Press releases

Measuring child poverty - our response
15 November 2012
Responding to the government's launch of its consultation on measuring child poverty
The Children’s Society appoints new Director of Fundraising and Marketing
31 October 2012
The Children’s Society has appointed Simon Burne as its new Director of Fundraising and Marketing
MPs and peers launch inquiry into asylum support's effect on children
30 October 2012
A group of MPs and peers today launched an inquiry into whether asylum support meets children's needs
Concerning the government's pledge to protect trafficked children in care
18 October 2012
'We welcome the work the government has done in the past year to tackle this horrific issue.'
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Half a million disabled people could lose out under Universal Credit
17 October 2012
Disabled people and their families will be worse off under Universal Credit if current plans go ahead, a new report finds
Exhibition features new migrant, Roma children's view of Olympic legacy
10 October 2012
Children in Newham are displaying 20 pinhole-camera photographs and an animated film to show what sport means to them
Concerning the chancellor's comments on cuts to welfare
08 October 2012
The government needs to be honest with the public about what a further drastic cut in welfare payments will mean for families
Use unwanted currency to help child poverty
03 October 2012
The Children’s Society has today (3 October 2012) launched a new partnership with Travelex Foreign Currency Services
Concerning the review of young people's sexual abuse in Rochdale
27 September 2012
'There must be a sea change in attitudes to young people in certain sections of the police and social services.'
Safeguarding in Kent
27 September 2012
In association with Kent Safeguarding Children Board we will co-host a multi-agency, one-day workshop.
Hidden from View: Experiences of young carers in England
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Our new report and supporting materials provide a look at the lives of young carers and their families:

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