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Children's human rights
The full articles in the UNCRC are long and detailed and use legal language. To help you better understand the...
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Together, we can create a brighter future for Scotland’s children. Their hopes, dreams and opportunities are in our hands.
Children First Support Line Volunteer – Edinburgh
Are you caring, non-judgmental, empathetic and passionate about supporting others? Would you like to be part of providing valuable support to families across Scotland? If so, please get in touch - we’d love to hear from you.
Family Wellbeing Volunteer - Renfrewshire
Are you passionate about supporting children and families? Looking for a chance to grow your skills, gain valuable experience and join a welcoming team? We’d love to hear from you - get in touch and find out how you can get involved.
Family Wellbeing Volunteer - North Ayrshire
Are you passionate about supporting children and families? Looking for a chance to grow your skills, gain valuable experience and join a welcoming team? We’d love to hear from you - get in touch and find out how you can get involved.
Events
Now more than ever, Scotland’s children and families need your support, as they face the additional stresses and challenges of...
Kiltwalk Aberdeen 2026
Join Children First champions team at the Aberdeen Kiltwalk. Every mile you walk brings us closer to a safer, brighter future for children and young people across Scotland!
Kiltwalk Edinburgh 2026
Join us at the Edinburgh Kiltwalk and take big steps for Children First, Scotland’s national children’s charity. Whether you're walking solo, with friends, or as a family, every stride helps protect children and support families across Scotland.
Kiltwalk Glasgow 2026
Whether you're walking with friends, family, or colleagues – this is your chance to make every step meaningful. Together, we can create a brighter future for children.
Kiltwalk Dundee 2026
Are you ready to turn your steps into something meaningful? Join thousands of others as you march through Tayside, united in tartan to make a difference for children and families in Scotland that need it most.
TCS London Marathon 2026
We are considering applications for TCS London Marathon 2027!
How do you fancy setting yourself the challenge of a lifetime, running in the World's most iconic marathon? Join our team, and regardless of how long it takes you to cover the iconic 26.2 miles, you’ll be transforming the lives of hundreds of children across Scotland
Supernova Kelpies Run 2026
Secure your place here: Children First - Supernova Run
Join the Children First Champions Team and walk, jog or run 5K through a glowing night-time route alongside the iconic, colour-changing Kelpies.
5K | Ages: 5+ | Starts 20:00 | Minimum sponsorship required - £150
Baxters Loch Ness Running Festival 2025
Take part in the Baxters Loch Ness Running Festival to raise vital funds to support children and families across Scotland!
Kilomathon Scotland 2026
Secure your place here: Children First - Kilomathon Scotland
Run on the Capital's beautiful cycle path network, starting at Ocean Terminal beside the historic Royal Yacht Britannia and finishing at Murrayfield Stadium!
13.1k: Ages 16+ | Starts 08:30 | Minimum sponsorship required - £300
6.5k: Ages 15+ | Starts 09:00 | Minimum sponsorship required - £300.
Mini Kilo (2.62k): Ages 60-14 | Starts 08:30 | No minimum sponsorship.
Skydive for Children First
Take to the skies for Children First with the ultimate adrenaline rush!
Men's 10K Edinburgh 2026
Secure your place here: Children First - Men's 10K
Join the Children First Champions Team and take on a city-centre challenge that makes a real difference to Scotland's children.
Ages 15+ | Starts 09:30 | Minimum sponsorship required - £150
The Banchory Bangle Raffle 2026
The eagerly awaited 49th prize draw for the Children First Banchory Bangle, titled "Moths and Adders", is here! Don't miss the opportunity to win this stunning bangle designed by renowned jeweller Malcolm Appleby MBE, and help us to raise funds raise vital funds for children in Scotland recovering from trauma and abuse. Enter the prize draw today!
Women's 10K Edinburgh 2026
Secure your place here: Children First - Women's 10K
Join our Children First Champions team and run through the heart of the capital with hundreds of inspiring women. Make every step count to support our vital work!
Ages 15+ | Starts 09:30 | Minimum sponsorship required - £150
Port of Leith Distillery Abseil 2026
Secure your place here: Port of Leith Distillery Abseil 2026 | Children First
An exclusive experience for our Children First champions! An abseil off the tallest whisky distillery in the world - it’s the Port of Leith Distillery Abseil!