Amma Birth Companions, a Glasgow-based charity that supports vulnerable women during pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood launched just before the pandemic and had a difficult delivery itself. But coronavirus has made its work all the more vital. 

As parents and teachers across the UK grapple with children returning to the classroom, environmental charity Trees for Cities is calling for schools to embrace outdoor learning.

The coronavirus crisis has had a profound impact on the nation's mental health, according to the charity Mind. Three online groups were set up to provide emotional support. These are: the MenCheck-in group, Duty to Care and support for new mothers.