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A project worker and child doing artwork © Georgie Scott

How we do it

 

We take action to prevent, rescue and support children facing life trapped in a vicious circle of fear and harm, which destroys childhood and wrecks community living. We give children the hope and confidence they need to face the future with optimism. We never turn away.

A girl © Image Source
Working with children and young people

We work with children and young people in communities throughout the UK who are struggling to cope with the pressures of everyday life.

Image modelled for The Children's Society © Laurence Dutton
The Good Childhood® Inquiry

The landmark report on childhood today.

Parliament illustration from Change Picture Bank
Policy and parliamentary work

We use the learning gained from our work with children and young people to inform decision-makers in local and national Government about the problems facing children and young people. 

A boy standing against a wall © Georgie Scott
Research publications

The Children's Society’s research unit focuses on finding out and providing key information and data to other areas of the charity, to ensure that we are meeting the needs of children. 

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National training & consultancy services

Working alongside frontline professionals for many years, we've listened and understood what you need on a national and local level.

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