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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

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