Club Hub 2026

This weekend, I attended the annual Club Hub Event and Awards, and I’m still feeling so proud, grateful and just a teeny bit emotional about it all.

For the second year running, I have officially been recognised as one of the Top 100 Children’s Activity Providers in the UK.

And not only that…

We climbed another 10 places this year and came in at number 33 🎉

As an independent business that I’ve only been running for 2 and a half years, that feels so incredibly special.

More than 'just' a baby class

One thing I love about the Top 100 list is that it isn’t just about popularity.

Providers are independently judged on:

• Activity benefits

• Safeguarding

• Inclusivity

• Community impact

• Business achievements

And it honestly means the world to me. Everything I do at Hushabye Hands has always been about creating something more meaningful than 'just' a class.

I want a calm, supportive space.

A place where families feel welcome

A place where babies are supported but not pressured to communicate and develop.

A place where parental choices (including feeding choices) are respected and supported.

A place where parents can breathe.

So to be recognised nationally for those values is amazing.

The Power of Visibility

As small business owners, especially in the Early Years sector, it sometimes feels like we quietly work away behind the scenes without always realising how much impact we're making.

Awards and recognition like this matters. Not to prove anything, but because visibility matters.

When your business gets recognition,

• More families discover you

• More people trust your brand

• More opportunities open up

• Your message reaches further

And for a business built around community and impact, that visibility helps us to support even more families.

It's also a great reminder that small business owners are allowed to take up space.

We are so used to downplaying our achievements and forgetting to celebrate wins but it's important because they help to build credibility, confidence and trust in our brands.

And actually I think as women especially, we just need to celebrate ourselves more.

The Club Hub Event itself

It's the 3rd time I've been to the event now and it was amazing as always - fantastic speakers, brilliant workshops and so much inspiration.

One of my favourite parts was catching up with other children's activity providers that I've trained with or haven't seen for a while.

There's something special about being surrounded by people who want to make an impact and understand the work it takes.

The early mornings.

The late nights.

The emotional investments.

The juggling of family life and business life.

The behind the scenes stuff no one sees.

And it's so obvious at events like these how much everyone supports each other. We cheer each other on, we celebrate each other's wins and we encourage each other instead of competing. It's exactly the kind of world I want to be part of.

Thank You

So to every family who books classes, shares posts, recommends me to friends, trusts us with your babies and supports Hushabye Hands...

Thank you.

You are part of this too.

And while awards are lovely, the real achievement will always be the community we're building together 💜✨