Children 1st

Great to see April and Jessica's amazing fundraising achievement featured in Lanarkshire Live via the Daily Record today! Everyone at Children 1st really appreciates the fantastic effort they have put in to raise funds. Every penny will be used to help children when they need it most. https://lnkd.in/eKjjkBzN

While many kids across Scotland finish up school today for the October break, balancing work and looking after the kids and yourself can be stressful during the school holidays. Staff at Children 1st Parentline, like Clare, are here to listen all year round. Here’s what one parent said about how Clare helped them through a tough time 👇 Call free on 08000 28 22 33 or visit our website: www.children1st.org.uk

Dawn won a gold Banchory Bangle in last year’s Children 1st Deeside Committee’s annual raffle after a “good few years” of trying. Every year, engraver Malcolm Appleby painstakingly creates a stunning and unique Banchory Bangle to raise vital funds to protect Scotland’s children. Dawn described the bangle as “absolutely gorgeous” and said she has never owned anything like it in her life. “It’s just quite magical, actually,” she said. For your chance to win, get your tickets at: https://ow.ly/4uuZ50TFWhE

If you are worried about the mental health of a child or young person we can help. Call our Parentline on 08000 28 22 33 free or visit our website for helpful info on mental health and wellbeing: https://ow.ly/87QZ50TIBPY #WorldMentalHealthDay

It's #ChallengePoverty Week and today's theme is adequate incomes. At Children 1st our financial wellbeing team supported 943 families to secure £1.9 million financial gain through benefits and grants over the past year. If you have money worries we can provide expert help. Call 08000 28 22 33 to talk to Children 1st Parentline who can put you in touch with our financial wellbeing team or visit https://ow.ly/XGVZ50THx42 The Poverty Alliance #CPW24

Here's fundraising superstars April, age 8 and Jessica age 9 at the top of Ben Nevis after climbing 4,411ft. This was the fourth Munro they conquered to fundraise a fantastic total of £1,240 towards our work to help protect children from harm and support them to recover from trauma. April said: “We wanted to raise money for Children 1st because they are there for children who need help all around Scotland. When we got to the top of Ben Nevis I felt exhausted and tired but really proud.” The two adventurers are now setting their sights on bagging all 282 Munros across Scotland. We would like to say a huge thank you to them both! You can read more about their adventures here: https://ow.ly/lwXI50TGwTw

It's the start of The Poverty Alliance's Challenge Poverty Week and today the Daily Record reports on research from Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) that shows more than one million people in Scotland are living in poverty. Shockingly a quarter of them are children. At Children 1st we understand dealing with money worries is really hard and are here to offer practical help. Call 08000 28 22 33 to talk to Children 1st Parentline who can put you in touch with our financial wellbeing team or visit www.children1st.org.uk #CPW24 https://ow.ly/koTZ50TFsOU

There is just one week to go to apply to volunteer with our amazing Parentline team. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference to children and families and invest in your own personal development. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/eqFxCFc3

This is the stunning silver Tawny Owl Banchory Bangle from 2001. This piece has been donated by artist and engraver Dr Malcolm Appleby FRSE and will be auctioned tonight at a fundraising event for Children 1st hosted by GILSON GRAY PROPERTY SERVICES LLP The intricate detail is based on an owl swooping low over autumnal leaves - wings blowing up into the air as it flies. Anyone can enter the raffle for a chance to win this year’s Hedgerow Banchory Bangle. Just visit: https://ow.ly/w7tN50TCb9v

We're delighted to announce Children 1st as our latest Employer with Heart 💜 The charity has committed to extending paid parental leave for staff whose babies are born prematurely. Jennifer Allan, Director of People and Culture at Children 1st said: “The early birth of a baby can be an extremely difficult and worrying time for new parents. Parents should not have to worry about their finances or going back to work while caring for a new baby born early. “Children 1st is extremely proud to have signed The Smallest Things ‘Employer With Heart’ charter which means parents will have more time to spend with their baby. “Signing this charter shows Children 1st’s commitment to staff wellbeing and supporting our colleagues in every way possible.” 💜 We know what a difference this will make to your staff who may experience the worry and trauma of neonatal care. Find out more about Employer with Heart and how you can get involved here: https://lnkd.in/eAMcAPE #prematurebirth #prematurity #prematurebaby #neonatalleaveandpay