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From Kyiv to the Kelpies: Dad conquers fear of heights to protect Scotland’s children
Children First trustee Lloyd Gwishiri is hoping to conquer his fear of heights by taking on the Kelpies Challege. A...
Daring Deesider takes on the Kelpies to support Scotland’s children
Jane Grieve from Deeside is getting set to conquer the Kelpies on 7 June to raise funds for Children First,...
Brave youngster conquers fear of heights for Children First
A brave youngster has raised more than £700 in vital funds for Scotland’s national children’s charity by taking on her...
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services figures 'tip of the iceberg' warns Children First
Commenting on today's Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Mary Glasgow, chief executive of Children First, said: “We know that...
Tony and Cara's story
Tony*, who is in his 50’s, became a kinship carer for his granddaughter, Cara after she was born because her...
Study shows parents don't know where to seek support
Children First has uncovered a staggering 85% of parents in Scotland feel they have nowhere to turn when bringing up...
Louise and Zoe's story
Mum Louise* was really worried about her 13-year-old daughter Zoe. Zoe had not been herself, she was feeling angry and...
New Bill is opportunity to secure family group decision making in law
Commenting on the introduction of the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill, Mary Glasgow Chief Executive of...
Supporting your child to talk about war
We know many children and young people in Scotland are worried about war and violent conflict going on around the...
Apply to be a Safeguarder
Scotland’s national children’s charity, Children First, is looking for people from across the country who are passionate about championing children’s...
Response to Ofcom online safety regulations coming into force
Responding to Ofcom's online safety regulations coming into force tomorrow Linda Jardine, Director of Children and Family Services at Children...
A Day in the Life
To mark Safe Sport Day on August 8th 2025, we caught up with Lucie Philips to explore what a typical...
Children First to manage Kinship Care Advice Service
Children First, will take over providing the Kinship Care Advice Service for Scotland from 1 September 2025.
Action needed to avert a health and social care crisis
We've joined 240 charities from across the country in an open letter to the First Minister warning that immediate action...
Aberdeenshire Bairns Hoose opens to provide life-changing support to child victims and witnesses
Child victims and witnesses of crime in Aberdeenshire are set to benefit from their own Bairns Hoose - a transformative...
Finding my voice: "How Bairns Hoose helped me heal."
Evangeline shares the story of how Bairns Hoose helped her heal
Children First respond to latest CAMHS figures
Responding to the latest waiting time figures from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, chief executive of Children First...
St James Quarter announce year long partnership with Children First
St James Quarter, Edinburgh’s leading retail and lifestyle destination, has today announced a new 12-month charity partnership with Children First,...
Children First Unveils 48th “Bunnies and Brambles” Banchory Bangle
The eagerly awaited 48th prize draw for the Children First Banchory Bangle, titled "Bunnies and Brambles", has launched. Through the...
Borders team complete Edinburgh Kiltwalk in memory of beloved colleague
Yesterday (Sunday 14 September), the Children First Borders team took on the Edinburgh Kiltwalk in memory of their much-loved colleague...