Sunbeam is among the best fostering agencies in the UK
currently in England to support fostering
About us
Sunbeam is one of the largest and most progressive independent fostering agencies in the UK.
We provide good quality and innovated family placements to children in care. Sunbeam is an established Independent Fostering Agency that provides a range of fostering placements to meet the needs of looked after children. The organisation is managed by a team of experienced, qualified professionals who provide innovative and needs led service to children and young people in foster care.
What Sets Sunbeam Apart
Why Choose Sunbeam
Excellent support
Competitive Allowances
Effective Matching
20 Years of Experience
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LGBT+ History Month 2025
LGBT History Month is a time to celebrate and reflect on the rich history, struggles, and achievements of LGBTQ+ community. Each year, it offers a chance to recognise the individuals, movements, and milestones that have shaped LGBTQ+ rights and visibility, both in the UK and globally. By looking back at the challenges faced and the progress made, LGBT History Month serves not only as a moment of pride but also as an opportunity to educate and inspire change for a more inclusive future. With a different theme each year, the month encourages learning, reflection, and action, providing a platform to amplify the voices and stories that have often been overlooked. This celebration reminds us of the importance of equality, acceptance, and understanding in building a world where everyone can be proud of who they are. Sunbeam Fostering firmly believes in the power of diversity and inclusivity. We celebrate the rich tapestry of identities and experiences within the LGBTQ+ community and recognize the incredible potential that LGBTQ+ foster carers possess in shaping the lives of vulnerable children. We firmly believe that love knows no boundaries, and it is the foundation upon which we build our fostering community. Origins of LGBT History Month LGBT History Month in the UK began in 2005, following the success of similar events in the United States, where National LGBT History Month had been observed since 1994. The UK initiative was launched by the LGBT History Month Steering Group, which included key organisations like Schools Out UK and the Department of Education. It was timed to coincide with the anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of male homosexuality in the UK, which occurred on 27th November 1967. The idea was to ensure that the LGBTQ+ community’s history and contributions were recognised and taught in schools, workplaces, and communities. LGBT History Month not only provides an opportunity to highlight the struggles of LGBTQ+ individuals but also to celebrate milestones, such as the achievements in equal rights and social acceptance. Theme for LGBT History Month 2025 The theme for LGBT History Month 2025 in the UK will be “Activism and Social Change.” This theme will focus on the history of LGBTQ+ activism and the transformative social changes driven by advocacy, protest, and the tireless efforts of individuals and communities. This theme is a powerful reminder of the ongoing work for equality, and it celebrates the activists and movements that have made positive changes in the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals. As we look to the future, it serves as an invitation for us all to reflect on how we can contribute to furthering social change and activism for the LGBTQ+ community. Resources for LGBT History Month To help people learn more about LGBTQ+ history and how to get involved during LGBT History Month, several key resources are available: Fostering and Supporting LGBTQ+ Families LGBT History Month is a time for reflection and celebration, but it is also an opportunity to look forward, especially in areas like fostering. Many LGBTQ+ individuals and couples can make a difference in the lives of children by offering a safe, loving, and inclusive home. Fostering is one of the most meaningful ways to do this. At Sunbeam Fostering, we welcome foster parents from all backgrounds, regardless of sexual orientation. What truly matters is your ability to provide a safe, loving, and supportive home for a child. We are committed to ensuring that all foster parents, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, have the resources and support needed to succeed in fostering. Every child deserves love and care, and your home could be the perfect place to provide that. If you are interested in becoming a foster carer please call us on 02087990930 or visit our website www.sunbeamfostering.com Written By- Nishtha Singh(Digital Marketing Officer)
Fostering in Nottingham and Surrounding Area
