ACTION FOR CHILDREN

Our main 4 areas of work are: family support, children in care, disabled children and vulnerable or excluded young people. Our vision is of a world where all children and young people have a sense of belonging, and are loved and valued. A world where they can fulfil their potential, shape their destiny and experience the joy of life. Our current appeal is about child neglect. Studies suggest that up to 10% of children in the UK experience neglect - that’s almost 1.5 million.

Please visit our 'Neglect Appeal' tab above to find out how you can take your action for children and help end child neglect. Over time, our work has shifted away from children's homes towards community-based projects like children's centres, supporting vulnerable families and trying to prevent potential problems. Previously known as the National Children's Home and as NCH, we have always been active in forming national childcare policy. Today we continue to support and speak out for children, young people and parents in tough circumstances and we'll be doing this for as long as it's needed.

We are still guided by Stephenson's legacy, but face the challenges of a very different society. Because of this, we've changed our name to Action for Children to better describe what we do.