Impact report Annual impact report 2025-26 Our annual impact report highlights the impact we've had on young people's lives through our services and campaigning. 3 minutes 2026 Mental health and wellbeing
Research report Walking into nothing: The hidden cost of the school holidays for families This report examines the financial pressures families face during school holidays and sets out how government policy can go further to ensure all children have access to food, activities and support—both during term time and beyond. 44 minutes 2026 Mental health and wellbeing Poverty and cost of living
Research report How Has Children’s Wellbeing Changed? Reviewing the Evidence from the Good Childhood Research Programme This report presents evidence from The Children’s Society’s Good Childhood research programme on key trends and themes in children and young people’s subjective wellbeing. 61 minutes 2026 Mental health and wellbeing
Research report One small step? This report highlights associations between educational transitions (at key stages) and children and young people's subjective wellbeing. 1 minute 2026 Mental health and wellbeing
Press release/media statement Kia UK announces new partnership with The Children’s Society We are proud to announce a new national charity partnership with KIA. 5 minutes 2026 Mental health and wellbeing
Research report The Good Childhood Report 2025 Our Good Childhood Report 2025, shows the latest trends in children's wellbeing. 6 minutes 2025 Mental health and wellbeing Poverty and cost of living
Research report Navigating risk during adolescence This report explores young people’s risk-taking in adolescence, based on recent research and a survey we conducted. It highlights parents' views on risk, its impact on well-being, and whether they talk to their children about it—plus what might hold them back. 2 minutes 2025 Child exploitation Mental health and wellbeing Substance misuse Technology and social media
Research report The Good Childhood Report 2024 Our Good Childhood Report 2024, shows the latest trends in children's wellbeing. 5 minutes 2024 Mental health and wellbeing Poverty and cost of living
Press release/media statement Response to Westminster manifestos: A glimmer of hope, but more must be done to deliver for children We have now reviewed the manifestos from the three main parliamentary parties for England — The Conservatives, Labour and the Liberal Democrats. 3 minutes 2024 Child exploitation Children in care Criminal justice Disability and neurodivergence Mental health and wellbeing Poverty and cost of living
Press release/media statement Mark BBC Children in Need awards £1 million to a charity defining the future of mental health services To mark mental health awareness week, BBC Children in Need, Health Foundation and Impact on Urban Health have presented £1 million to The Children’s Society as the beaming winners of the A Million & Me Award. 7 minutes 2024 Advocacy and children's rights Child exploitation Children in care Disability and neurodivergence Mental health and wellbeing Poverty and cost of living
Bullying If someone teases, intimidates or hurts you, that's bullying. Remember you're not alone and there are ways to deal with bullies.
News and blogs A parent's guide to exams 18 May 2022 Exam season is a difficult time for young people. How can parents take the pressure off and help their children through their GCSEs and A-Levels?
Time for young people, Leeds Time for young people is a wellbeing support space designed with and for children and young people who live and study in Leeds. It gives you space to take a breath, talk, and find a way through what’s going on. Come and talk to us – whenever you’re ready.
