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Run, Ralph, Run!
Support Ralph in his Guinness World Record attempt, as he aims to run the London Marathon in the fastest time in a gingerbread man outfit in aid of The Childhood Trust.
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Stay up to date on The Childhood Trust’s recent campaigns, projects, and research as well as the latest news on child poverty in the capital.
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New Ways to Measure Poverty Don’t Mask the Reality: London Housing Costs Trap at Least a Third of Children in Poverty
A quarter of London's children live in Deep Poverty under new statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions, highlighting the structural trap Londoners face
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Calls for safety standards in AI toys and awareness of the growing digital divide
A new report explores the positive and negative impacts Generative AI as on the development, mental health and wellbeing of preschool children families facing socio-economic barriers.
Freshfields raises over £30,000 towards its £100,000 target in one night
The Childhood Trust team had the pleasure of attending Freshfields’ inaugural black-tie fundraising dinner, which raised £30,000 for the Champions for Children campaign.
Raising Awareness on the Streets of Shoreditch
Transformed spaces transform lives - our mural in Shoreditch brings this message to life
Josephine McCartney Voice of Islam Interview
Our Chief Executive was invited on the Voice of Islam radio station to discuss our new research which reveals the extent of material deprivation.
Housed but not Homed: The Impact of ‘Empty Shell’ Tenancies on Children’s Development
A new report from The Childhood Trust, in partnership with eight other charities, reveals the extent of the housing crisis and the impact of material deprivation.
Kicking off Champions for Children 2026!
We’re pleased to announce applications for Champions for Children 2026 are open!
Building Brighter Futures: 2025 in Review
2025 - A year of progress and strategic action at The Childhood Trust
Our statement – 2025 Autumn Budget
The Childhood Trust’s statement on the scrapping of the two-child benefit cap announced in the 2025 Autumn Budget
The Childhood Trust Meets Scottish Social Justice Secretary on Poverty and Community Outreach Impact
The Childhood Trust held a highly constructive meeting with the Scottish Government's Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP.
RBC Capital Markets Raise £140,000 in Support of Our Mission
RBC Capital Markets Raise £140,000 in Support of Our Mission