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

Anna Maxwell Martin shines spotlight on child poverty in ‘Santaland’

Watch our Christmas film ‘Santaland’ starring Anna Maxwell Martin, our new celebrity ambassador, as she helps raise awareness of child poverty.

Last-minute Christmas charity gifts

Make a meaningful impact this holiday season with our quick, effective Christmas charity ideas for last-minute giving.

Christmas fundraising ideas for charity

Christmastime offers a wonderful opportunity to spread kindness and give back. Here are our 5 favourite fundraising ideas for charity this Christmas.

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.

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.

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

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.