Children First
@childrenfirst.bsky.social
Children First is Scotland’s national children’s charity. We stand up for children, keep them safe and support them to recover from trauma and abuse through our national and local services.
To round off #TrusteesWeek, today we hear from Maria, one of the nine amazing Trustees on our Board at Children First.
Thank you Maria, Joy, Rosemary, Tony, Paul, Farah, Malcolm, Lloyd, Lindsay and Anne, our special advisor for guiding us in our mission to protect Scotland’s children.
Thank you Maria, Joy, Rosemary, Tony, Paul, Farah, Malcolm, Lloyd, Lindsay and Anne, our special advisor for guiding us in our mission to protect Scotland’s children.
November 7, 2025 at 8:58 AM
To round off #TrusteesWeek, today we hear from Maria, one of the nine amazing Trustees on our Board at Children First.
Thank you Maria, Joy, Rosemary, Tony, Paul, Farah, Malcolm, Lloyd, Lindsay and Anne, our special advisor for guiding us in our mission to protect Scotland’s children.
Thank you Maria, Joy, Rosemary, Tony, Paul, Farah, Malcolm, Lloyd, Lindsay and Anne, our special advisor for guiding us in our mission to protect Scotland’s children.
This #TrusteesWeek, we’re continuing to celebrate our Trustees who guide us in our mission to protect Scotland’s children.
Today it's Tony's turn to share his thoughts on being a trustee.
Today it's Tony's turn to share his thoughts on being a trustee.
November 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM
This #TrusteesWeek, we’re continuing to celebrate our Trustees who guide us in our mission to protect Scotland’s children.
Today it's Tony's turn to share his thoughts on being a trustee.
Today it's Tony's turn to share his thoughts on being a trustee.
Thank you to @martinwhitfieldmsp.bsky.social for raising a vital question at First Minister’s Questions today: What urgent action will the Scottish Government take to tackle the online abuse of children?
Watch the exchange here: ow.ly/SUI850XnPx0
Read our statement here: ow.ly/vrfw50XnPx1
Watch the exchange here: ow.ly/SUI850XnPx0
Read our statement here: ow.ly/vrfw50XnPx1
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November 6, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Thank you to @martinwhitfieldmsp.bsky.social for raising a vital question at First Minister’s Questions today: What urgent action will the Scottish Government take to tackle the online abuse of children?
Watch the exchange here: ow.ly/SUI850XnPx0
Read our statement here: ow.ly/vrfw50XnPx1
Watch the exchange here: ow.ly/SUI850XnPx0
Read our statement here: ow.ly/vrfw50XnPx1
Next up to share their thoughts on what being a Children First Trustee means to them is Rosemary. #TrusteesWeek
Huge thanks to Rosemary and all our trustees who help us protect Scotland's children.
If you feel inspired to volunteer with us, click here: www.childrenfirst.org.uk/get-involved...
Huge thanks to Rosemary and all our trustees who help us protect Scotland's children.
If you feel inspired to volunteer with us, click here: www.childrenfirst.org.uk/get-involved...
November 5, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Next up to share their thoughts on what being a Children First Trustee means to them is Rosemary. #TrusteesWeek
Huge thanks to Rosemary and all our trustees who help us protect Scotland's children.
If you feel inspired to volunteer with us, click here: www.childrenfirst.org.uk/get-involved...
Huge thanks to Rosemary and all our trustees who help us protect Scotland's children.
If you feel inspired to volunteer with us, click here: www.childrenfirst.org.uk/get-involved...
Throughout #TrusteesWeek, we’re reflecting on the contribution of our brilliant Trustees at Children First.
Next up is Lloyd who shares what being a Trustee with Scotland's national children's charity means to him.
Next up is Lloyd who shares what being a Trustee with Scotland's national children's charity means to him.
November 4, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Throughout #TrusteesWeek, we’re reflecting on the contribution of our brilliant Trustees at Children First.
Next up is Lloyd who shares what being a Trustee with Scotland's national children's charity means to him.
Next up is Lloyd who shares what being a Trustee with Scotland's national children's charity means to him.
This #TrusteesWeek, we’re celebrating our Trustees who guide us in our mission to protect Scotland’s children.
