Investing in early mental health support for children and young people could deliver £51 billion in lifetime economic benefits while reducing pressure on schools and public services: New @pbe.co.uk report commissioned by @childrenssociety.bsky.social www.socialworktoday.co.uk/News/early-m...

Over 1600 of our @childrenssociety.bsky.social supporters signed a card to congratulate @andyburnham.bsky.social on his new job and encouraging him to prioritise children! It’s been awesome for Jack and I to deliver it today to No10!

Not all young people can enjoy the summer holidays. A lot of young people feel stressed or lonely from a loss of routine, time with friends, and safe places to go. Read our blog to learn how holidays affect children: https://ow.ly/toox50ZqFwz

So good to be in Penarth in Wales today to say thank you to the amazing Ann and her friends who open their gardens annually to raise money for @childrenssociety.bsky.social Ann’s done this for 30 years! As ever I’m inspired by the amazing people who stand with us!

I've just signed a card calling on the new Prime Minister to put children's wellbeing at the top of his agenda. Will you add your name too? act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/195261/...

Agree that children's wellbeing should be at the top of the new Prime Minister's agenda? Sign our card to Andy Burnham today!

I've just signed a card calling on the new Prime Minister to put children's wellbeing at the top of his agenda. Will you add your name too?

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Early mental health support delivers £14 return on every £1 spent – SocialCareToday socialcare.today/2026/07/06/e...

Early mental health support delivers £14 return on every £1 spent

Investing in early mental health support for children and young people could generate £14 of economic benefits for every £1 spent, according to a new report that warns more than two-thirds of young pe...

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@markrusselluk.bsky.social Amina & I welcomed @libpeck.bsky.social to @childrenssociety.bsky.social Time for young people service in Newham this week. Great conversation - we loved hosting Lib!

Investing in early support for young people's mental health could generate £56 billion in economic benefits 💡

Proud to share the latest blog from @childrenssociety.bsky.social setting out the economic case for support children and young people early... before crisis hits www.childrenssociety.org.uk/about-us/our...

The economic case for early support | The Children's Society

The Children's Society commissioned the PBE to investigate the economic costs and benefits of providing young people with early support for their wellbeing and mental health.

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Take a look at this thread to see @childrenssociety.bsky.social latest commission from @pbe.co.uk making the economic case (loud & clear): it’s essential to support children & young people early before crisis hits @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social

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Our latest report on children and young people's mental health and wellbeing launches today.

@simonlightwood.org.uk lovely to see you! Would be fab to catch up properly sometime!

Coverage of @childrenssociety.bsky.social new report: Walking Into Nothing: The hidden cost of the school holidays for families www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...

Charity says loophole leaves 1.3 million children missing out on financial support in school holidays

Children’s Society warns of ‘arbitrary two-tier system’ and confusion caused by change in the rules

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I've just signed a petition calling on the Government to step up and provide vital support to children and teens who need it most during the school holidays. Will you add your name too? act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/193372/...

Agree that school holidays matter? Sign the petition.

The Children's Society are calling for vital support to children and teens who need it most during the school holidays. Will you add your name?

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Everyone at @childrenssociety.bsky.social sends our warmest good wishes to our Royal President, HRH The Duchess of Gloucester, as she celebrates her 80th Birthday today! We are so grateful for her support for our work. @royalfamily.bsky.social

@markrusselluk.bsky.social & I enjoyed our time with colleagues from Mr. Fothergills - planting together & soaking the new home in our youth centre in Leighton Buzzard for @childrenssociety.bsky.social Chelsea Flower Show garden 🪏 inspirational relocation for young people to enjoy & nurture 🌳

Wonderful day @childrenssociety.bsky.social youth centre in Leighton Buzzard where our Chelsea garden is being relocated. Blown away by the vision & complete transformation of the space for young people 🌱 Patrick Clark & the team have smashed it @markrusselluk.bsky.social

TONIGHT BBC Two's Gardener’s World spotlights the exceptional Ann Lush 📺 Ann has supported us for almost 60 years, running committees, volunteering her time and raising around £300,000. Thank you Ann for helping make sure children don’t have to face life alone 🙏 Photo: Nikita Singh

Did you know that vaping has links to child exploitation? From illegally selling vapes to buying it for young people, adults can use them to exploit young people. Read our blog to dive into the link between vaping and exploitation: https://ow.ly/QZkX50Zb8Kb

Children deserve to feel safe & happy. When so many don’t it’s a national emergency We at @childrenssociety.bsky.social completely agree Thank you @theobserveruk.bsky.social for this powerful editorial & @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social for your book (just ordered!) observer.co.uk/opinion-and-...

The Observer view: A manifesto for children | The Observer

The young deserve to feel safe and happy, and to look forward to the holidays. When so many don’t, it’s a national emergency

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Excellent meeting with DWP Minister @damedianajohnson.bsky.social Good to bring @childrenssociety.bsky.social thanks for progress made to reduce child poverty but also good to press for a faster pace in implementing the strategy. So grateful for the Minister’s passion to make a difference

Children’s services are stuck in a crisis loop. Spending hit a record £14.7bn despite little evidence outcomes for children are improving. The reason? 80% of budgets are spent on late intervention. A new report by @pbe.co.uk, commissioned by us at the Children's Services Funding Alliance 👇

PBE@pbe.co.uk · 2mo ago

Our latest report on Children's Services uncovers a system out of balance: annual costs in England reached a record £14.7 billion in 2024/25, but 82% of spending between 2011 and 2025 went to late intervention.

Love this A single act of support creates a ripple of change! @childrenssociety.bsky.social

At the #ChelseaFlowerShow, our garden showed what’s possible when young people get the support they need. 🌸 If it moved you, don’t let it end there. Hold an open day or picnic and be part of change. Sign up to Hope blooms here and get a free pack of seeds today: https://ow.ly/criX50Z5ewU💚

Our response to the Milburn Review published today

The Children's Society@childrenssociety.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Every generation is supposed to have a better chance in life than the one before it. But right now, too many young people feel the opposite is true.

Are you watching this storyline on Eastenders? Thousands of children care for someone at home, often without recognition or support. Image: BBC

This book is one of the most incredible I have ever read. #LondonFalling is gripping, scary and at times unbelievable. I will never see London the same way again. Emily Maitlis is right, this story will stay with me a long time. Incredible writing from @praddenkeefe.bsky.social

Having spent the day at Chelsea Glower Show in @childrenssociety.bsky.social gold winning garden - I can say that this article on our garden is absolutely spot on @theguardian.com - thank you www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

‘Imperfections are what gives us character’: a prickly garden to help teenagers blossom

Plants whose beauty is flawed carry a message in Children’s Society garden, a gold medal winner at Chelsea flower show

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Helen Cross introduces our garden for the People’s Choice Award. Vote for our garden here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/a...

Please vote for @childrenssociety.bsky.social garden !

The Children's Society@childrenssociety.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Helen Cross introduces our garden for the People’s Choice Award. Vote for our garden here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/a...

We are proud to be part of the #AMillionActsOfHope campaign at @childrenssociety.bsky.social Watch this short video to hear some of the heart warming messages we’ve received

The Children's Society@childrenssociety.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The world can feel overwhelming, but hope and community continue to shine through. Here are a few messages of hope written and shared by our incredible supporters 💚 Read more about building connection through the #AMillionActsOfHope campaign: https://ow.ly/2mok50Z05zI