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Action for Children
Registration number: 1097940
Action for Children envisions a world where every child experiences a safe, happy, and fulfilling childhood. By offering protective and supportive measures, the organisation provides both practical and emotional care to children and young people in need. Their efforts focus on ensuring well-being, building resilience, and creating opportunities that secure brighter futures.
Key statistics
From the founding year and expanding team to generous donations and growing turnover, these key figures highlight the scale and impact of Action for Children’s work over the last year.
Main Causes
Child Poverty
Supporting families in crisis while striving to eliminate child poverty and reduce hardship nationwide.
Find out moreEarly Years
Helping families provide children with the support they need for the best start in life.
Find out moreNeglect and Abuse
Preventing and addressing child neglect through dedicated support for families in need.
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Make a difference to the UK's most vulnerable children
Thousands of children are facing challenges such as poverty, abuse, neglect, and mental health struggles. Together, we can give them the support they need to thrive.
About Action for Children
With over 426 services across the UK, Action for Children is dedicated to providing support for vulnerable children and young people. Their services offer both practical assistance, such as housing, education, and financial support, and emotional care to address mental health challenges, trauma, and family difficulties. By creating safe and nurturing environments, they aim to ensure every child enjoys a secure childhood. Beyond direct support, Action for Children actively advocates for policy changes to tackle systemic issues, championing reforms that improve the lives of children and families nationwide.
About Us
Local Services
Action for Children provides practical and caring support to children and families through 372 community-based services. They are there when families need help the most. Click here to find local services near you!
Frequently asked questions
The charity runs over 426 services across the UK, providing support in communities, schools, and homes to help children and families where it’s needed most.
Families and children in need can access support by contacting one of their local services. Visit the Action for Children website to find the nearest service or get in touch through their helpline for guidance.
You can support Action for Children by:
– Donating to their programs.
– Participating in fundraising events.
– Volunteering for their services.
– Advocating for their cause by sharing their mission and campaigns.
Donations are used to fund essential services, including crisis support, family assistance, and programs for children in care. A portion of funds also supports advocacy and campaigning to drive long-term systemic changes for children and families.
The organisation campaigns for policy changes and raises awareness of issues affecting children, such as poverty, mental health, and neglect. They work with government and other stakeholders to improve systems and services for children across the UK.
Key Appeals
Criminally exploited children
Thousands of UK children face criminal exploitation. Together, we can end this abuse and protect them.
Find out moreFamilies with disabled children
Supporting disabled children to gain confidence and independence while helping families cope through tailored specialist services.
Find out moreFostering and residential care
Providing safe, nurturing family-style homes for children in care, helping them heal from trauma and neglect.
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