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

How we’re giving more young people access to technology and education: Meghan's story

How we’re giving more young people access to technology and education: Meghan's story

The cost of back to school shopping

With the UK government proposing the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, we look at the cost of back to school shopping.

How Grace's unique fundraising story made an impact

Ten year-old Grace is one of Action for Children's young fundraisers who chose to act through kindness. Recently, she was celebrated as Young Fundraiser of the Year at the National Radio's Pride of Wales Awards 2025.

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.

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.

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.

Spending Review: Welcome progress, but falling short

What the recent Spending Review means for children and families.

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.

900,000 children are in families receiving sickness and disability support through Universal Credit

As the government seeks to save billions through a welfare overhaul, we look at the number of children living in households currently receiving incapacity support through Universal Credit.