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Action for Children

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We're working to improve life for children in the UK, so every child has a safe and happy childhood ⭐

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(1/4) In 2024, we published the Jay Review, an analysis into what’s working to protect children from criminal exploitation and detail what more can be done. As we mark National Child Exploitation Awareness Day #CEADAY2025, despite progress, our recommendations still stand.

(1/4) In 2024, we published the Jay Review, an analysis into what’s working to protect children from criminal exploitation and detail what more can be done. 

As we mark National Child Exploitation Awareness Day #CEADAY2025, despite progress, our recommendations still stand.
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(3/4) We need coordinated policy and practice at local and national levels. This includes a strategy for preventing criminal exploitation of children from central government. We need also investment, research, whole-system learning, and funding for early intervention services.

(3/4) We need coordinated policy and practice at local and national levels. This includes a strategy for preventing criminal exploitation of children from central government. 

We need also investment, research, whole-system learning, and funding for early intervention services.
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[3/4] Self-conscious in school uniform that doesn't fit. Worried hearing dad trying to sort out the next bill. Making excuses to miss a friend’s birthday. It doesn't have to be this way. And it’s time to act.

[3/4] Self-conscious in school uniform that doesn't fit. Worried hearing dad trying to sort out the next bill. Making excuses to miss a friend’s birthday.

It doesn't have to be this way. And it’s time to act.
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Yesterday, we gathered in Westminster with young campaigners, policy experts, journalists and our friends at Nationwide to launch our new report 'Paying the Price'. Add your name to our open letter: bit.ly/4idIzYQ #PayingThePrice

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The new season is finally here, and we enjoyed celebrating with our annual Spring Lunch on Tuesday 🌸 We are delighted this raised a wonderful £130,000 🥳 Thanks to our incredible guests for their generosity, and to all of our amazing partners and supporters ❤️

The new season is finally here, and we enjoyed celebrating with our annual Spring Lunch on Tuesday 🌸

We are delighted this raised a wonderful £130,000 🥳 Thanks to our incredible guests for their generosity, and to all of our amazing partners and supporters ❤️
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Ahead of Wednesday's Spring Budget, Action for Children is calling on the UK Government to 'pay the price' to lift children out of poverty. itv.com/watch/news/inc…

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These stories are just a few among the millions of young people still dealing with the impact of childhood poverty. Countless more children will grow up to face the same, if nothing changes. Sign the open letter and ask the government to take action now: bit.ly/4iR3EYI

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We joined End Child Poverty in Westminster this morning to stand together against rising child poverty. Today's figures show 4.5 million children are now in poverty in the UK - and yesterday’s benefit reforms will push an additional 50,000 children into poverty by 2030.

We joined <a href="/EndChildPoverty/">End Child Poverty</a> in Westminster this morning to stand together against rising child poverty. 

Today's figures show 4.5 million children are now in poverty in the UK - and yesterday’s benefit reforms will push an additional 50,000 children into poverty by 2030.
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The latest figures of 4.5 million, showing 200,000 more children living in poverty, are the highest levels of child poverty the UK has seen in decades. Sign the letter from young campaigners calling for the #ChildPovertyStrategy to deliver on its promises bit.ly/4lngEaX

The latest figures of 4.5 million, showing 200,000 more children living in poverty, are the highest levels of child poverty the UK has seen in decades. Sign the letter from young campaigners calling for the #ChildPovertyStrategy to deliver on its promises bit.ly/4lngEaX
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Today will look a bit different for everyone, but we're sending love to all the wonderful mums out there ❤️ From those raising families alone, to the incredible foster mums, Happy Mother's Day! Remember our Parent Talk team are here if you need support: bit.ly/3FFYsIY

Today will look a bit different for everyone, but we're sending love to all the wonderful mums out there ❤️ From those raising families alone, to the incredible foster mums, Happy Mother's Day!

Remember our Parent Talk team are here if you need support: bit.ly/3FFYsIY
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It has been a spectacular month here at Action for Children. Here are three of our #MarchMoments 👏 £327,000 raised at our annual Ultimate News Quiz. 📣 Our Paying The Price report was launched. 🌸 £130,000 raised at our Spring Lunch event.

It has been a spectacular month here at Action for Children. Here are three of our #MarchMoments

👏 £327,000 raised at our annual Ultimate News Quiz.

📣 Our Paying The Price report was launched.

🌸 £130,000 raised at our Spring Lunch event.
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The Children’s Charities Coalition is urging the Chancellor to invest more into children’s social care. This will enable local authorities to rebuild early intervention services preventing more children and families reaching crisis point. Full statement: bit.ly/42fxvU6

The Children’s Charities Coalition is urging the Chancellor to invest more into children’s social care. 

This will enable local authorities to rebuild early intervention services preventing more children and families reaching crisis point. Full statement: bit.ly/42fxvU6
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Meet Jennifer and Trevor 👋 They currently #foster siblings as part of their family. Keeping siblings together is a priority at Action for Children. Could you help us? Find out more at tinyurl.com/ycweh3bf #NationalSiblingsDay #ItsASiblingThing #NationalSiblingsDay2025

Meet Jennifer and Trevor 👋 They currently #foster siblings as part of their family. Keeping siblings together is a priority at <a href="/actnforchildren/">Action for Children</a>. Could you help us? Find out more at tinyurl.com/ycweh3bf
#NationalSiblingsDay #ItsASiblingThing #NationalSiblingsDay2025
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'Can their child have a shower? Can they wash their clothes? Do they have a fridge? Do they have food to eat, and if they do, can they cook it?' Charity boss lays bare the reality of child poverty👇 heraldscotland.com/news/25122170.… Rebecca McCurdy Action for Children Action for Children Influencing

'Can their child have a shower? Can they wash their clothes? Do they have a fridge? Do they have food to eat, and if they do, can they cook it?'

Charity boss lays bare the reality of child poverty👇

heraldscotland.com/news/25122170.…

<a href="/_RebeccaMcCurdy/">Rebecca McCurdy</a> <a href="/actnforchildren/">Action for Children</a> <a href="/AfC_Policy/">Action for Children Influencing</a>
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Meet Darren, a Family Support Worker at our Ballymena and Little Steps Antrim Sure Start 👋 This weekend Darren will be part of the amazing Action for Children NI team taking on BelfastCityMarathon 🏃 The money they raise will help children and families in NI > justgiving.com/team/afc-ni-fo… ❤️

Meet Darren, a Family Support Worker at our Ballymena and Little Steps Antrim Sure Start 👋 This weekend Darren will be part of the amazing <a href="/actnforchildren/">Action for Children</a> NI team taking on <a href="/marathonbcm/">BelfastCityMarathon</a> 🏃 The money they raise will help children and families in NI &gt; justgiving.com/team/afc-ni-fo… ❤️