A brand-new Wirral-based Community Interest Company (CIC) is now offering child mental health support groups after its successful launch event that raised over £2,500. Tiny Tools For Big Feelings, founded by child mental health expert Carly Openshaw, is on a mission to help children, young people and families navigate the growing mental health crisis.
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The CIC offers six-week programmes for children aged 6+, providing tools to manage anxiety, grief and neurodivergent conditions. Sessions are available 1-2-1 or in groups, with group courses currently priced at just £70 for the entire course. Thanks to the successful launch event, these programmes are currently fully funded and free to families.
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On Saturday 4th October 2025, The Queen’s Hotel in New Brighton was filled with laughter, music and heartfelt emotion as over 80 guests came together for the launch of Tiny Tools for Big Feelings CIC. The night was a huge success, raising £2,504.90 after costs. These funds will directly support more than 60 local children and young people to access anxiety and wellbeing programmes across Wirral and Merseyside.
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Former Premier League goalkeeper Chris Kirkland shared his powerful mental health journey to a standing ovation, while the Mayor of Wirral joined guests in celebrating this milestone event. The raffle sold out, the auction exceeded expectations, and guests filled the dance floor as the live band and DJ kept spirits high throughout the night.
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Within days, Tiny Tools For Big Feelings has already begun delivering its first funded courses. Two anxiety-support groups for ages 5–10 and 11–18 welcomed children struggling with anxiety, school refusal and neurodiverse needs. There are now plans to create more support groups for children and parents alike.
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Founder & Director, Carly Openshaw, said: “The energy in the room was unbelievable. There was laughter, tears and so much hope. The fact that those funds are already helping children just days later shows how powerful community can be. We have huge plans to bridge the gap with the child mental health crisis and give families vital tools to help navigate these challenges.”
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Alongside children’s services, Tiny Tools For Big Feelings also provides family support and parent-focused courses, ensuring that caregivers are equipped with the strategies they need too. Led by a team of experts, Tiny Tools For Big Feelings is dedicated to creating real change for children, overwhelmed families, carers and neurodivergent young people.
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With 1 in 6 children between 5 and 15 suffering from some sort of mental health disorder, families stretched and the NHS child mental health waiting list over 12 months, the new CIC is bridging the gap in a major way. Any parents or care givers struggling with the pressures of child mental health problems are encouraged to get in touch free of charge to see what help is available.
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