Action for Children

We'd like to say a huge thanks to Nationwide Building Society for supporting our Family Club in Northampton with a 'Money Lessons' workshop for children with SEN. Nationwide Family Clubs give children and families activities to help grow their confidence and feel fulfilled. This includes tailored support to help with financial hardship. Thank you Nationwide for helping these children gain important skills and experience for their future! #Nationwide #ActionForChildren #MoneyWorkshop

We’re excited to welcome our new Young Ambassadors ❤️ They play an important role in representing Action for Children. By sharing their views and experiences, they help us understand what matters most to young people today. Their insight guides our work and helps us stay focused on the issues that truly affect them. Check out their bios here: https://bit.ly/3Mii5e4 Help us give them a warm welcome by dropping a comment below 🫶 #YoungAmbassadors #ActionForChildren

An unforgettable evening of glamour, trivia and fundraising ✨ The amazing team at Tandem Property Asset Management held a very special quiz night all in aid of Action for Children. Hosted by the fabulous Miss Demeanour, the event saw 150 of their clients, partners and colleagues compete for first place. Attendees were also invited to bid on some wonderful auction prizes. In total the evening raised over £8,500! A huge thanks to Tandem for hosting a spectacular evening. Your support is helping us be there for vulnerable children, young people, and families throughout the UK. #QuizNight #CorporateFundraising #ActionForChildren #MakingADifference

Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day 🤗 A chance for everyone to celebrate kindness. Want to create a family kindness chart with your child? Here are some ideas for making your own chart, step by step. For even more inspiration, visit: https://bit.ly/4qIfNCW Our Parent Talk team offers free support for parents and carers of children aged 0-19. You can read their articles for advice, or talk to their coaches on Webchat or WhatsApp for more in-depth support. All guidance comes from experienced parenting coaches. #ParentTalk #FamilySupport #ParentSupport #Kindness #RandomActsOfKindnessDay

🌹 Planting a Royal Rose for mothers and babies. This week our team at Action for Children planted a special rose at the Mother and Baby Unit at HMP Styal. The rose was kindly donated by our patron, The Princess of Wales. The unit supports new and expectant mothers who are serving a sentence or are on remand. It gives them a safe place to bond with their babies and access specialist support. A mother and child who met the Princess during her visit last year planted the rose beside the pond they walked to together in February 2025. “We’re delighted to plant Catherine’s Rose. The prison gardens are hugely important to the mothers and babies here. They offer children space to explore nature and enjoy the outdoors. This new addition will be treasured by families and staff alike. We’re grateful for our Royal Patron’s dedication to raising awareness of early childhood, even in challenging environments.” We’d like to offer our sincere thanks to The Princess of Wales for this thoughtful donation and her ongoing support for the early years. #HRH #ThePrincessOfWales #ActionForChildren

As part of of National Apprenticeship Week, we want to celebrate a recent win 🌟 We’re proud to share findings from an independent evaluation of our Care Leavers Apprenticeship Programme. The report shows just how life‑changing the right support can be. Apprentices told us they gained confidence, new skills and a real sense of belonging. Many have gone on to secure meaningful roles, including here at Action for Children. One apprentice explained: “My confidence has increased and it’s also had a positive impact on the creative way I support young people.” Thank you to every apprentice, colleague and partner who contributed so openly to this work. And to Brightsparks Agency for carrying out this important research. Find out more about the programme and read the full report here: https://bit.ly/4cp1yPU #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #NAW2026 #ActionForChildren

Remember to check in on those around you 🫶 A simple message can make a big difference. This week is Children's Mental Health Week. A good opportunity to check in with your child and ask how they're doing. Our Sidekick service also gives free support from real coaches who understand what young people face. Find it here: https://bit.ly/4tvp2ck Our coaches are here to help, and the service is completely confidential. #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #Sidekick #Support

We're thrilled our Spring Childcare service has been shortlisted for 'Employer Partner of the Year' at the Apprenticeship Awards 🥳 This truly reflects the commitment from the team to developing their Early Years colleagues and creating high quality apprenticeship opportunities. A big thanks to all the incredible staff and apprentices, and to Best Practice Network for the nomination and continued support. An extra shout out to John Lewis Partnership for their apprenticeship levy support. Their help is giving our Early Years and Residential teams more skills and confidence to deliver excellent care for children across our services. #BPNApprenticeshipAwards #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #NAW2026 #ActionForChildren Spring by Action for Children Best Practice Network International

With so much conversation about AI and digital life, many parents are feeling unsure about how to keep their children safe online. At Action for Children, we’re here to help. Our Parent Talk website offers clear, practical advice on technology and online safety: https://bit.ly/4kBNvIT If you’d like support that’s personal and down‑to‑earth, you can also speak with one of our parenting coaches about anything that’s worrying you. Together we can help children feel safe and confident as they explore the digital world. #SaferInternetDay #OnlineSafety #Technology #ParentTalk #AI