News & stories

Where is child poverty increasing in the UK?

The End Child Poverty Coalition has published local child poverty data, showing the scale of child poverty across the UK.

Poverty

Child homelessness is at a record high in Scotland: Here’s how you can help

As of March 2023, youth homelessness was recorded to be at an all-time high in Scotland. Learn more about how we help alleviate the crisis, and how you can too.

Poverty

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?

Young carers

Celebrities support Action for Children this Christmas - why it matters

Discover how celebrity supporters are helping raise awareness of Action for Children.

Eco-friendly Christmas gifts that give back

Give a gift that is as kind to the planet as it is to those who receive it. Choose a virtual gift from our range or a Christmas eCard and you could transform Christmas for a child in need.

Unwanted Christmas gifts: how to give a gift that matters!

Last year, an estimated £1.2 billion was spent in the UK on unwanted Christmas gifts - avoid giving presents that go to waste by joining our charity appeal.

What is Secret Santa and why is it important?

Discover how our Secret Santa Christmas appeal could provide vital support to vulnerable families during the festive season.

Your charity donation could make a difference: Chloe's* Story

Each year, we ask our supporters to become a Secret Santa by donating or choosing a virtual gift. Read how your generosity could bring the magic of Christmas to vulnerable children like Chloe*.

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.

The Child Poverty Strategy: a long overdue step forward

Last week the UK government published Our Children, Our Future, the first child poverty strategy in nearly 15 years. It involves the two-child limit being scrapped in full.

How teachers go above and beyond to keep children learning

Our latest research shows that teachers are stepping in where other services for children are overburdened.

Spending Review: Welcome progress, but falling short

What the recent Spending Review means for children and families.