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boy in wheelchair
We need to support disabled children’s mobility
For many disabled young people, mobility support means being able to lead a full life. We can't eliminate the benefit, explains policy adviser Liz Lovell.
19 October 2011, 2 comments
Liz Lovell, Policy Adviser
Policy team
How can we prevent a repeat of the recent rioting in England?
We must strengthen communities by involving children and young people, listening to their opinions and protecting intergenerational projects from budget cuts.
16 August 2011, 2 comments
Enver Solomon, Policy Director
Policy team
Kate Palmer
Why I love volunteering
Volunteer Kate Palmer shares her experience of being an Independent Visitor for our Salford Children's Rights programme.
07 June 2011, 2 comments
Kate Palmer, Independent Visitor (volunteer)
Programme staff
Supporting Roma families through multi-agency mediation
After a TV programme raised Roma residents' fears, our SMART programme worked with local agencies to allay the community's fears
10 October 2012, 2 comments
Rosie Tapsfield, Senior Practitioner
Programme staff
Abby Irwin
Singing at the Young Carers Festival was one of the most amazing experiences of my life
'I wrote Shy to Be Human about a part of my life that I have both struggled with and have been blessed by'
27 February 2013, 2 comments
Abby Irwin
Guest bloggers
Sign that reads 'Longitude Zero'
Mapping my route as I prepare for the London Marathon
On an interactive map, Joe guides us through his first 20-mile run of the year.
03 April 2013, 2 comments
Joe Waterton, Director of Partnership Development
Fundraising and events team
Sensational smoothies, rapid rock-climbing, and lots and lots of rain
Our Media Intern Rosie reports on the fun at this year's record-breaking, smoothie-making, karaoke-singing Young Carers Festival.
04 July 2012, 1 comment
Rosie Rutherford, Media Assistant
Media team
Man talking to boy
Are we nearly there yet?
Jim Davis, our Good Childhood Adviser, shares his thoughts on what communities can do to improve the dialogue between young people and adults.
25 March 2011, 1 comment
Jim Davis, Good Childhood Adviser
Church team
Little girls
Celebrating friendships we make at school
Joanna Petty shares her experience of attending a leavers' event for primary school children that focused on friendship.
04 August 2011, 1 comment
Joanna Petty, Facilitator
Church team
Teenage boy
Helping runaway children stay safe - the work of Safe in the City
Elaine Hindal talks about her recent visit to our Safe in the City programme in Manchester that supports young runaways.
11 April 2011, 1 comment
Elaine Hindal, Director of Advocacy and Communication
Leadership team

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What issues affect children and young people today? On our blog, our volunteers, staff, leaders and the young people we work with share their experiences and tackle the issues. Let us know what you think – leave a comment or send us a message about what you find on our blog.

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Informative. I clicked for the pun in the title and stayed for the graphs.

The kids are all Wight: Gauging children’s well-being on the Isle of Wight

Great idea to map your run with the icons of London. Well done for finding the mental strength to run the VLM AGAIN, especially now you are an old man!

Mapping my route as I prepare for the London Marathon

Well done Joe, all in a good cause and will be thinking about you on the day.

Mapping my route as I prepare for the London Marathon