Making a difference every day
Your regular gifts are so important to us. Your donations will help to protect children from harm, keep them safe, and support them to recover from trauma and abuse.
Every penny will help to change lives. £12 a month or 40p a day can help to give a child a brighter future. With your support we can continue to protect children today, tomorrow and in the years to come.
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Ways your donations will make a difference
£5 a month
could pay for an activity session for a group of children to help them build friendships, develop new skills and grow in confidence.
£8 a month
could pay for advice and support from Children First support line, which helps parents across Scotland to keep their children safe, loved and well.
£12 a month
could provide a crisis voucher so a family with three children can get food and essentials.
Lucy's Story
Donations like yours are life-changing for the children and families we support. Children like Lucy, whose mental health had been badly affected by trauma in her life.
After enduring an abusive relationship at the hands of Lucy’s* dad, Sarah* and her two-year-old daughter fled their home. Horrifically, over a six year period, their abuser repeatedly managed to track them down, forcing Lucy and her mum to uproot their lives over and over again.
The years of trauma and isolation meant Lucy had become very withdrawn and she struggled to make friends at school. Sarah was desperately worried for her daughter’s mental health.
Fortunately, Lucy’s new school connected them with Children First having seen the difference the charity had made to the lives of other young people. Through one-to-one sessions at home and in the Children First community hub, our team helped Lucy to process the complex emotions that she was feeling and supported her to recover from her traumatic experiences. As the months passed Lucy began to get her life back.
* We have changed the family’s names to protect their privacy.
" Before Children First stepped in, we struggled, we were isolated. Lucy kept quiet, she was lost. It’s been a long seven years for us. Now Lucy has more confidence in herself, she’s more resilient. Children First have helped her understand who she is, and her friendships have also improved. "
Where your money goes
Every penny raised stays in Scotland. In 2024 Children First supported more than 17,493 children, young people, parents and carers. Your donations helped us to protect children and put them first. Together, we are giving children hope and a brighter future.
