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Our statement regarding today's Legal Aid vote

27 March 2012

'Members of the House of Lords have shown their commitment to protecting the rights of up to 6,000 children.'

Picturesque Berkhamsted walk raises funds for at-risk children

26 March 2012

Over 43 years, more than £275,000 has been collected by walkers through Hertfordshire.

Budget response by The Children's Society

21 March 2012

This budget has fallen a long way short of putting vital pounds into the pockets of low-income families

Parliamentary group launches inquiry into children who go missing from care

16 March 2012

We've launched an inquiry into support provided for children who go missing from care.

Statement in response to the government’s social justice strategy

13 March 2012

The government is absolutely right to commit to do more to support the most disadvantaged children and families, says our Policy Director.

Child sexual exploitation campaign launched by Eyes Open

08 March 2012

Eyes Open is a not-for-profit social enterprise which seeks to raise awareness of child sexual exploitation (CSE) and internal trafficking.

Charities voice concerns that legal changes will harm children

07 March 2012

In a joint letter, we are among six children's charities to voice concerns that young people will be denied access to justice in proposed changes to legal aid.

Full text of our letter voicing concerns about changes to legal aid

07 March 2012

Full text of the letter we and five other major children’s charities have issued to voice concerns about proposed changes to legal aid.

Response to government's concession for legal aid affecting children

01 March 2012

Statement from The Children's Society in response to government's concession for legal aid affecting children.

Report: Shocking destitution among asylum-seeking and migrant children

24 February 2012

'I don't feel human' reveals alarming levels of destitution among refugee, asylum-seeking and migrant children and young people.