Villge

Parents do not have the support they need Parenting is incredibly challenging and can be isolating, especially for first time parents. Often, families lack both practical and social support. Parents struggle to find child care that is available when they need it, that is affordable and that they feel comfortable with. For a lot of families this means that one parent, usually the mother, has to stop working to take care of children. The village has changed Parents have many more demands placed on them and can struggle to balance family, work, social and personal needs. The support of family, friends and neighbours is often not available. The cost of living is increasing and childcare in the UK is now the most expensive in the western world. These factors impact significantly on children and families and often significantly on women, amplifying gender imbalance in society and the workplace. We want our kids to be safe from harm and we also want them to be happy and developing. Introducing Villge Villge was born out of our experiences, both personally and professionally. Our solution is developed with a strong focus on our areas of speciality. We offer a trusted marketplace that makes it safe, simple and cost effective for parents to connect with quality child sitters who will meet their unique requirements, wherever they are. Villge offers safety, privacy and continuous regulation and improvement for our users. There are no sign up or subscription fees. We offer online advice for parents facing parenting challenges or looking for inspiration. What sets us apart We have a strong psychological foundation. Our child sitters undergo in-depth screening, personality and risk assessment and training before they are included. Our trust network incorporates the experience of our users’ social connections. Our innovative matching algorithm connects families and child sitters through our trusted network, personal traits, child care views, behaviour and activities that they enjoy. Matching recommendations make it simple for families to find the support they need. Our child participation model ensures that we listen to the child, no matter their age. A community of support The lack of support for families has an impact on society as a whole. Villge creates a community of practical and social support for families and those working with them. We want to challenge the market with innovation in social support and technology.