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For information on what’s happening across our organisation and for our opinions on policies of the day read our latest news.

The Children’s Society appoints new Chief Executive
14 February 2012
The Children’s Society is delighted to announce the appointment of Matthew Reed as its new Chief Executive
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Meet one of our youngest superstar fundraisers
08 February 2012
Well done to seven-year-old Joe Walters, who did a sponsored horse-ride to raise money for The Children's Society.
A special gift from across the sea...
08 February 2012
How a supporter who had been helped by The Children's Society left us money in his Will, and how you can too. Find out more about Free Wills Month.
Statement in response to the welfare reform bill vote in the House of Commons
01 February 2012
'The government has today made life more difficult for some of the poorest and most vulnerable children in the country.'
Lords reject proposed cuts to support for disabled children in Welfare Reform Bill
31 January 2012
Statement in response to the Government’s defeat in the House of Lords, regarding proposed cuts to support for disabled children in the Welfare Reform Bill
Lords reject proposed benefit cap in welfare reform bill: Our response
23 January 2012
'The Lords have stood up to the government and sent a clear message in support of children up and down the country.'
2011 Christmas Raffle winners
20 January 2012
Here are the winners of our 2011 Christmas Raffle
Outgoing Communication Champion publishes final report
18 January 2012
The Children's Society urges Government to implement the recommendations of the outgoing Communications Champion
Our response to the Children’s Commissioner’s report ‘Landing in Dover’
17 January 2012
Our response to the Office of the Children’s Commissioner’s report ‘Landing in Dover’
Statement on Barnardo's 'Cutting them free' report on sexual exploitation
17 January 2012
'These findings echo our experiences in projects and through our research.... We join Barnardo's in calling on LAs to commit to tackling this shocking crime.'
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