Thank you Joy, Rosemary, Maria, Tony, Paul, Farah, Malcolm, Lloyd, Lindsay and Anne, our special advisor. We'll be sharing their thoughts on being a trustee this week. First up is Joy.
Thank you Joy, Rosemary, Maria, Tony, Paul, Farah, Malcolm, Lloyd, Lindsay and Anne, our special advisor. We'll be sharing their thoughts on being a trustee this week. First up is Joy.
November 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
This #TrusteesWeek, we’re celebrating our Trustees who guide us in our mission to protect Scotland’s children.
Thank you Joy, Rosemary, Maria, Tony, Paul, Farah, Malcolm, Lloyd, Lindsay and Anne, our special advisor. We'll be sharing their thoughts on being a trustee this week. First up is Joy.
Thank you Joy, Rosemary, Maria, Tony, Paul, Farah, Malcolm, Lloyd, Lindsay and Anne, our special advisor. We'll be sharing their thoughts on being a trustee this week. First up is Joy.
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75 years since the European Convention on Human Rights was signed, it’s still protecting us all.
That’s why almost 300 organisations are calling on our government and politicians to REJECT the harmful claim that human rights aren’t in the public interest.
#echr #humanrights
That’s why almost 300 organisations are calling on our government and politicians to REJECT the harmful claim that human rights aren’t in the public interest.
#echr #humanrights
November 3, 2025 at 2:34 PM
75 years since the European Convention on Human Rights was signed, it’s still protecting us all.
That’s why almost 300 organisations are calling on our government and politicians to REJECT the harmful claim that human rights aren’t in the public interest.
#echr #humanrights
That’s why almost 300 organisations are calling on our government and politicians to REJECT the harmful claim that human rights aren’t in the public interest.
#echr #humanrights
Children and young people have told us what matters when considering places and spaces for #BairnsHoose. It’s important we listen.
Watch our new animation co-produced with children in Ayrshire to hear directly from them about what they want decision-makers to prioritise.
Watch our new animation co-produced with children in Ayrshire to hear directly from them about what they want decision-makers to prioritise.
October 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Children and young people have told us what matters when considering places and spaces for #BairnsHoose. It’s important we listen.
Watch our new animation co-produced with children in Ayrshire to hear directly from them about what they want decision-makers to prioritise.
Watch our new animation co-produced with children in Ayrshire to hear directly from them about what they want decision-makers to prioritise.
Are you working with a family worried about rising energy bills this autumn?
Last year Children First’s support line helped over 1,000 families secure nearly £2.6 million in extra income.
Read our latest blog including top energy advice tips here: www.childrenfirst.org.uk/news/blog-to...
Last year Children First’s support line helped over 1,000 families secure nearly £2.6 million in extra income.
Read our latest blog including top energy advice tips here: www.childrenfirst.org.uk/news/blog-to...
October 29, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Are you working with a family worried about rising energy bills this autumn?
Last year Children First’s support line helped over 1,000 families secure nearly £2.6 million in extra income.
Read our latest blog including top energy advice tips here: www.childrenfirst.org.uk/news/blog-to...
Last year Children First’s support line helped over 1,000 families secure nearly £2.6 million in extra income.
Read our latest blog including top energy advice tips here: www.childrenfirst.org.uk/news/blog-to...
At Children First we’ve seen a surge in demand for support with emotional wellbeing and have helped over 1,000 more people this year.
Online harm is one of the top concerns children have.
Amelia*, 14, bravely spoke out after being targeted online. Read her story here: ow.ly/EK3o50XiT8A
Online harm is one of the top concerns children have.
Amelia*, 14, bravely spoke out after being targeted online. Read her story here: ow.ly/EK3o50XiT8A
October 28, 2025 at 9:39 AM
At Children First we’ve seen a surge in demand for support with emotional wellbeing and have helped over 1,000 more people this year.
Online harm is one of the top concerns children have.
Amelia*, 14, bravely spoke out after being targeted online. Read her story here: ow.ly/EK3o50XiT8A
Online harm is one of the top concerns children have.
Amelia*, 14, bravely spoke out after being targeted online. Read her story here: ow.ly/EK3o50XiT8A
Five years on from the Children (Scotland) Act 2020, too many promises to children and families remain unfulfilled. In our joint letter to the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee, we're calling for urgent action.
