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Lauren Devereux looking at the camera
Meet Lauren Devereux, Media Intern
Today we're proud to begin a series of blog stories from our Media Intern Lauren Devereux.
16 April 2012
Lauren Devereux, Media Intern
Media team
We need to end 'failed policy' that makes young people vulnerable
For Young People Seeking Safety Week, Ilona Pinter addresses destitution as a serious concern and explains steps to address the problem.
03 April 2012
Ilona Pinter, Policy Adviser
Policy team
New riots report emphasises need to give everyone a stake in society
Our Policy Director on the importance of the Riots, Victims and Communities Panel's report on last summer's riots
28 March 2012
Enver Solomon, Policy Director
Policy team
Are we meeting disabled children's needs?
While disabled children want the same opportunities as their peers, many barriers prevent them from accessing needed services, says Policy Adviser Iryna Pona.
26 March 2012
Ilona Pinter, Policy Adviser
Policy team
This budget changes little for disadvantaged children
Policy Adviser Sam Royston finds the government's budget lacking support for young people
21 March 2012
Sam Royston, Policy Adviser
Policy team
A group of 30 young people
Sleeping rough to support Make Runaways Safe and Ghanaian children
Scouts leader Camilla Legate describes her and 30 young people’s experience sleeping rough and raising funds for young people.
14 March 2012
Camilla Legate, Supporter
Guest bloggers
girl in grey sweatshirt tucked in on herself, laying on floor, looking at camera
The plight of young refugees and migrants
Policy Adviser Ilona Pinter writes of the shocking conditions many young people endure, and what they need.
24 February 2012
Ilona Pinter, Policy Adviser
Policy team
Payment by Results in the children and families sector
Organisations providing services to children and families must play an active, but challenging role in the use of Payment by Results
21 February 2012
David Hounsell, Economic Adviser
Policy team
young man, Aaron Thomas Rowles, looking at the camera
Choosing the Chief Executive
A team of five young people on our Board of Trustees, including Aaron Thomas Rowles, helped select our new leader
14 February 2012, 4 comments
Aaron Thomas Rowles, Young Person
Guest bloggers
Knock, knock, knocking on a donor’s door
A new donor writes in appreciation of one of our fundraisers' politeness, knowledge and ability to withstand cold.
09 February 2012
Sorcha Hogan, Direct Marketing Officer
Fundraising and events 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