Kelly Corcoran

1 week ago | actionforchildren.org.uk | Kelly Corcoran

Father's Day is just around the corner, on Sunday 15 June. It’s a chance to celebrate what your dad or father figures mean to you and thank them with a . This year, why not give a charity gift that gives back, and help vulnerable children across the UK? The cost of living crisis and rising poverty is putting immense pressure on families, and children and young people are feeling the effect. Thankfully, we have services across the UK helping children and families every day.

1 month ago | actionforchildren.org.uk | Kelly Corcoran

Skip to main content In just a few days, thousands of runners from around the world will gather in London for one of the biggest events in the running calendar: the London Marathon. Amid the cheer and colourful banners, our runners take on a gruelling 26.2-mile challenge to help give children safe and happy childhoods. For that, we couldn’t be more grateful.

1 month ago | actionforchildren.org.uk | Kelly Corcoran

When a child grows up in poverty, they often miss out on the basics – like nutritious food or a safe home with room to play. This isn’t okay, and it can have long-term effects on a child’s life. But by focusing on these basics alone, we can miss the bigger picture. Children deserve to thrive, not just survive. Every child should have the chance to have fun and do things they love – not just children from wealthy homes.

2 months ago | actionforchildren.org.uk | Kelly Corcoran

Skip to main content Charlie is a volunteer at our London Independent Visitor Service. He tells us his experience of volunteering as an Independent Visitor and the relationship he's built with John. "An Independent Visitor is an adult volunteer who builds a long-term friendship with a young person in care. We’re there as a consistent, trusted presence - whether that’s sharing new experiences, trying out hobbies, or just going for a walk and having a chat.

Feb 18, 2025 | actionforchildren.org.uk | Kelly Corcoran

Poverty can have devastating effects on the lives of children and families. For parents, the impact on their mental well-being can be severe. In 2022/23, 18% of people in the UK were living in absolute poverty and 30% of all children – that’s approximately 9 children in every classroom. Absolute poverty refers to people living in households with income below 60% of the average (median) income as it was in 2010/11, adjusted for inflation.