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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.
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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.
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.'
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