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We're the charity fighting for the teenage years.

We give young people facing crisis one-to-one support for as long as they need it, safe spaces to turn to, and amplify their voices in the fight for change. 📣 The Children's Society fights for the hope and happiness of young people when it is threatened by abuse, exploitation and neglect. We take inspiration from the courage and hope we see in young people every day, fuelling our belief that a good childhood is something every young person deserves.

We fight for hope by deeply understanding the needs of young people, by counselling and supporting them through their most serious life challenges. We campaign tirelessly for the big social changes that will transform the wellbeing of young people, striving to improve the lives of those who need hope most.

Driven by hope and working alongside young people and supporters, we will not rest until together, step-by-step, we’ve created a society built for all children.

09/11/2026

Teenhood should be a time to build connection and explore who you are.

But for many teens, it’s lonely, and missing that vital sense of belonging. That’s what it was like for Macie – and it became dangerous.

When she was 16, Macie was extremely lonely. Struggling to make friends, she went online to meet people.

That’s where she met Jordan, who used coercive behaviour to distance Macie from her loved ones and persuade her to go missing. Macie found herself in an unsafe house, surrounded by older men, substance misuse, and sexually explicit content.

“I did feel like I wanted to go home, but also I didn’t want to make him upset.”

After her mum found her and brought her home, Macie received the long-term support of Andy, a Support Worker at The Children's Society, who helped her understand what had happened to her, and know how to spot the signs if it started to happen again.

“Now, I know what red flags are in people, and I know how to keep myself safe.”

Help us keep more teenagers like Macie safe: https://donate.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/106210/donate/1

05/11/2026

Our latest research found half of UK teenagers feel lonely or isolated, despite 8 in 10 feeling supported.

This is deeply concerning. Despite being surrounded, teens have too few spaces to go and people to talk to.

If you were in London earlier this week, you might have seen our installation at Bernie Spain Gardens.

A phone box made entirely from recycled mobile phones ringing, flashing and buzzing with the pressures teenagers tell us they face - schoolwork, family life, friendships and more.

It's a brief glimpse into the relentless overwhelm teens face today, and how alone it can feel when no one notices. That's why we've launched Save Teenhood.

We asked members of the public for their thoughts on the display and their experiences of teenhood.

What’s one thing you wish people understood about teenhood?

04/11/2026

Today, we're celebrating. 🎉

Celebrating with renewed hope for teenagers finding our services. Celebrating our support workers helping teens every day. Celebrating your support, which makes it possible for us to keep fighting for young people.

Because of supporters like you, we're able to stand alongside teenagers facing some of the toughest challenges in their lives. Whether that's helping a young person feel safe from harm, supporting their mental wellbeing, or providing a trusted adult to turn to, your support helps make that possible.

So, thank you. With your support, together we can Save Teenhood.

04/11/2026

Britain’s teenagers are facing crisis.

Teenhood should be a time for building confidence and making memories. But for too many teenagers, it’s overshadowed by challenges like abuse, poverty, loneliness and low wellbeing.

These challenges are ever changing and piling up fast. And too often, the systems meant to support and protect them are not keeping up.

It’s no wonder they’re the unhappiest in Europe.*

That's why we’re raising the alarm to Save Teenhood with our new campaign.

We want to make sure every teenager has a safe place to go, and an expert to talk to, whenever they need it.

All teens deserve the chance to thrive.

Join us: https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/saveteenhood

*Source: The Children's Society Good Childhood Report 2024

22/10/2026

Children and teens need support all year round.

But this half-term, teenagers are being forgotten, families are struggling financially, and many children are losing access to essential support – including a nutritious meal and a safe place to spend time.

When schools close, support shouldn’t stop.

The Children's Society is calling on the Government to expand support provided to children and teens who need it most during the school holidays - so children can thrive and parents can breathe.

Join us: https://act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/193372/petition/1

21/10/2026

A massive well done to our Amsterdam Marathon and Half Marathon runners! 🧡

We appreciate all the support and fundraising over the weekend to help young people thrive.

Want to be next? Places are still available for Brighton, Manchester, Run South London and more.

Choose your challenge: https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/how-you-can-help/fundraise-and-events/charity-challenges

20/10/2026

Inclusion and involvement build belonging.

Young advisors for this year’s revealed that young people want the chance to be a part of the solution, having a say in how their communities are shaped.

Feeling heard, feeling included, and feeling involved helps young people feel safer, more comfortable, and happier.

All young people should feel like they belong and matter.

The Good Childhood report details how to make this happen, with recommendations centred around four Ps of belonging: People, Places, Power and Pathways.

Together, we can all help build up children’s sense of belonging and improve their wellbeing.

Have a read: https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood-report?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=gcr2026

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Whitecross Studios, 50 Banner Street
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EC1Y8ST

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+443003037000

Website

http://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/

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