John Lewis Partnership

Action for Children has a long history of supporting children in care. We opened our first children’s home in 1869 to protect and support children living on the streets of London.

Since then, supporting children in care and young people with care experience has been at the heart of our vision – that every child across the UK has a safe and happy childhood and the foundations they need to thrive.

With the John Lewis Partnership’s support, we’re helping more children and young people in care and those with care experience.

The Made by Care product range at John Lewis, features designs by artists with care-experienced backgrounds. Each product sold supports the Building Happier Futures programme.

By working together, we can reach more care experienced young people in the UK. Together with the John Lewis Partnership we have:

• Strengthened foster placements with therapeutic support through the Wrap Programme, helping families manage challenges and prevent breakdowns.
• Funded Transition Workers who provide tailored guidance to help young people move confidently from care into independent living.
• Empowered young people to build resilience, advocate for themselves, and take charge of their futures.

Action for Children has also joined the John Lewis Partnership Building Happier Futures Advisory Group. By doing so, we can help start a national conversation on improving the lives of those in care and the life chances of those transitioning from care into adulthood and work.

We contribute our passion and expertise to ensure that, collectively, we have the biggest impact for children and young people with care experience.