Relationship Health Matters CIC
Working to implement Relationship Health and the I Matter approach in real-world settings
Supporting primary care, schools, families, and communities to strengthen wellbeing through practical relationship health learning and joined-up thinking
A community-focused organisation working in association with
I Matter Training Ltd to make relationship health insights and skills accessible across education, health, and community settings.
👉 Donate to our bursary fund
What We Do
Relationship Health Matters CIC is a community interest company working in partnership with I Matter Training. It does not directly deliver training as a primary function. Its role is to support the practical application of relationship health in real-world settings.
Our focus is on helping schools, professionals, and communities develop shared understanding, practical skills, and joined-up approaches to relationship-based wellbeing.
We support implementation and system development, working alongside I Matter Training, which delivers the structured learning programmes
Our areas of focus include:
Schools and Professional Practice:
Supporting schools and professionals to develop shared understanding in practice roles
- training programmes
- school partnerships
- professional development
Community Learning and
Prevention
Supporting early, accessible learning opportunities for families and communities.
- Community Wheel
- local engagement projects
- entry-level learning pathways
Consultation and :
System Support
Supporting joined-up practice around families and services where needs are complex.
- consultations
- multi-agency thinking
- relationship health planning
Our Role in the System
Relationship Health Matters CIC works alongside partner organisations to support the development and implementation of relationship health approaches across localities.
It focuses on coordination, enablement, and system development rather than direct delivery of training.
Relationship Health Matters CIC
- Supports funding applications, coordination, partnership development, and programme design
- Works in collaboration with schools, GP practices, and community organisations
- Engages with public sector initiatives and grant-funded locality programmes
I Matter Training Ltd
- Provides the structured I Matter Learning Journey and training platform
- Delivers professional and family learning pathways
- Supports practitioner development, progression, and applied learning
Together
This partnership ensures consistent access to relationship health learning across different settings, combining:
- structured learning pathways (I Matter Training Ltd)
- and locality-based implementation and system development (Relationship Health Matters CIC)
Our Priorities
We focus on:
- Supporting prevention and early intervention
- Working in partnership with public sector and community organisations
- Enabling access to structured learning rather than directly delivering it
- Supporting sustainable, locality-based approaches
- Helping systems adopt consistent, practical relationship health frameworks
Who We Work With
We collaborate with:
- Schools and education providers
- GP practices and primary care networks
- Local authorities and locality partnerships
- Community organisations
- Families and practitioners through partner settings
- Funding bodies and commissioners
How We Support Local Areas
Our work enables locality-based approaches that bring together:
- Funded or bursary-supported access to structured learning
- Training and development for practitioners
- Introduction of relationship health learning pathways into schools and communities
- Light-touch coordination across partner organisations
- Support for prevention and early intervention approaches
We aim to support the conditions for consistent, joined-up relationship health-informed practice across a locality.
Current Projects
We are currently supporting and coordinating several locality-based initiatives, including:
- School-based Relationship Health and I Matter programmes in Kendal and the Morecambe Bay area
- GP locality-linked pilot work
- Bursary-supported access to learning for schools and families
- Community initiatives focused on reducing isolation and strengthening connection and wellbeing
- Development of practitioner roles within partner organisations
Bursary Opportunities (Kendal Area)
Limited bursary-supported places are currently available for schools and families in the Kendal area.
These opportunities support access to I Matter Fundamentals training through partner organisations as part of our locality development work.
👉 Please contact us for more information or to express interest.
Get Involved
If you are a school, organisation, or locality partner interested in working together, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Opportunities include:
- Participating in locality pilot programmes
- Accessing funded or supported learning opportunities
- Partnering on community-based initiatives
- Exploring funding or commissioning collaborations
Contact
For enquiries:
👉 www.imattertraining.com/contact-us
We are currently working with
CURRENT PROJECTS
Professional Training for Schools in Kendal, Morecambe Bay Area
To build on the success of our work with Kendal Primary Care Network we have successfully applied for a grant from the Westmorland and Furness Community Development Fund.
The aim is to help more schools become relationship health and I Matter informed with a named Link professional who can support those who want to learn more.
To apply for a place on the current programme please contact-us
Community Wheel Online and Local in Kendal, Morecambe Bay Area
Addressing Isolation and Supporting Conversations
To respond to the needs we have seen in many families who have come forward for help with a child we are progressing work on a local Community Wheel project.
The aim is to reduce isolation and support skills building for relationship health at a community level through positive fun activities.
First participants will be those who have completed a Getting Started Workshop and the Essentials of Attachment, as a minimum entry level.
Relationship Health Informed Consultations and Training to Support an I Matter Online Learning Journey in Kendal, Morecambe Bay Area
To support for more skills focussed and joined up approach to helping families where there are challenges, Relationship Health Matters CIC works with professionals in schools and community organisations to offer relationship health and I Matter informed consultations and for those who want to commit to the stages and steps of the I Matter Relationship Health Learning Journey.
The aim of consultations is to ensure that we help families to identify priorities and track progress over time on key details as they progress through the I Matter Learning Journey. We have seen that best results come from a longer commitment. For questions please contact-us