Action for Children

We are delighted to announce that our partnership with Turner & Townsend has now raised £1 million since it began in 2015 🥳 All money raised goes to our Education Fund program - providing vital support to young people in the UK through grants for school essentials, helping them to access the resources and opportunities they need to thrive ❤️ Turner & Townsend colleagues across the country have been trekking, running, baking, and auctioning their way to fundraising success. Recently, over 1,400 employees raised a whopping £50,000 at their Christmas party – a phenomenal effort! The need for support has never been greater and we are working with Turner & Townsend to reach our next goal: delivering 15,000 Education Fund grants. This shared mission aims to provide even more young people with the tools they need for a bright future. Patricia Moore, UK Managing Director at Turner & Townsend, said: “Reaching £1 million for Action for Children is a tremendous testament to the passion and dedication of our people. Education is the key to unlocking opportunities and breaking the cycle of poverty, and we are proud to support this vital work". #CorporateFundraising #ActionForChildren

Three small words can make a big difference.. It's Children's Mental Health Week. The perfect time to check in with your child and ask how they REALLY are. Not sure where to start? 👉 Visit Parent Talk - our free online advice hub: https://bit.ly/42IY8CJ #MentalHealth #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek

📣 A reminder: today is your last chance to vote for our film in the Smiley Charity Film Awards! Watch the film and vote for us here: https://bit.ly/42kvV5f ‼️ (vote closes midnight tonight) ‼️

Action for Children are delighted to see the publication of The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood's #ShapingUS Framework. Social and emotional development begins in early childhood, and this period provides a golden opportunity to nurture these skills – which then continue to grow throughout our lives. Getting this right is crucial to making sure children have the foundations they need to thrive. Find out more 👇 https://lnkd.in/e_5BGuma

Today, The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood is delighted to publish The Shaping Us Framework. The framework describes the social and emotional skills which start to develop in early childhood, and are important throughout our lives. It aims to improve awareness of and knowledge about these skills to inform action which can create a happier, healthier society. Social and emotional skills shape who we are, how we manage our emotions and thoughts, how we communicate with and relate to others, and how we explore the world around us. These skills help us to build positive, meaningful relationships which are at the heart of a healthy, happy life. https://lnkd.in/e_5BGuma

Swipe for a glimpse of Christmas at Nationwide UK 👉 From Donation Stations to The Nationwide Big Quiz of the Year, colleagues and customers fundraised in so many ways for Action for Children. And we couldn't be more grateful... A big thank you to our friends Nationwide for choosing to support vulnerable children, young people and families ❤️

Say it with us 👉 ALL children deserve the best start in life. But figures show 4.3 million of them are growing up in poverty. Families are struggling to afford the basics like food, heating or even a roof over their head. 4.3 million is a lot. But what percentage of children in the UK is that? 👇

We are very proud that over 80% of young people from our Blues Programme said they can now talk about their mental health 💙 In 2023/24, the programme reached almost 8,000 young people. Find out more on how the project is making a difference in youth mental health: https://bit.ly/3DZHRPz #MentalHealth #BlueMonday

Meet inspirational Vicky from Nationwide Building Society 👋 Throughout December, she ran 496km and raised an impressive £3,500 in support of vulnerable children. "For anyone taking on a sporting challenge, my advice would be to involve other people; it may be your challenge but you don’t have to do it alone!" ❤️ Vicky told us how she was inspired by Sean Conway, and offers advice for anyone thinking of running for charity. Read: https://bit.ly/4h7zG1Y #Challenge #January #Fitness #Fundraising #CharityRun

Do you have a moment? 👉 We're proud to share that our film is nominated for the annual Smiley Charity Film Awards, and we'd love your vote... Christopher's story is one of hope and resilience ❤️ He spent his childhood in foster care and children's homes. Having struggled with anxiety and low mental health, Action for Children helped guide him through further education, and watched him grow into a confident young man. Now Christopher is thriving and has recently transitioned into independent living. Watch Christopher's story and vote for us (before January 29): https://bit.ly/42kvV5f #CharityFilmAwards #CFA25