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Safe and happy childhoods

We protect and support children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support. We ensure their voices are heard, and campaign to bring lasting improvements to their lives.

What we do

What is the cost of living crisis?

Poverty

22 March 2022

Natalia and Chloe sit at a kitchen table with Action for Children worker Kirsty

“We’d be lost without this help and support”: Natalia & Chloe’s story

Poverty

14 February 2022

A Muslim mother, father, son and daughter are indoors in a living room. The parents are sitting on the sofa, and the daughter is laughing while being tickled.

Early help is the best option for children and families. We need to protect it

Services

28 February 2022

Kelvin and Heather smiling at the camera standing in their garden

These volunteers are making a difference in the lives of homeless youth

Volunteers

01 March 2022

Happy lesbian mothers sitting and laughing on a bench with young son

Equality and diversity

We’re committed to being fair and inclusive across our whole organisation

Join the Growing Challenge

Give £8 a month and the Very Hungry Caterpillar will send your child a growing pack every season.

Other ways to help

Fundraise with us

From running a marathon to hosting a bake sale, join or set up an event to have fun and raise money for children

Teenagers Relaxing with Tea at Youth Club

Campaign with us

We need your voice. Add your name to a petition to make life better for children in the UK

Young happy girl jumping in the air to catch balloons in park

Volunteer with us

Volunteer with Action for Children to learn new skills, meet new people and support your community

We work across the UK

We helped 604,885 children and their families last year. See how we work in your nation

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