In our 150th year, our landmark report - Choose Childhood - shows that although lots has improved for families, three generations across the UK fear childhoods are getting worse. We need to change this.
Cuts to key services are leaving vulnerable families and children without support, building on a decade of funding cuts and under-investment. So we’re calling on the government to act, now.
“There isn’t enough support out there for young people. There’s been I don’t know how many suicides in the local area. It’s a clear sign that something definitely does need to be done.” Cathal, 15, Northern Ireland
To make sure our work helps the most vulnerable children and young people, we're pressing for change on three key themes:
We fight to make sure children’s rights are on the political agenda by campaigning and influencing government. See the latest on our blog.