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Just a few days left to win 'magical' Children First Banchory Bangle
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
Dear First Minister, On World Children’s Day, I write to urge you to put children’s rights first at a time...
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Have you ever fancied abseiling off the UK’s tallest whisky distillery? Now is your chance to take on a sky-high...
Children First urges families across Scotland: don't suffer in silence this Blue Monday
As festive bills start to arrive, Children First is urging families across Scotland not to suffer in silence and get...
Children First comment on sentencing of Glasgow child abuse ring
Mary Glasgow, chief executive at Children First said: "No sentence will ever reflect the extreme cruelty and horrifying abuse that...
Children First seeks new Chair of the Board
Children First, Scotland’s national children’s charity, is looking for an inspiring and dynamic new Chair of the Board of Trustees...
Acknowledgement of thanks for Lord Chief Justices
Ahead of the retirement of Lord Carloway and Lady Dorrian later this week, the chief executive of Children First, Mary...
Scotland’s national children’s charity urges the public to protect the future of Scotland’s children
With worrying levels of children experiencing anxiety, distress and fear, this children’s mental health week, Children First is asking people...
Comment on keeping the Promise
Five years ago, Scotland made a promise to care experienced children and young people - you will grow up loved,...
Barmulloch Primary School work featured in anti-racist art exhibition
Artwork from Barmulloch primary school pupils, in Glasgow, has featured at an exhibition hosted by Children First to encourage everyone...
Children First comment on BBC Disclosure documentary
Mary Glasgow, chief executive of Children First, said: “This documentary sets out shocking allegations of horrific cruelty and abuse of...
Families offered free expert money advice as triple whammy of cost-of-living hikes set to hit
Following the news that energy bills for a typical household will rocket by more than £100 a year in April,...