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11 January 2012

'The welfare reforms will have a dramatic impact on the lives of hundreds of thousands of children' Enver Solomon

10 January 2012

'A bleak portrait is revealed in this latest research, with some areas having child poverty rates of as little as five percent' Enver Solomon

04 January 2012

Jim, Good Childhood Adviser for The Children’s Society, was awarded an MBE for his services to children and young people.

23 December 2011

The Children’s Society has been the lucky recipient of over three hundred brand new toys to be sold in its retail shops.

21 December 2011

Paul O'Grady's supports Christingle

19 December 2011

Young people across the UK believe that poverty is one of the key reasons behind the August riots, according to a new survey.

15 December 2011

Our policy director calls for intensive, sustained support and questions how we will support families that fall in and out of crisis.

14 December 2011

Around 50 people attended our Carolling Carols event, raising nearly £300 for our annual carol-singing appeal.

13 December 2011

Children from 21 schools across London attended Westminister Abbey last week for our flagship Christingle service.

13 December 2011

'[Milburn's] crucial focus on support for children in the earliest years of their lives sends a clear message', our policy director says.