood. To forge relationships and feel they belong to their community and feel connected to the global community. To feel empowered to care for the world and take on responsibilities and make contributions towards a prosperous and socially just society. We believe parents play a big part in making this happen.
This means parents, and those that have a responsibility for children, should be supported because good parenting is the bedrock to building a healthy, thriving society. At Parent Power, our projects, programmes and events are designed to support parents and carers but at the centre of the design is the child. That's why at Parent Power we say, 'It's all about the child'.
HOW WE WORK
By making all our projects and programmes about what is best for the child, we continue to innovate and deliver wide-ranging activities in a variety of formats, from wellbeing journals for young people, to coaching parents one-to-one, practical skills workshops, spaces for dialogue, workshops on Zoom, using the performing arts for young people, or arts and crafts for fun family activities.
As a London community-based organisation, we have developed a powerful network of parents, schools, charities, social enterprises, funders and advocates and our reach continues to grow.
Parent Power delivers high value to parents, young people, schools, charities and other community-based organisations as a result of it's ability to define culturally-specific needs and communicate across communities.
Our successful projects
perinatal projects
EXTRA HELP FOR YOU
Our Perinatal Project Extra Help For You supports parents from pregnancy through the early years, focusing on wellbeing, cultural understanding, and access to care. We work to address challenges such as communication barriers, stigma, and unequal treatment in healthcare, creating a safe space for parents to share experiences, build confidence, and connect with resources that nurture both parent and child.
employability programme
DISCOVERING ME
Employability programme Discovering Me is designed to help individuals gain the skills, confidence, and opportunities needed to enter or re-enter the workplace. Through workshops, mentoring, and practical support, participants build their CVs, prepare for interviews, and develop key workplace skills. The programme focuses on unlocking potential and creating clear pathways to meaningful employment. Whether you’re starting fresh or returning to work, Discovering Me opens doors, builds skills, and inspires you to aim higher.
