When we think about child poverty, we often picture faraway places. But poverty doesn't stop at borders. And it doesn't discriminate based on postcode.

Discover the 5 essentials every child needs to thrive—love, education, nutrition, play, and protection. Learn how Save the Children UK helps provide what matters most.

For so many, Christmas day really is the most wonderful time of the year. The tree, the presents, the Christmas lunch. It’s a magical day of joy and togetherness.  

But for so many across the UK, Christmas couldn’t be more different.  

It's three days before Christmas. You're standing in a crowded shop, holding a scented candle you're not sure anyone wants, wondering if this is really what the season is supposed to feel like. 

This Christmas, millions of children will unwrap toys, books, and games. But thousands more received something far more valuable this year—something that can't fit in a box or be tied with ribbon. 

"Many children whose experiences should be shaping this report will never have their voices heard. Others survived, and their memories, pain, and hopes for recovery help speak for thousands more across the globe."

Child poverty is not inevitable; it is the result of choices. The 2026 Senedd election is a chance to make different ones. It’s a chance to show that Wales puts children first.

Save the Children Cymru’s manifesto is based on the calls of children and young people to #ListenToUsMore.

It's Global Safeguarding week, when was the last time your organisation considered its safeguarding approach? Safeguarding isn’t just about compliance it’s about building confidence, embedding best practice, and creating safe environments for everyone. Read more in this short blog by Cart Carter, Director of Safeguarding.