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

Children and families need your support this Christmas

Want to make a difference this Christmas? In this blog, we highlight the different ways that you could help vulnerable children and families in need.

How the John Lewis Christmas advert supports Action for Children in 2025

Waiting for the John Lewis Christmas advert has become a festive tradition - and Action for Children is lucky enough to be supported by them each year.

Secret Santa is on TV

Our Secret Santa TV advert, voiced by Larry Lamb, explains how you can help support a vulnerable child 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 how do they increase child poverty?

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