About Children 1st
Children 1st is Scotland’s National Children’s Charity. Some children have little to smile about and this charity is determined to give them new reasons to. Children 1st help Scotland’s families put children first, with practical advice and support in difficult times. And when the worst happens, the charity supports survivors of abuse, neglect, and other traumatic events in childhood, to recover. It helps Scotland’s communities play their part in looking-out for and protecting children, whilst listening to Scotland’s children and families. When the government or society fails to hear them or respect their rights, Children 1st speaks out.
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Did you know...
- 90p in every £1 goes directly to Scotland’s children and families.
- 9 out of 10 children feel emotionally stronger and more able to cope with getting on with their lives after Children 1st has helped them.
- A residential care home for a child costs £126,000 a year compared to the charity's average cost of supporting a child, which is £530.
- So long as it is safe for the child, Children 1st works with the child's family network too.
- Research shows the life chances for a child are better if they can avoid going into care. 83% of the mums, dads and carers they've supported feel more confident in parenting after time with Children 1st..
What makes Children 1st different?
Children 1st occupies a unique space in Scottish child welfare. The charity works in communities to support children at risk of abuse and neglect. They've been making a difference for over 130 years, first as the RSSPCC and now as Children 1st, so they have unrivalled experience and understanding of the problems affecting children, their families and how to help them. But the charity cannot succeed alone. They work in partnership with police, childcare professionals, schools, the government, community organisations and thousands of individual supporters - everyone who puts children at the heart of everything we do.
Why Donate To Children 1st
You can help the children of Scotland by volunteering, spreading the word on social media, putting Children 1st forward as a charity of choice in the workplace, joining one of their fundraising groups, attending an event or lending your support to a Children 1st campaign to help them strengthen their voice with government and society when speaking out on children’s rights.
Monthly Donations To Children 1st
If you're able to contribute, here's what the following amounts will go towards: - £49 could provide a fuel voucher to a family voucher to a family so they can heat their home, and keep their children warm, clean and well-fed. - £70 could help a support worker to resolve debt issues for a family so they don’t have to worry about having their energy cut off. - £100 could pay for a crisis voucher so a family with three children can put food on the table.
If you decide to donate less, that's more than enough. Every pound is greatly appreciated.
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Contact Children 1st Today
Telephone: 0131 446 2300 Email: cfs@children1st.org.uk
