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How Dorset Nightstop helps homeless young people: Lorna's story

No one expects to become homeless - especially not at the age of 16. Discover Lorna's story, and how Dorset Nightstop helped her back on her feet.

Rachael Gearon - Digital Content Officer 02 July 2025

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Honouring our Heritage: How legacy gifts support generations

For 155 years, we’ve been taking action for children. But it all began with one act of kindness. Learn more about our history at Action for Children.

Leanne Cresswell - Digital Content Officer 27 June 2025

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Spending Review: Welcome progress, but falling short

What the recent Spending Review means for children and families.

Emily Butt - Influencing Officer 24 June 2025

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5 Unique eCards for teachers

Every teacher offers students and families support throughout the school experience, each in their own unique way. Find a perfectly unique eCard to show them you care.

Rachael Gearon - Digital Content Officer 23 June 2025

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Celebrating one year of partnership with Nationwide Building Society

Action for Children are proud to celebrate one year of partnership with Nationwide Building Society. Together, we continue to support children, young people and families living in poverty.

Kelly Corcoran - Senior Digital Communications Officer 23 June 2025

Young carers: who are they and why do they need support?

This Young Carers Week, we look at what it means to be a young carer. How does this shape their childhood? What impact does it have and how can you help?

Elijah Cruz - Digital Communications Officer 13 June 2025

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Last minute Father's Day gift ideas that make a difference

Looking for a meaningful Father’s Day gift? Choose a charity gift that gives back, and support vulnerable children.

Kelly Corcoran - Senior Digital Communications Officer 12 June 2025

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Derrick and Sue share their fostering story

Derrick and Sue from Kent started fostering through Action for Children in 1999. Since then, they've fostered more than 30 children.

20 May 2025

On your marks, get set... meet our 2025 London Marathon runners

Discover the inspiring stories of our 2025 London Marathon runners raising funds for vulnerable children. Support Team Action for Children today.

Kelly Corcoran - Senior Digital Communications Officer 25 April 2025

Hide and seek: the hidden cost of play for children living in poverty

All children deserve access to the fun and play that makes childhood so special. But for too many children, this isn't the case.

Kelly Corcoran - Senior Digital Communications Officer 22 April 2025

Unique fundraising ideas: Fun and creative ways to support Action for Children

Looking for a fun and creative way to help vulnerable children? DIY fundraising is a fantastic way to bring people together and make a real difference.

Elijah Cruz - Digital Communications Officer 10 April 2025

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How poverty affects children’s mental health

We look at the effects of poverty and what Action for Children is doing to reduce its effects.

Kelly Corcoran - Senior Digital Communications Officer 02 April 2025

New poverty stats show rising number of children living in poverty in the UK

New poverty stats reveal 4.5 million children are growing up in poverty in the UK. But what else did the stats show about the levels of child poverty in the UK? And what does this mean for children growing up right now?

Kelly Corcoran - Senior Digital Communications Officer 27 March 2025

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Spotlighting Charlie and John from London's Independent Visitor service

London Independent Visitor volunteer, Charlie, tells us of his experience as an Independent Visitor and the relationship he's built with John.

Kelly Corcoran - Senior Digital Communications Officer 27 March 2025

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What are the Two Child Limit and Benefit Cap, and how do they increase child poverty?

We are campaigning for Keir Starmer’s Labour government to abolish the Two Child Limit and Benefit Cap.

Graeme Bains-Hall, Digital Content Manager and Freya Trevor-Harris, Campaigns and Activism Manager 19 March 2025

Supporting early years development with Early Years Practitioner, Jerome

In England, only 2% of people working in Early Years are male. We spoke to Jerome about his role at Spring and his importance in promoting early years development.

Kelly Corcoran - Senior Digital Communications Officer 18 March 2025

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Neurodiversity Celebration Week: Tom's* story

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a time to recognise, support, and appreciate the unique strengths and challenges faced by neurodiverse individuals. Tom's* story is a powerful example of how our support can make a huge difference.

Elijah Cruz - Digital Communications Officer 14 March 2025