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We fight for the hope & happiness of young people🌈
Taking inspiration from their courage 🦁

The Children's Society fights for the hope and happiness of young people when it is threatened by abuse, exploitation and neglect. We take inspiration from the courage and hope we see in young people every day, fuelling our belief that a good childhood is something every young person deserves.

We fight for hope by deeply understanding the needs of young people, by counselling and supporting them through their most serious life challenges. We campaign tirelessly for the big social changes that will transform the wellbeing of young people, striving to improve the lives of those who need hope most.

Driven by hope and working alongside young people and supporters, we will not rest until together, step-by-step, we’ve created a society built for all children.

21/10/2026

A massive well done to our Amsterdam Marathon and Half Marathon runners! 🧡

We appreciate all the support and fundraising over the weekend to help young people thrive.

Want to be next? Places are still available for Brighton, Manchester, Run South London and more.

Choose your challenge: https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/how-you-can-help/fundraise-and-events/charity-challenges

20/10/2026

Inclusion and involvement build belonging.

Young advisors for this year’s revealed that young people want the chance to be a part of the solution, having a say in how their communities are shaped.

Feeling heard, feeling included, and feeling involved helps young people feel safer, more comfortable, and happier.

All young people should feel like they belong and matter.

The Good Childhood report details how to make this happen, with recommendations centred around four Ps of belonging: People, Places, Power and Pathways.

Together, we can all help build up children’s sense of belonging and improve their wellbeing.

Have a read: https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood-report?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=gcr2026

19/10/2026

Every young person deserves a safe space to go and a person they can trust and turn to. Yet over 1 in 5 young people with low wellbeing said they had no adult outside their family they could go to.

This year’s found that the young people struggling most are also the most likely to feel they have no trusted adult to turn to.

Unable to open up and be themselves in their communities, young people's sense of belonging and wellbeing is being eroded.

We know that improving young people's ability to access trusted adults, welcoming places, meaningful participation and early support can improve their wellbeing.

Explore our recommendations further in the full report: https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood-report?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=gcr2026

16/10/2026

Too many young people don’t feel at home in their own communities. How can we make sure children feel safe and connected in every part of their life?

The 2026 found that to feel like they belong, young people need:
- People they trust
- Places they belong
- Power to influence decisions
- Pathways to opportunities and support.

That’s why we’re asking the Government to invest in the building blocks of belonging, so that every child feels like they belong and knows they matter.

Read more in our report: https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood-report?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=gcr2026

15/10/2026

The 2026 is here. This year is yet another year where children and young people’s wellbeing is lower than it was 15 years ago when the Good Childhood Report began.

This is deeply concerning. Too many children and young people are struggling to feel connected, feel good about their lives and feel happy.

Every young person should have someone to turn to and somewhere to go where they feel they belong.

“Sense of belonging is like essential to how we operate as human beings.” - Young person

This year, our Good Childhood Report explores the role of adults young people can trust, and places they really feel safe, well and connected to.

Read the full report now: https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood-report?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=gcr2026

07/10/2026

Misogyny isn't new. The influence of the manosphere is.

In the absence of belonging, young people may turn to the manosphere online for a sense of connection.

This exposes young people to sexist narratives, which can translate into harmful behaviours – from threats and harassment to stalking and assault.

Learn more about these spaces and what you can look out for to keep young people safe: https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/blogs/protecting-children-from-misogyny-manosphere?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=manosphere_blog less

29/09/2026

Our new research shows that many young people can spot the signs of a healthy relationship.

However, there are nuances within this. Harmful behaviours are harder to spot when it is happening in their own relationship, or happening online.

The norms, behaviours and language within relationships are changing constantly. Systems need to keep up to stop this being an underrecognised form of harm that too many young people face.

We're calling on the government to support professionals, parents and carers to understand how to spot the signs and intervene early.

Learn more about spotting harmful relationships: https://ow.ly/Fql750ZSk0b

28/09/2026

Anyone experiencing harm within a relationship deserves support from those around them to understand what’s happening and receive the help they need.

That’s as true for teenagers as it is for adults.

Yet our research finds that, for many teenagers today, abusive and harmful behaviours in relationships are not being spotted or prevented.

That's why The Children's Society is calling on the government for a clear definition of Teenage Relationship Abuse, guaranteed access to effective, specialist support, and support for parents and carers to identify signs of abuse and intervene early.

Every teenager deserves safe and supportive relationships.

Read the full report to learn more about our findings: https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/resources-and-research/resources-and-publications/teenage-relationship-abuse?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=tra_report

25/09/2026

Some things in life shouldn’t be a lottery, like growing up. It should be a time that is stable, supportive and safe for everyone.

But unfortunately, for teens across the UK, that’s often not the case. Many are trapped in poverty, struggling with their mental health, and dealing with abuse and exploitation on and offline.

Playing The Children’s Society weekly lottery not only gives you a chance to live your dreams, but helps to fund the support teenagers need to face life’s challenges, whether it's poverty, exploitation or mental health challenges.

Every ticket changes lives: https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/win

24/09/2026

Online harm groups, often referred to as ‘Com Groups’, are groups of people who use tactics such as grooming, coercion, manipulation and blackmail to exploit young people online.

They often operate through messaging apps, gaming platforms, channels or servers.

The National Crime Agency's Child Exploitation and Online Protection team have launched new resources on the emerging and very concerning threat of online harm groups – the first ever resources on the issue.

They have developed guidance for parents and carers, providing practical information to help families recognise the warning signs, support their child and access support.

Have a read through the guidance to understand the risks and how to keep your child safe: https://www.ceopeducation.co.uk/parents/articles/online-harm-groups

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+443003037000

Website

http://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/

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