Trusts and Foundations
Childhood is precious. We don't have long to get it right.
Charitable trusts and foundations play an important role in helping Action for Children create lasting change for vulnerable families across the UK.
We're a national charity rooted in community expertise, delivering life-changing support to children, young people and their families through our local services.
We're proud to work in all four nations of the UK - from Orkney to Enniskillen, and Ynys Môn to London.
Criminal Exploitation Support Service (CESS)
Providing early intervention to children and young people who are at risk of criminal exploitation.
Short breaks for young carers
We provide activities and short breaks that give young carers time away from their responsibilities to have fun, make friends and simply be children.
Support for families living in poverty
We support families through life's toughest moments, and campaign tirelessly to end child poverty and hardship.
Parent Talk and Sidekick
Our confidential digital support services for parents and young people across the UK.
To find out more, visit our Parent Talk and Sidekick website.
Interested in supporting our life-changing programmes?
Through the Short Breaks Fund, we’re delighted to support Action for Children’s work to bring creative breaks to young carers in the Scottish Borders. Opportunities like these support young carers to lead a life alongside their caring role, and to have greater sense of self.
Shared Care Scotland
- We'll work with you to identify projects that resonate with your giving preferences.
- Ensure you're kept up to date with our work through strategic updates to help you understand the impact of your support.
- Make sure we meet specific grant requirements.
- Meet our legal and ethical requirements as a registered charity and continue to put children and young people at the heart of everything we do.
- Use what we learn from your funded project, alongside feedback from children and young people, to shape future support.
If your trust or foundation shares our vision that every child deserves a safe and happy childhood, we'd love to explore how we can work together.
Please email the Philanthropy and Trusts team at:
