Our values as an organisation are: Reliability, Accountability, Integrity, Community, and Respect. 

We believe all women and birthing people should be treated with integrity and respect and have support at this transitional time in their lives. In accordance with our Operational Team Position Statement on Bias in Perinatal Services, we have set up The Doula Association Pay It Forward Fund - PIFF, to give opportunity for people who would like doula support for their birth or postnatal period, to be able to access this, where their own means do not allow.

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All money in TDA PIFF will go towards funding doula support for birthing people who fit our eligibility criteria which are as follows: 

  • are experiencing financial hardship 

And one or more of the following criteria: 
  • are part of an ethnic minority group e.g. Black, Brown, Asian 
  • are fleeing domestic violence or abuse 
  • are a survivor of trafficking 
  • are homeless or living in temporary accommodation 
  • have a disability 
  • have a mental health condition 
  • are a lone parent 
  • are requiring support from the UK benefit system ​

Refer someone to The Doula Association Pay it Forward Fund here

​If you do not fit our eligibility criteria for the pay it forward fund, please do search for doulas in your local area and see if they are able to meet your budget. Many doulas work on a sliding scale and may be able to help you at a reduced fee.  

If you would like to contribute to the pay it forward fund please click here. On behalf of The Doula Association Operational team, thank you for making a difference and paying it forward, your generosity is much appreciated. (If you would like to be kept up to date with fund news, please tick the appropriate box when making your donation).