"Without question you can't disconnect the £2.5 billion government has taken out of youth work over the last decade with all the challenges we're seeing in children's lives right now." Listen to principle 6 of my manifesto.oasisuk.org/episodes/7 with Mark Russell (he/him) CEO of The Children's Society

Some children walk around with the weight of the world on their shoulders. That’s why we are launching ‘The Heaviest Backpack’ to show that these burdens can weigh children down and follow them everywhere. Find out more at bbc.co.uk/cin 💛 #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

We’re delighted to present £1 MILLION to The Children's Society, winners of A Million & Me Award 🏆 Pudsey & Dr Alex George recently surprised the team to present the award, and to see first-hand how the award will allow them to amplify their impact and bring about lasting change 💛

We are delighted too!! So pleased that The Children's Society has been awarded a MILLION pounds from BBC Children in Need - we look forward to extending our reach and getting support to children where and when it matters

Last week Pudsey and Dr Alex George presented £1 MILLION to The Children's Society, winners of A Million & Me Award that we co-funded with BBC Children in Need & The Health Foundation. We can’t wait to see the impact this will have supporting children’s mental health across the UK 💛

Navigating the cost of living crisis. The challenges for charities to raise income at a time the need for our services has never been greater. Life is just to hard for children, young people & families. The Children's Society #CIOFFC Chartered Institute of Fundraising #fundraising #socialimpact #youthimpact

Over 14million people won’t vote today - but the result will shape their futures On behalf of all those under 18, make your vote count Then join The Children's Society & our friends in UK charities to make sure the next government places #ChildrenAtTheTable #GeneralElection2024

No matter the outcome today, we need the next Government to make childhoods a national priority. 📢 Along with over 30,000 others, we're asking the next Prime Minister and Chancellor to be a champion for children. Will you join us? act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/142301/pe… #ChildrenAtTheTable

Eric is looking for a future with less chaos! 🐾 #DogsAtPollingStations

Groomed by criminal groups, many teenagers are coerced into carrying drugs far from home. They’re treated like criminals, but are trapped and feel they have no choice. Teenagers are children too. Don't let them face life alone. 👉 ow.ly/yu9C50Sw02l

Amazing for Liz Twist MP to visit our Gateside Time service & meet the fantastic The Children's Society team, children & partners at BillQuayFarm to discuss how this innovative open access service is reversing the decline in children’s well being #trustedadult #wellbeing #earlysupport

Imagine a safe space, where young people can walk in and get support without having long wait times. Today, we’re launching Time for young people, Newham – our new emotional wellbeing support space, offering free help for children and young people, whatever’s on their mind.

An idea 💡 a dream 😴 a reality 🕰️ @childrenssociety #YouthImpact #SocialImpact

There are welcome policies in today’s #Budget, but these are tweaks rather than the systemic change that is needed. Babies, children and young people can’t wait. Read the Children’s Charities Coalition statement 👇childrenatthetable.org.uk/autumnbudgetre… #ChildrenAtTheTable

A very powerful opening speech from Dame Rachel de Souza at the #JoinedUpSummitt Young People are telling us the importance of Youth Work The Children's Society agree #GoodChildhoodReport life is just too hard for too many young people #YouthVoice #YouthWorkWeek #YouthImpact UK Youth

Here we go… let’s celebrate the sector and the impact we have, let’s keep listening to children, young people and families we work with, our Pause service is nominated for the mental health award #YouthImpact The Children's Society Children & Young People Now #CYPNowAwards

We only went and won, so proud of the Pause Team in Birmingham The Children's Society winning The Mental Heath & Wellbeing Award, making a difference with so many young people #CYPNowAwards 2024 Children & Young People Now