Margate Early
Learning
Community

The Margate Early Learning Community (MELC) was established in 2018 by Save the Children UK, Kent County Council, the Margate Task Force and Cliftonville Primary School. Save the Children supported MELC through significant fundraising and staffing until the project’s formal closure in December 2025.

The MELC Early Years Network was established in 2022 as part of MELC, to bring together professionals from across local early years services, ensuring ongoing collaboration and integrated support for children and families. Following significant community feedback and support, as of January 2026, this network has been hosted by local baby bank Mama to Mama and, as a legacy initiative, continues to use the ‘MELC’ name and brand. If you have any questions about the MELC Early Years Network, please contact Mama to Mama at [email protected].

You can find out more about MELC, including key achievements of the project and learnings from it over this period on the pages below.

If you have any questions about Save the Children’s work with the Margate Early Learning Community, please contact us at [email protected].