Read more here:➡️https://ow.ly/V0nU50Xil2X @scotwomensaid.bsky.social
Read more here:➡️https://ow.ly/V0nU50Xil2X @scotwomensaid.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Five years on from the Children (Scotland) Act 2020, too many promises to children and families remain unfulfilled. In our joint letter to the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee, we're calling for urgent action.
Read more here:➡️https://ow.ly/V0nU50Xil2X @scotwomensaid.bsky.social
Read more here:➡️https://ow.ly/V0nU50Xil2X @scotwomensaid.bsky.social
Abuse, neglect and trauma are robbing many children of their childhood years. This needs to stop.
Put Scotland's children first.
Donate today: www.childrenfirst.org.uk/donate
Put Scotland's children first.
Donate today: www.childrenfirst.org.uk/donate
October 27, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Abuse, neglect and trauma are robbing many children of their childhood years. This needs to stop.
Put Scotland's children first.
Donate today: www.childrenfirst.org.uk/donate
Put Scotland's children first.
Donate today: www.childrenfirst.org.uk/donate
A brighter future for Scotland’s children is a brighter future for us all. That's why, along with 1000s of others we marched in Edinburgh today to show that #ScotlandDemandsBetter and call for more urgent action to end child poverty once and for all.
October 25, 2025 at 3:24 PM
A brighter future for Scotland’s children is a brighter future for us all. That's why, along with 1000s of others we marched in Edinburgh today to show that #ScotlandDemandsBetter and call for more urgent action to end child poverty once and for all.
Stand up for Scotland's children. Join us in Edinburgh tomorrow and march for a brighter future for all of us.
#ScotlandDemandsBetter
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#ScotlandDemandsBetter
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October 24, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Stand up for Scotland's children. Join us in Edinburgh tomorrow and march for a brighter future for all of us.
#ScotlandDemandsBetter
scotland-demands-better.com.
#ScotlandDemandsBetter
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Too many children are missing out on the support they deserve.
Our report with @fifegingerbread.bsky.social & @ipprscotland.bsky shows how to make the system fairer, safer and better for everyone.
👉 opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
Our report with @fifegingerbread.bsky.social & @ipprscotland.bsky shows how to make the system fairer, safer and better for everyone.
👉 opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
October 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Too many children are missing out on the support they deserve.
Our report with @fifegingerbread.bsky.social & @ipprscotland.bsky shows how to make the system fairer, safer and better for everyone.
👉 opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
Our report with @fifegingerbread.bsky.social & @ipprscotland.bsky shows how to make the system fairer, safer and better for everyone.
👉 opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
To round off Challenge Poverty Week our Chief Executive @margl24.bsky.social will be speaking at the End Child Poverty Fringe at the SNP Conference 2025 on Saturday chaired by @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social.
Read our latest blog on why we’ll never stop fighting to end child poverty➡️ ow.ly/AfmA50X95aH
Read our latest blog on why we’ll never stop fighting to end child poverty➡️ ow.ly/AfmA50X95aH
We’ll never stop fighting for an end to child poverty - TFN
This Challenge Poverty Week, Children First policy manager Lily Humphreys lays out what needs to change to end child poverty in Scotland
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October 9, 2025 at 12:42 PM
To round off Challenge Poverty Week our Chief Executive @margl24.bsky.social will be speaking at the End Child Poverty Fringe at the SNP Conference 2025 on Saturday chaired by @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social.
Read our latest blog on why we’ll never stop fighting to end child poverty➡️ ow.ly/AfmA50X95aH
Read our latest blog on why we’ll never stop fighting to end child poverty➡️ ow.ly/AfmA50X95aH
Today @auditscotland.bsky.social has released a report on progress towards keeping @thepromise.scot.
Children First is calling for investment in prevention and whole family support to ensure the Promise is kept. Read @margl24.bsky.social's full statement ➡️ www.childrenfirst.org.uk/news/comment...
Children First is calling for investment in prevention and whole family support to ensure the Promise is kept. Read @margl24.bsky.social's full statement ➡️ www.childrenfirst.org.uk/news/comment...
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Children First respond to latest report on progress to keeping the Promise to care-experienced children and young people
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October 8, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Today @auditscotland.bsky.social has released a report on progress towards keeping @thepromise.scot.
