Children's rights and advocacy

Black Country Advocacy supports children and young people aged 0-25 with or without disabilities, who are in care or leaving care, who have a social worker or a personal adviser, and who originate from the local authorities of the Black country (Walsall, Wolverhampton, and Sandwell).

We offer independent and confidential advocacy support. We are an issue-based service which means that we support with specific issue(s) required at that time.  

Referrals can be made via: 

• Black Country Advocacy Referral Form 2024 
• Email: BCA.referral@childrenssociety.org.uk 
• Telephone: 08081699954 

Bradford Advocacy supports children and young people aged 0 to 21 and up to 25 in the case of Care Leavers in full time education, who have a social worker or a personal adviser, and who originate from Bradford. 

We offer independent and confidential advocacy support. We are an issue-based service which means that we support with specific issue(s) required at that you can see more about us here.

Referrals can be made via:

• Bradford Advocacy Referral Form 2024
• Telephone: 08081754574 
• Email: Bradford@childrenssociety.org.uk 

Cheshire Children’s Rights Team provides Advocacy and Independent Visitor services for Cheshire East and Cheshire West Local Authorities. We provide issue based Advocacy for the below Children and Young People 

• CYP who are cared for by the Local Authority 
• CYP who have a disability  
• CYP’s who are on a CP or CIN plan 
• Unaccompanied Assylum seeking Young People 
• Homeless 16/17 year olds 

 We provide an independent visitor service for all cared for CYP between the ages of 8 and 18. 

To find out more about our services or to make a referral get in touch with us via the email address ; cheshirecr@childrenssociety.org.uk 

The Children’s Society, Leeds HEARTS project  works with asylum seekers and refugees aged between 15-25. The service seeks to deliver one to one advocacy support, mentoring and befriending and youth groups for young people.    

• Support form the advocacy worker 
• Youth provision - Youth group for life skills, creative and social activities 
• Support from volunteers who are mentors and befrienders   

The service supports young people as the navigate the asylum process to them getting refugee status. HEARTS addresses practical needs which include education, housing, health, life skills, informal learning, personal development. All the above supports integration into their local community.  

For further information and to make a referral please contact: hearts@childrenssociety.org.uk 

The Children’s Society Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Advocacy Service is an independent confidential service that supports children and young people’s rights and makes sure their views are heard.  

 The Advocacy Service can support you if you are a: 

• Child or young person in care, or a care leaver of Nottingham or Nottinghamshire local authority 
• Child or young person who has a Child In Need or Child Protection Plan from Nottingham or Nottinghamshire local authority 
• A young person aged 16 or 17 from Nottingham or Nottinghamshire who is at risk of being homeless. 

Children and young people in care, care leavers, those being supported by children’s services and young people at risk of being homeless have the right to have a say in the decisions affecting their life, be listened to and taken seriously, not be hurt or abused, and be treated fairly. Through our service, children and young people can access an advocate who will help them to look after their rights. 

To make a referral:

• Telephone: 01217522609
• Email our referral form to nottinghamadvocacy@childrenssociety.org.uk 

Oasis Restore Advocacy service supports children and young people aged 12-18 who are placed on remand and sentenced at Oasis Restore Secure School. 

We offer independent and confidential advocacy support. We are an issue-based service which means that we support with specific issue(s) required at that time.  

We only work with young people placed at the Secure School and therefore accept self-referrals. For any questions about the service we provide, contact  

• Email: OasisRestoreAdvocacy@childrenssociety.org.uk  

The Children's Rights Service at CheckPoint Torbay, is an independent, confidential service for children and young people aged 0-25 with or without disabilities, who are in care or leaving care, who have a social worker or a personal adviser, and who originate from Torbay.

Referrals can be made by:  

• CheckPoint Electronic Referral Form 
• Telephone: 01803 200100 or 290330  
• Email: checkpoint@childrenssociety.org.uk