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Hope is an action
Is it naive to write about hope after a weekend in which voices that seek to spread hate and pull us apart have been loud and organised? I don’t think it is.
WALES: "Tackling child poverty must be the top priority for the new First Minister"
Bilingual statement in response to the announcement of the appointment of new First Minister of Wales and why tackling child poverty needs to be the Welsh Government’s top priority
No limits to childhood: Parents tell us why this election matters for Scotland’s children
The latest child poverty statistics show a small drop in child poverty rates, but the real headline is that one in five children in Scotland remain locked in poverty. We spoke to parents from our Changing the Story panel and they are clear: every child in Scotland should have a childhood without limits and right now, too many do not.
Powerful new film by Save the Children highlights growing threat to children in modern warfare as number of casualties from explosive weapons in Sudan doubles
Released to mark the three-year anniversary of the war in Sudan, the animation lays bare the growing toll of war on children worldwide
Admiral Group and Save the Children announce new three-year £1 Million partnership to help tackle child poverty and climate change
Save the Children and Admiral Group have announced a new three-year partnership worth £1 million to support the charity’s UK and global work in mitigating the impacts of climate change and poverty on children.
NI: Response to latest child poverty statistics
Statement from Save the Children NI on the newly published Households Below Average Income poverty figures.
Next Welsh Government must act on child poverty as new figures reveal the scandal that one in three children still miss out on childhoods
Responding to the newly published Households Below Average Income poverty figures that shows child poverty figures in Wales remain scandalous, Melanie Simmonds, Head of Save the Children Cymru, said: “These figures reveal that far too many children in Wales - more than one in three - are still experiencing the injustice of child poverty. The child poverty rate is higher in Wales than in any of the other UK nations.
Scotland: Response to the latest child poverty statistics
Response to UK government data showing the latest child poverty figures in Scotland. First response is from Claire Telfer, Head of Scotland at Save the Children, and the second is a collective statement from the Save the Children Scotland 'Changing the Story' parent panel.
Save the Children responds to FCDO international aid spending announcement
Save the Children's response to the latest FCDO international aid spending announcement.
Our response to the publication of the Scottish Government Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2022-26
Our response to the publication of the Scottish Government’s Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2022-26, Claire Telfer, Head of Scotland at Save the Children
Changing the story on child poverty | Ollu’s story
Save the Children and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation are working together to understand public attitudes to child poverty in Scotland. Our project, Changing the Story, is using survey-based and qualitative research to generate new evidence about what the public think. We will use this evidence to build support for action to end child poverty in Scotland. At the centre of Changing the Story, a group of parents and carers with lived experience of poverty are helping to inform and make sense of the research. In this blog series, they reflect on key findings from the research to highlight why we need to see bolder action to end child poverty.
Save the Children shops draw in new generations of volunteers with a rise in under 25s contributing their time in stores
Save the Children’s charity shops are welcoming in a new generation of supporters, with a sharp rise in under-25s signing up to volunteer.
How removing the two-child limit to benefits will help children and families
The two-child limit to benefits will be removed from April 2026. Here's how it will improve the lives of children and their families in the UK.
Changing the story on child poverty: Ailsa’s story
Save the Children and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation are working together to understand public attitudes to child poverty in Scotland. Our project, Changing the Story, is using survey-based and qualitative research to generate new evidence about what the public think. We will use this evidence to build support for action to end child poverty in Scotland.
Glasgow children tell politicians what matters most ahead of 2026 election
Easterhouse, Glasgow. Primary school children in Easterhouse, Glasgow took centre stage this week as they met directly with local politicians and decision-makers to share what they think should be prioritised ahead of Scotland’s 2026 election.
Changing the story on child poverty - Alexander’s story
Save the Children and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation are working together to understand public attitudes to child poverty in Scotland. Our project, Changing the Story, is using survey-based and qualitative research to generate new evidence about what the public think. We will use this evidence to build support for action to end child poverty in Scotland.At the centre of Changing the Story, a group of parents and carers with lived experience of poverty are helping to inform and make sense of the research. In this blog series, they reflect on key findings from the research to highlight why we need to see bolder action to end child poverty.
How we can do Better for Babies in the new year
The Cabinet Secretary for Finance will set out the Scottish Government’s proposed budget for 2026/27 on 13th January. All eyes are on whether this will be a budget that provides hope that this year will be a better one for families. We’d like to see more help for families with babies and are calling on the Scottish Government to invest in a Baby Guarantee.
Child Poverty in the UK: It Happens Here Too
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.
Stop panic buying: A better way to give this Christmas
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.
What Christmas Really Looks Like for Children Living in Poverty in the UK
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.