Eli Gardner is a clinical psychologist and the Co-Founder of Kids Matter, a charity committed to reducing the impact of poverty on children by strengthening parent-child relationships. With 25+ years of NHS experience, doctoral research in parenting, and lived experience as a mother, Eli combines professional expertise and personal insight to advance Kids Matter’s vision of generational change. She believes strong families are essential to breaking cycles of disadvantage, and champions community-led initiatives that empower parents, foster resilience, and drive lasting social transformation.
Eli Gardner is a clinical psychologist and the Co-Founder of Kids Matter, a charity committed to reducing the impact of poverty on children by strengthening parent-child relationships. With 25+ years of NHS experience, doctoral research in parenting, and lived experience as a mother, Eli combines professional expertise and personal insight to advance Kids Matter’s vision of generational change. She believes strong families are essential to breaking cycles of disadvantage, and champions community-led initiatives that empower parents, foster resilience, and drive lasting social transformation.
