Children’s Charity and Child Support

Young carers

Census figures show a 20% rise in young carers - our report reveals depth behind the data

An interactive look at young carers

Our infographic illustrates highlights from new census data and our report

Volunteer today

There are many ways you can help tackle the problems that affect young people's lives.

Free school meals in your area

How many children in poverty receive free school meals in your neighbourhood?

Make Runaways Safe

How safe are young people who run away in your neighbourhood?

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Allan, one of our London Marathon runners

Virgin Money London Marathon 2014

The ballot is open for the 2014 Virgin Money London Marathon, and we have guaranteed entry places.

Bupa Great North Run Photography © The Children's Society

Bupa Great North Run

We have guaranteed places in the iconic 2013 Great North Run.

15 May 2013
Report reveals impact on young carers
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Young people's voices

Across our organisation, young people share stories of helping others, singing about young runaways, and more

08 May 2013
Our response to the Queen's Speech
28 April 2013
On Universal Credit’s first trial: 'These reforms must not be a lost opportunity'

Fun, friends and fundraising

Find all the information, tips and guidance you’ll need to run a successful fundraising event!

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What's happening near you?

Events, programmes, children's centres and charity shops across the country

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Donate today

Make a regular monthly donation and make a difference to the lives of vulnerable children.

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Where your money goes

See how your donations transform children's lives across the country

Runaways

A child runs away from home or care every five minutes. That’s 275 children a day, 2000 a week and 100,000 each year

Fair and Square

More than half of school-age children living in poverty aren't getting free school meals - that's 1.2m children

Make Runaways Safe

Two-thirds of children who run away are not reported to the police; 3/4 don’t know where to turn or who to trust so they don't seek help

Fair and Square

98% of teachers support our campaign call for all children in poverty to receive a free school meal.

Our Food for Thought report reveals teachers’ views on school meals, such as: 72% of teachers see pupils come to school with no lunch or means to pay for one, and 44% see children who are hungry during the school day.

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Universal Credit

The new welfare system helps many but some of the most disadvantaged children and families face problems

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New standard established for children in care

If this document’s principles are upheld, children would have a much better experience in the care system