About us
For 140 years, The Children’s Society has been here for young people when they most need support. Today, we’ve never been more determined to create a society built for all children. We draw on our experience and expertise; by listening to and empowering young people. We collaborate tirelessly, building a movement with everyone who shares our vision. Because, every child deserves to feel hopeful, happy and excited for their future.
Why we are here
Across the country, young people are suffering unseen and unheard – struggling with their mental health, living in poverty, and in danger from exploitation and abuse. The Children’s Society exists to protect every childhood, today and tomorrow, providing vital support and campaigning for change. It’s time to build a society for all children.
In 2024, our state-of-the-nation Good Childhood Report found that a shocking 11% had low wellbeing.
Support services are over-stretched and under-resourced, and things are only getting worse, which means many young people are waiting months or even years. Too often, help is only offered at crisis point.
The Children’s Society exists to protect every childhood, today and tomorrow. We provide vital support, as soon as its needed.
Beth made me feel at ease.
— Young person
Standing alongside young people, we campaign boldly for change. Everything we do is with and for children and young people. Their voices are at the very heart of our work, and guide us towards our goal.
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What we are fighting for
Our vision is a society built for all children. Together with our supporters, we won’t rest until we’ve seen this vision come true.
Our goal is to overturn the damaging decline in children’s wellbeing by 2030, setting a path for long-lasting growth. This is our big, bold focus to drive our energy and efforts over the next few years.
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There is going to be a brighter future at the end of it There is going to be a brighter future at the end of it
The Children's Society 2030 goal
How we’re getting there
How we’re getting there
We’re making our vision and goal a reality by:
- working directly with thousands of young people to give them the support they need, as soon as they need it
- campaigning fearlessly to improve the systems for many hundreds of thousands more
- building a movement, inspiring, informing, and changing attitudes.
All this is done in partnership with young people themselves, those that work with them, and our supporters.
How you can join us
Everyone has a role to play in helping to improve young people’s lives.
Whether you’re someone who works with young people and wants to make the most of our expertise and training.
Whether you’re a company or organisation that wants to partner or collaborate.
Whether you’re an individual or group that wants to fundraise, donate, campaign, or volunteer.
We’d love you to get involved.
