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Tessa's story

News | 23rd October 2024
Tessa* explains how during a really difficult time at home Children First supported her to manage her anxiety and abusive...

Experts back drive to better protect child victims

News | 18th September 2024
An innovative approach to supporting children and families affected by violence and abuse has been welcomed by an independent report....

Children First statement on the UK budget

News | 30th October 2024
Mary Glasgow, chief executive of Children First, said: “Children First recently declared a childhood emergency, after 2/3 of adults in...

Maggie Craig steps down as Chair

News | 31st October 2024
Due to personal circumstances, Maggie Craig has stepped down as chair of the Children First Board of Trustees. Maggie joined...

Cleo's Story

News | 24th September 2024
Earlier this week the University of Edinburgh released their evaluation report on the Children First North Strathclyde Bairns Hoose. In...

Top energy advice tips

News | 1st October 2024
Worried about your family’s energy bills this autumn? Children First is here to help, as Sinead Haddow, Service Manager, Financial...

Eyemouth Primary School UNCRC boards

News | 30th September 2024
Pupils from Eyemouth Primary School are showing off their new playground boards, designed by charity Children First, which, as well...

Young fundraisers conquer Ben Nevis

News | 8th October 2024
April Aitken and Jessica Williamson-Donald from Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, recently conquered the biggest mountain in the UK to raise vital...

Children First launches emotional health and wellbeing support for children with funding from BBC Children in Need

News | 15th November 2024
Children in Glasgow and Edinburgh can now access free face-to-face emotional health and wellbeing support from Children First thanks to...

Just a few days left to win 'magical' Children First Banchory Bangle

News | 18th November 2024
There is just under one week left to be in with a chance of winning the ‘magical’ 47th Children First...

A letter to the First Minister on World Children's Day

News | 20th November 2024
Dear First Minister, On World Children’s Day, I write to urge you to put children’s rights first at a time...

Children First leaves X

News | 21st November 2024
Today, as we celebrate World Children’s Day, a global day of action on children’s rights, we are sharing our decision...

Staggering 100 referrals a day for child mental health support

News | 26th November 2024
In the run up to Christmas, Children First is calling for action to address Scotland’s child mental health crisis after...

Children First statement on latest CAMHS waiting list figures

News | 3rd December 2024
Responding to the latest Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) quarterly waiting list figures, Children First chief executive Mary...

Families offered free expert energy advice ahead of energy price surge

News | 4th December 2024
Children First is urging families across Scotland to call their support line for free expert advice on money worries, energy...

Children First comment on Scottish Government budget

News | 4th December 2024
Mary Glasgow, chief executive at Children First said: “The Cabinet Secretary says this budget will lift children out of poverty...

Letter to Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee

News | 9th December 2024
Dear Convenor, As Chief Executives of leading third sector organisations working to protect children and families in Scotland, we are...

First Minister chooses Children First for his charity Christmas card

News | 11th December 2024
Children and young people supported by Children First joined First Minister, John Swinney to share their hopes and dreams as...

Saving families money this Christmas

News | 13th December 2024
With just two weeks until Christmas, we know many families will be feeling the pressure at this time of year....

Thrill seekers wanted: Abseil 100ft down Scotland's tallest distillery for Children First

News | 13th January 2025
Have you ever fancied abseiling off the UK’s tallest whisky distillery? Now is your chance to take on a sky-high...
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