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HELP CHILDREN FACING POVERTY

This is an emergency. The cost of living crisis is pushing children into
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SAFE AND HAPPY CHILDHOODS

We protect and support children and young people, providing practical and
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WHAT WE DO


WHERE IS CHILD POVERTY INCREASING IN THE UK?

12 July 2022


“WE’D BE LOST WITHOUT THIS HELP AND SUPPORT”: NATALIA & CHLOE’S STORY

14 February 2022


WHAT IS THE COST OF LIVING CRISIS?

22 March 2022


CHILD POVERTY

Child poverty is real. It ruins childhoods and damages children's life chances.
What can be done to change this?


“I DIDN’T ALWAYS GROW UP IN A HAPPY HOME, BUT ALL CHILDREN SHOULD”

05 August 2022


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