The Childhood Trust
We are London’s child poverty charity. We support, invest in and work alongside children and young people, dismantling barriers and breaking cycles of inequity, so that they can grow up healthy, happy, and prepared for life.
We believe in a world where all children live free from poverty.
Our Vision
We believe that every child should have a healthy, happy and safe childhood, where everyone is well prepared for life, breaking the cycle of poverty.
Our Mission
We alleviate the impact of poverty for children in London by funding and delivering programmes that meet children’s practical and emotional needs. We work with children to raise public awareness of their experiences of living in poverty.
Our Work
Funding for charities
As a grant-making charity, we partner with grassroots charities in London, providing funding and capacity-building support. Funding is made possible thanks to ongoing relationships we build with corporate organisations, other trusts and foundations, philanthropic individuals and families, and public donations.
Since 2013, The Childhood Trust has raised over £50 million through our matched fundraising campaigns, enabling the work of impactful projects across all London boroughs.
Transforming Spaces
Our volunteering team manage and deliver the Trust’s own community outreach programme, Transforming Spaces. The team design and deliver transformations to environments where children and families live and grow, from bedrooms to community spaces.
Research
We believe every child should have a healthy, happy, and safe childhood. To help break the cycle of inequity and poverty, we must understand it.
The Childhood Trust leads key research into child poverty in London. Our mission is simple: to listen, learn, and amplify the voices and experiences of children and young people.
Our values
The Childhood Trust believes in being:
Courageous – We fight for every child’s right to live their life free of the impact of poverty.
Caring – We recognise that every child has the right to feel loved, be safe and have their voice heard.
Aspirational – We believe that every child should be ready and able to make the most of their educational and life opportunities.
Collaborative – We are committed to a culture of trust, integrity and partnership.
Inclusive – We uphold diversity and equality in all our work.