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The Children's Society is an English charity allied to the Church of England and driven by a belief that all children deserve a good childhood.
Press releases
Children scared of knock at door from council bailiffs, report reveals
Councils must stop leaving children frightened and worried by sending aggressive and intimidating bailiffs to knock on the doors of family homes,... read more
26.03.2015 • By The Children's Society
Joint Committee on Human Rights report Statement
Failure to protect children's human rights is appalling, says The Children's Society The Joint Committee on Human Rights says the UK's... read more
24.03.2015 • By The Children's Society
16 and 17-year-olds at greatest risk of abuse and neglect – but are...
he Children's Society calls for action ahead of key commons debate on the Serious Crime Bill on Monday 23 February Teenagers aged 16... read more
20.02.2015 • By The Children's Society
New report on child sexual exploitation should be a ‘wake up call,’ says...
Commenting on the Office of the Children's Commissioner's report published on 17 February 2015 which found that authorities are 'failing to live... read more
17.02.2015 • By The Children's Society
New child sex abuse inquiry - Children's Society response
Responding to Home Secretary Theresa May's statement on a new inquiry into child sexual abuse, Matthew Reed, Chief Executive of The Children's... read more
05.02.2015 • By The Children's Society
Government move gives children struggling in cold homes hope
In response to the expansion of the Warm Home Discount, Lily Caprani, Director of Policy at The Children's Society, said: "The Government's... read more
29.01.2015 • By The Children's Society
Children suffer as energy companies fail vulnerable families in energy debt
Energy companies are failing huge numbers of families struggling with energy debt, causing parents to feel intimidated and damaging children's... read more
22.01.2015 • By The Children's Society
Feeding Britain report - The Children's Society response
Responding to Feeding Britain , the report of the All-Party Parliamentary Inquiry into Hunger in the UK, due to be published on Monday 8... read more
08.12.2014 • By The Children's Society
Disadvantaged children bearing the brunt of cuts
In response to the Autumn Statement, Lily Caprani, Director of Strategy and Policy at The Children's Society, said: "Even in a time of... read more
03.12.2014 • By The Children's Society
‘No excuse’ — children still not being protected from abuse
Responding to the Ofsted report The sexual exploitation of children: it couldn't happen here, could it? , Lily Caprani, Director of... read more
19.11.2014 • By The Children's Society
CLG Committee report on Rotherham - Children's Society response
Responding to the Community and Local Government Committee's report , Child sexual exploitation in Rotherham: some issues for local government ,... read more
18.11.2014 • By The Children's Society
FCA announcement on payday lending - The Children's Society response
Responding to the Financial Conduct Authority's announcement about new price cap rules for payday lenders, Matthew Reed, Chief Executive of The... read more
11.11.2014 • By The Children's Society
Nothing should stop exposing child sex abuse
n response to the release of Peter Wanless's report on child abuse, Matthew Reed, Chief Executive of The Children's Society, said: "No stone... read more
11.11.2014 • By The Children's Society
Child abuse inquiry must have more power
In response to the Government's announcement on the independent inquiry into child abuse, Matthew Reed, Chief Executive of The Children's... read more
04.11.2014 • By The Children's Society
Commenting on Ann Coffey MP’s report, Real Voices: Child sexual...
This important report tells us that child sexual exploitation can affect any young person and any community. The police and criminal justice... read more
29.10.2014 • By The Children's Society