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Charity sports events: top picks for fundraising in 2023

New year? New challenge?

Fundraising

In their words: Young carer shares their story

Young carer, Matthew* shares his experience

Young carers

2022: A year your support made a difference

We reflect on the stories of impact from the past year

Fundraising

How poverty affects children’s mental health

We look at the effects of poverty and what Action for Children is doing to reduce its effects in 2024.

The challenges facing children's services

Funding may be falling, but demand for children's centres is higher than ever

Where is child poverty increasing in the UK?

Local child poverty data shows scale of problem across the UK

Shining a light on Lilian's story: Remember a charity with Action for Children

This Remember a Charity Week, we are spotlighting Lilian and the lasting impact she’s had on vulnerable children and families across the UK by leaving a gift in her will.

A week in the life of a Service Coordinator

Tina takes us on a tour of her busy week, from arranging care pathways to crafting ‘worry catchers’.

Long-term illness as a barrier to work: Paul and Fiona's story

"Somehow, we manage each month. If I'm honest, our constant struggle is just so normalised now."

Where are children most in need of levelling up?

The Government needs to set on an approach to levelling up for children. Joe Lane, Action for Children’s Head of Policy & Research, explores what this could look like

“Big change starts small”: changing the conversation on the early years

Action for Children responds to the early years research released by the Duchess of Cambridge

The government's social care review: children need action now

The government’s plans to create a children's social care system fit for the future is an important moment. But children and families in the system need help now, too