Fighting to Save Teenhood
Today’s teens are growing up under relentless pressure. Poverty, abuse, bullying, and what feels like a constant weight from school, social media, and impossible expectations. And too often, when they need help most, the systems that are supposed to support them, let them down.
Teenhood should be a time to discover who you are, build confidence and imagine your future. Instead, too many of Britain’s teens are in crisis – in fact, they’re the unhappiest in Europe.
By opening more drop-in services, providing lasting support, and fighting for the rights and protections that will transform young lives across the UK, we can make sure every teen has a safe place to go, and an expert to talk to, whenever they need it. Together, we can Save Teenhood.
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In their own words
Teenhood today is full of perils and young people are facing things they should never have to.
“It’s not all sunshine and rainbows, it can be hell.” Rachel
By sharing their experiences, young people help us to understand what it’s really like for them – and what we need to do to make sure every teen has the chance to grow up safe, happy, and healthy.
Save Teenhood
We’re raising the alarm to Save Teenhood.
Teenhood should be a time of discovery and fun, building confidence as you move through childhood and toward adulthood. But for too many teens, it’s a perilous journey, with vast challenges and demands.
Stats and figures
73,186
young people were reached through our work in 2025-26
98%
of young people said they felt listened to by us*
4,157
young people shared their views through youth voice opportunities
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*Feedback data based on 1,449 responses from children and young people supported through our services in 2025-26.
