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Where does true wealth lie?
Jesus chose to be poor so that we might be rich. In our context, where we are so encouraged to aspire to financial wealth this can be deeply challenging.
21 December 2012
Jim Davis, Good Childhood Adviser
Church team
Children and female staff watching Father Christmas handing out presents.
Father Christmas, nativity scenes and young people: Christmas photos, 1930s-‘60s
The manager of our archives presents a handful of heartwarming Christmas images, drawn from our archives.
21 December 2012
Ian Wakeling, Records, Archive and Data Protection Manager
Research team
Christmas Wish
My Christmas wish
For many of us this time of year is full of anticipation. But for many children and families we work with, the holiday season is a time of worry.
20 December 2012
Iryna Pona, Policy Adviser
Policy team
boy leaning against a fence
The challenge of forgiveness
In the end, a legalistic response to young people who do us harm will always be inadequate.
20 December 2012
Nigel Varndell, Director of Church Partnerships
Church team
young girl looking through window
Righteousness and equity
The characterisation of people living in poverty as lazy is deeply unbiblical.
19 December 2012
Nigel Varndell, Director of Church Partnerships
Church team
a dozen children holding Christingles
Christingle in Bolivia: 'An example of true generosity'
A supporter writes of young people in Bolivia supporting a Christingle service, raising funds for vulnerable young people.
18 December 2012
Paul Heppleston
Guest bloggers
young girl looking through school gates
Change is hard
How willing are we to make changes that affect the core of our lives?
18 December 2012
Nigel Varndell, Director of Church Partnerships
Church team
Head teacher Bob Ellis speaking
Teachers' opinions of free school meals
The head teacher of Conisborough College outlines why he supports our Fair and Square campaign
17 December 2012
Laura Rodrigues, Policy Officer - Poverty and Early Years
Policy team
an aisle at a church between two rows of pews
Preparing to be changed
Giles Fraser explains his sermon on John the Baptist - to recreate the playfully insightful service you may want to move seats while reading
17 December 2012
Rev Dr Giles Fraser, Parish priest, Guardian columnist and popular broadcaster
Guest bloggers
Old image of Father Christmas and the words 'The Children's Society'
Santa Claus, Big Ben and vulnerable children: Our Christmas messages, 1907-1952
The manager of our archives presents a handful of heartwarming Christmas images, drawn from the pages of magazines we shared with supporters
16 December 2012, 1 comment
Ian Wakeling, Records, Archive and Data Protection Manager
Research 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