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Victim, Witnesses and Justice Reform Bill Comment on Stage 1 Debate
Victim, Witnesses and Justice Reform Bill Comment on Stage 1 Debate
Can you help children and families get the support they need to recover?
Chief Executive Mary Glasgow shares Ella's story and explains how you can make a difference by donating to our Spring Appeal.
Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport Tool Launch
New Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport tool will support sports club to keep children safe in sport. A new...
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...
My opinions felt worthy
David Black reflects on the contributions of young people at our recent learning event for sports governing bodies,
A Conversation about Children's Human Rights in Sport. Seven young people from two Governing Bodies (Scottish Disability Sport- SDS and Scottish Rugby - SR) supported the event by helping in its development and preparation and, on the day, welcoming delegates, supporting staff throughout and contributing as keynote speakers.
Putting Children first across Scotland
Maggie Craig, Children 1st Chair reflects on how we supported 20,200 children, young people and family members to stay safe, loved, well and together in 2022/23.
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...
Children First declare childhood emergency
Children First has declared a “childhood emergency” in Scotland, with new research revealing most adults believe growing up in the...
Tessa's story
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
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
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
Due to personal circumstances, Maggie Craig has stepped down as chair of the Children First Board of Trustees. Maggie joined...
Cleo's Story
Earlier this week the University of Edinburgh released their evaluation report on the Children First North Strathclyde Bairns Hoose. In...
Top energy advice tips
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
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
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
Children in Glasgow and Edinburgh can now access free face-to-face emotional health and wellbeing support from Children First thanks to...