Be a Secret Santa

Children in the UK are facing Christmas without a hot meal or a safe place to sleep

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

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How getting help changed my life

Angharad became depressed when she was 18, after experiencing tragedy early in life. Action for Children helped her turn her life around

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How play therapy is helping to support children with trauma during coronavirus

25 November 2020

Support for children with disabilities

For Kausar, whose children have autism and development delays, parenting was starting to take its toll. But our services were on hand to help

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Spending review 2020: lives and livelihoods but not life chances

25 November 2020

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Report shows young people are still being forced to leave their foster families before they’re ready

28 October 2020

Support for parents

We’re on hand to support parents, when you need us.

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Other ways to help

Starry Night

Our virtual carol concert will bring the magic of Christmas into your home.

8th December Across the UK

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The Hinch Christmas Quiz

Join Mr and Mrs Hinch to bring festive cheer into your home with our virtual Christmas quiz

17th December Across the UK

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Shop with us

Buy something special and know your money will be helping vulnerable children and families

We work across the UK

We helped 368,648 children and their families last year. See how we work in your nation

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