We fight for the hope & happiness of young people🌈
Taking inspiration from their courage 🦁
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 the
29/05/2026
At the Chelsea Flower Show, our garden showed what’s possible when young people get the support they need. 🌸 If it moved you, don’t let it end there.
Bring your community together this summer and be part of the change. You could hold an open day or a plant sale, invite everyone to a picnic, or even host a live band.
Sign up to Hope blooms here and get a free pack of seeds today: https://ow.ly/j5pQ50Z5epS💚
28/05/2026
Caring doesn’t end when the episode does. Did you know young carers existed before this storyline?
Thousands of young people carry these responsibilities every day.
Read about what that looks like in real life: https://ow.ly/WV3I50Z5aQo
28/05/2026
Every generation is supposed to have a better chance in life than the one before it.
But right now, too many young people feel like the opposite is true.
They're growing up in a world that feels harder, less secure and full of new challenges - while the support around them simply hasn't kept up.
Milburn's Review exposes the scale of the challenge facing young people today.
For their emotional health and a hopeful outlook, young people need real support that happens earlier, and genuine opportunities to build a good future.
27/05/2026
Are you watching this storyline on Eastenders?
For many young people, this is their reality. Thousands of children and young people care for someone at home, often without recognition or support.
Image: BBC
26/05/2026
Young people are clear: how we talk about exploitation matters.
We've used insights from young people to produce a youth voice report and best practise guide on talking about these topics: https://ow.ly/J04H50Z3e6q
Young people helped shape this garden from the very beginning. Seeing it come to life is a reminder that young people’s voices must lead the conversation on mental health and wellbeing.
This is their garden.
Co-Sponsored by Project Giving Back and designed by Patrick Clarke.
Welcome to The Children’s Society Garden 🪴
Designed by Patrick Clarke and inspired by the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, this is a space of hope, safety and connection – created with and for young people.
If the garden has resonated with you, vote for us in the People's Choice Award: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/37ycygGmQRx8fFDmKyZ8ykT/the-bbc-rhs-peoples-choice-award-at-chelsea-flower-show-2026
19/05/2026
Our garden was co-created with young people. Their voices sit at the heart of this space.
Together, we’re calling for a future where teenage wellbeing is a national priority.
Find out more: https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/chelsea-flower-show-2026?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=cfs2026
13/05/2026
12/05/2026
Starting a conversation can be one of the most powerful things an adult can do.
This , we’ve partnered with BBC Children in Need to share practical tools that help children and young people open up about how they're feeling 👇👇👇
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