Are you looking for a way to make a real difference in someone’s life? Do you have the compassion, patience, and commitment to offer a child the love and stability they deserve? If so, becoming a foster carer with Sunbeam could be the rewarding journey you’ve been waiting for. What is Fostering Fostering is a way to offer children and young people a safe, nurturing home while their own parents are unable to look after them. How long you care for the child depends on the type of foster care. It can range from one night to many years, or until the child is an adult. Who can become a Foster Carer? We need foster carers from a wide range of backgrounds, races and religion. This is because all children have their own unique and individual backgrounds and heritage. You do not need to be married, own a house or have children of your own. All you need is to have a spare bedroom and a loving and nurturing environment to give to the child. Why Choose Sunbeam At Sunbeam, we are proud of our standards and the help & support we provide to all our foster carers. Sunbeam offers up to £720 fostering allowance per child per week depending on children’s needs. Additionally, we pay other allowances, and our foster carers receive many other benefits while fostering with us. Apart from this, all our foster carers have 24-hour access to staff and support which is not just a promise but delivered 365 days per year. We offer a career path into social work and further national qualifications of fostering. To know in detail about the support offered by us to our foster carers please read our 20 Reasons to Join Sunbeam. We welcome foster carers from a diverse range of backgrounds and all ages. We would welcome you to take the opportunity to speak to one of our existing foster carers to hear this firsthand. If you are interested in becoming a foster carer please call us on 02087990930 or visit our website www.sunbeamfostering.com Written By- Nishtha Singh (Digital Marketing Officer
Testimonials
What foster carers are saying about Sunbeam
This job is probably one of my favourites. Every day is different, every day has new challenges and every day has new rewards. It’s not always easy but each challenge you go through with the child bonds you and makes you both stronger for each other.
We have been fostering for the last 8 years and feel proud to be a part of the Sunbeam family. At the beginning, we thought it’s a tough job, but the skills to foster initial training and the whole assessment procedure to become a carer was interesting, and it gave us both a broad insight into both the tough and rewarding side of what we were likely to encounter.
Hannah and Kashif
“Fostering is a rewarding experience as it allows you to actually make a difference for a child/young person. I feel happy being able to make such a difference whether it is for one day or several years.”
Asma
“When they told me that I had been approved for fostering, well I just cried. I was an emotional wreck and was so happy that I just couldn’t hold back my very, very, happy tears.”
Karen Thorn
I have grown both professionally and personally at Sunbeam.am very grateful for that, as fostering is my passion, and my job allows me to use my skills whilst doing what I love.
All the staff at sunbeam are friendly and helpful , I truly feel like we are all a family and its nice when we all get together when celebrating foster carers and children’s achievements as it shows off everyone’s hard work.
It’s a great place to work. All the managers are super helpful and are always looking after their team. I have grown a lot at this agency.
Working for Sunbeam has been very fulfilling for me. As I get to work for the community and get a chance to make a difference as child welfare is at the core value of this agency.
Sunbeam Staff
I have been in placement with my foster carers for 11 years. Sunbeam placed me with foster carers who have always treated me like a family member. Sunbeam has also been very supportive throughout all these years
Fostering changes life, I have experienced this first-hand. My foster carers have been very supportive of me and my siblings. They keep us motivated to do good in our studies and always stay involve.
Sunbeam organises many fun and informative days out for us regularly. We recently went to the University of Cambridge and attended their seminar on ‘Realise’ program for care leavers. I am really thankful to Sunbeam for organising this trip.
Foster Children
Children and carers receive practical and therapeutic support from the agency and enjoy regular social occasions to relax, enjoy and celebrate alongside staff and managers.
“All children make good progress within this agency, in all areas of their lives. They benefit from committed and dedicated foster carers who are effectively trained, and supported to meet the individual needs of children”.
Staff and foster carers alike referred to the agency as being like a ‘family’ when describing their experiences. The registered manager consults well with carers and staff, incorporating their views when monitoring the quality of care provided to children. The registered manager has good audit systems in place and maintains good oversight of practice.
“The agency delivers a consistently good quality of care to foster carers and children. Management and staff support carers and children in ways that exceed what they might expect. Foster carers spoke about the flexibility, motivation and wide ranging support they receive from the agency”.
OFSTED
We love to work with children and are really happy with the support that we are getting from Sunbeam. Our social worker is wonderful, we couldn’t have done it without her.
We are very happy with the support that we are getting from Sunbeam Fostering. We are provided with many interesting trainings and support group throughout the year which help us immensely.