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Hope King Charles will prioritise children in his work
On his coronation Children 1st wish His Majesty well and express hope he will prioritise children in his work.
Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill needs to take more account of children
The Bill needs to take more account of specific needs of children and young people
Children 1st responds to First Minister's Priorities
“It is disappointing that the First Minister has missed the opportunity to clearly re-state the Scottish Government’s intent to deliver access to a Bairns Hoose for every child and young person that is a victim or witness of crime.
Children 1st welcomes University of Edinburgh report demonstrating the need for Bairns Hoose across Scotland
Children 1st has welcomed an independent report by social work researchers at the University of Edinburgh which examines the views...
Register now for Children 1st’s Family Group Decision Making training
Children 1st, in partnership with Robert Gordon University is offering in-person comprehensive SCQF level 9 certified training in Family Group...
Blue Rose Code protest single Thirteen Years to raise funds for Children 1st
A protest song about the poverty faced by children in Scotland and across the UK is set to be released by musician Blue Rose Code, with all proceeds to be donated to Children 1st.
Bairns Hoose Changemakers - A letter to my school
We are working with a group of Changemakers - eight girls under the age of 16 - who have been...
Bairns Hoose Changemakers - a letter to my recovery worker
We are working with a group of Changemakers - eight girls under the age of 16 - who have been...
Help us give families in Moray and East Lothian a warm welcome
Children 1st has launched two Crowdfunders so that we can help keep families warm and supported through the end of...
Our response to the First Minister's decision to resign
Responding to the announcement that First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is resigning, Mary Glasgow, Chief Executive at Children 1st said: “As...
A wholehearted commitment to keep the Promise.
With the anniversary of the publication of the Independent Care Review, known as ‘The Promise’ on 5th February, Mary Glasgow,...
In 2023 children & families' needs for support are greater than ever
Maggie Craig, Children 1st's new Chair shares what inspired her to take on the role and sets out her priorities to ensure that the support we offer and the systems change we lead impacts positively on all children and families in Scotland.
Scotland’s first Bairns Hoose will open next year.
We are on track to deliver Scotland’s first ‘Barnahus’ – a single location alternative to courts, social work offices and...
Thank you to the Weir Group for their generous donation
Children 1st is hugely grateful to CEO Jon Stanton and all at the Weir Group for their recent £100,000 donation...
World Children's Day: respecting, protecting and fulfilling children's rights
Bryan Evans, Chair of the Children 1st Children's Human Rights Group reflects on how listening to children, young people and their family's experiences plays a crucial role in fulfilling their other rights.
Children 1st response to draft National Bairns' Hoose Standards
Final National Bairns' Hoose Standards must be Braver, Bolder and Clearer
Remembering our dear colleague Ann Cusworth
“She was a lovely person who had shown great kindness, care and understanding with our grandchild. My grandchild is a...
Children 1st respond to The Promise Hearings System report
Children 1st warmly welcome recognition that resources must ultimately be redirected towards early help for children and families to keep The Promise.
Maggie Craig welcomed as new Children 1st Chair
Maggie Craig was formally appointed Chair of Children 1st at the charity’s AGM in Edinburgh today 20 September 2022. Mary...
Expressing our deep sadness at the death of Her Majesty the Queen
Ken Cunningham, Chair of Children 1st said: “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty the...
Irvine children’s art goes on show at National Portrait Gallery!
Children and young people from Irvine visited the National Portrait Gallery earlier last month to see their art on display....
Scotland’s Redress Scheme
Children 1st can confirm that the charity is a member of the Scottish Government’s Financial Redress scheme which has been...
First Minister urged to deliver lifeline family support funding this winter
Children 1st have united with charities across Scotland to urge the First Minister to deliver emergency Winter Support Funding to...
Huge congratulations to Fraser McKinlay on his appointment as Chief Executive of the Promise
Huge congratulations to Fraser McKinlay on his appointment as Chief Executive of the Promise. Having worked closely with Fraser we...