A soft place to land
Hannah's Aid walks beside women trying to conceive, going through IVF or navigating loss — with free monthly hubs in the Bexley borough and gentle support whenever you need it.
Why Hannah's Aid
In the first book of Samuel we meet Hannah: a woman carrying the quiet, aching weight of infertility. Her grief was private and her hope was fragile — and still, God saw her. He shone a light on her struggle, her emotions and her longing, and her story was written down so that no woman would ever believe she had been forgotten.
Hannah's Aid was created to shine that same light. We hold space for honest conversation about infertility — the waiting, the treatment, the two-week wait, the feelings that are hardest to say out loud. Rooted in Christian compassion, and open to women of every faith and none.
Inspired by 1 Samuel chapter 1
Our core service — free of charge
Once a month, women gather in the London Borough of Bexley for a hub that asks nothing of you except that you come as you are. There is no charge, no referral and no expectation — just a warm welcome, honest conversation and women who understand.
Each month the topic changes, gently exploring the different aspects of infertility that women walk through — so there is always something new to share, and always room for wherever you find yourself.
There will be free tea, coffee and other hot drinks, biscuits and fresh fruit for everyone who comes along — and to hold your space, simply book a free ticket on Eventbrite.
Whether your story began last month or years ago, whether you hold a faith or none at all, there is a seat for you.
Closer support, when you need it
Every paid option helps keep the free hubs running for the whole community.
The monthly hubs remain free and open to all. For women who would like something closer along the way, we offer paid support — small, gentle and held with the same care.
Community in your pocket
£20 a month
A WhatsApp group offering community support with women who understand — with regular messages and gentle check-ins several times every week, so a little encouragement is never far away.
A smaller circle
£35 a month
Everything included in the Core group — the WhatsApp community, weekly check-ins and support from other women going through infertility — plus a monthly group call in a smaller, more intimate circle. Limited spaces, so every voice is heard.
Someone to talk to
£40 a call
A 45-minute online video call, one to one, for women going through treatment, facing IVF or navigating the two-week wait — a gentle, confidential conversation from wherever you feel most comfortable.
You’ll choose your call time, then pay securely on the next page.
Become a sponsor
Hannah's Aid is kept alive by the kindness of its community. Sponsorship keeps the free monthly hubs running — the room, the refreshments, the resources — and helps more women find their way to us.
There is no set amount and no expectation. Simply give what you wish, as a one-off gift. Whatever the size, every contribution goes directly towards supporting women through infertility.
Your gift is processed securely by Stripe. You will be taken to a secure page to complete it — no account needed.
A safe space
For the first time, I didn't have to explain myself. Everyone in the room just understood.Sample words from a hub gathering — we would love your story to be next.
What is shared in the room stays in the room. You will never be rushed, judged or asked to share more than feels right.
Rooted in Christian compassion, open to all women — whatever you believe, you belong here.
Our hope is quiet and unhurried, inspired by the God who saw Hannah — light for the days that feel longest.
I'm Dorcas Brown, and Hannah's Aid began with something I noticed. Modern medicine — and, more specifically, assisted reproductive technology — is helping more women conceive than ever, yet the mental and emotional well-being of women whilst trying to conceive is so often overlooked.
My mother's journey with reproductive health taught me compassion for women long before I knew why. She had my brother first, then battled secondary infertility before conceiving me. She then underwent surgery on her fallopian tubes, and after conceiving me she had large fibroids whilst pregnant, which meant that she went into labour spontaneously and gave birth to me prematurely at 34 weeks.
She retold the story to me — how she held on to her faith, and how it anchored her — and hearing it, I admired the strength and the ordeal she went through to conceive me. Rooted in the story of Hannah in 1 Samuel, everything we do rests on one belief: your tears are seen, and there is a seat waiting for you.
Dorcas Brown
Founder, Hannah's Aid
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Hannah's Aid is a well-being support service. We offer community, encouragement and a listening ear — we are not medical professionals, and nothing we offer is a replacement for diagnosis, treatment or crisis care.
If you feel you are in immediate danger, please call 999 straight away.
Speak to your GP about how you are feeling — they can guide you to the right care.
A psychotherapist or counsellor can offer qualified mental-health support alongside anything we provide.
Hannah's Aid is here in addition to professional support — never instead of it.
Wherever you are today
There is no right way to begin. Come to a hub, join a group, or simply read for a while — every step is welcome, and none of them need be taken alone.