Action For Children | Children's charity | For safe and happy childhoods

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Driven by love, we take action so children don’t miss out on a safe and happy childhood. We have thousands of people on the ground, giving children and young people the protection and practical help they urgently need. And we campaign for lasting change.

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years of helping vulnerable children, young people and families

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The two-child limit has been scrapped

The UK government has announced that the two-child limit will be scrapped in full as part of its upcoming Child Poverty Strategy. This will lift 350,000 children out of poverty overnight, and keep half a million free from poverty by the end of the decade.

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Secret Santa: Our Charity Christmas Appeal

You could make a difference by becoming a charity Secret Santa for a vulnerable child.

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Sporty Santa challenge

Get moving in December with our Sporty Santa challenge.

Charity Christmas eCards

Spread joy with a charity Christmas eCard. Our collection features heartfelt designs, including artwork by children we've helped. With every purchase, you're helping bring Christmas magic to a vulnerable child.

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Sponsor a Secret Santa gift

We have exciting opportunities for organisations to join our award-winning Secret Santa campaign.

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Donate in memory

Support vulnerable children by donating in memory of a loved one.

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