Children First is calling for investment in prevention and whole family support to ensure the Promise is kept. Read @margl24.bsky.social's full statement ➡️ www.childrenfirst.org.uk/news/comment...
Children First is calling for investment in prevention and whole family support to ensure the Promise is kept. Read @margl24.bsky.social's full statement ➡️ www.childrenfirst.org.uk/news/comment...
Could you help give children a brighter future by being the next leader of our team in Aberdeen?
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a skilled team delivering expert support that makes a real difference to the lives of children and families. Find out more in our blog: ➡️
ow.ly/4bWF50X7B0B
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a skilled team delivering expert support that makes a real difference to the lives of children and families. Find out more in our blog: ➡️
ow.ly/4bWF50X7B0B
October 7, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Could you help give children a brighter future by being the next leader of our team in Aberdeen?
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a skilled team delivering expert support that makes a real difference to the lives of children and families. Find out more in our blog: ➡️
ow.ly/4bWF50X7B0B
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a skilled team delivering expert support that makes a real difference to the lives of children and families. Find out more in our blog: ➡️
ow.ly/4bWF50X7B0B
As we celebrate Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week, Children First and Kyniska Advocacy are reflecting on our partnership to build safer futures in sport.
Read our joint blog here ➡️ ow.ly/fCOX50X73e9
#SheCanSheWill
Read our joint blog here ➡️ ow.ly/fCOX50X73e9
#SheCanSheWill
October 6, 2025 at 1:48 PM
As we celebrate Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week, Children First and Kyniska Advocacy are reflecting on our partnership to build safer futures in sport.
Read our joint blog here ➡️ ow.ly/fCOX50X73e9
#SheCanSheWill
Read our joint blog here ➡️ ow.ly/fCOX50X73e9
#SheCanSheWill
Could you be our new Service Manager in Aberdeen? We are seeking a leader with heart, energy and vision to help make a life-changing impact on children and families.
Find out more about this fantastic opportunity and apply here: ow.ly/H3pj50X4qkL
Find out more about this fantastic opportunity and apply here: ow.ly/H3pj50X4qkL
October 2, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Could you be our new Service Manager in Aberdeen? We are seeking a leader with heart, energy and vision to help make a life-changing impact on children and families.
Find out more about this fantastic opportunity and apply here: ow.ly/H3pj50X4qkL
Find out more about this fantastic opportunity and apply here: ow.ly/H3pj50X4qkL
We all know the negative impact social media can have on our mental health and sadly children and young people are among the hardest hit, with a mental health crisis and the constant threat of online harm to contend with.
September 27, 2025 at 11:50 AM
We all know the negative impact social media can have on our mental health and sadly children and young people are among the hardest hit, with a mental health crisis and the constant threat of online harm to contend with.
Our family wellbeing service is a life-changing alternative to CAMHS.
Recent research shows it led to an 86% reduction in repeat child mental health visits to GPs.
We're calling for a national roll-out to tackle mental health waiting times.
Read more:
childrenfirst.org.uk/news/childre...
Recent research shows it led to an 86% reduction in repeat child mental health visits to GPs.
We're calling for a national roll-out to tackle mental health waiting times.
Read more:
childrenfirst.org.uk/news/childre...
September 25, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Our family wellbeing service is a life-changing alternative to CAMHS.
Recent research shows it led to an 86% reduction in repeat child mental health visits to GPs.
We're calling for a national roll-out to tackle mental health waiting times.
Read more:
childrenfirst.org.uk/news/childre...
Recent research shows it led to an 86% reduction in repeat child mental health visits to GPs.
We're calling for a national roll-out to tackle mental health waiting times.
Read more:
childrenfirst.org.uk/news/childre...
Read our response to the First Minister's pledge to make eradicating child poverty through whole family support a "truly national mission" here ➡️ www.childrenfirst.org.uk/news/first-m...
For more on the First Minister's speech click here: nen.press/eradicating-...
For more on the First Minister's speech click here: nen.press/eradicating-...
September 24, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Read our response to the First Minister's pledge to make eradicating child poverty through whole family support a "truly national mission" here ➡️ www.childrenfirst.org.uk/news/first-m...
For more on the First Minister's speech click here: nen.press/eradicating-...
For more on the First Minister's speech click here: nen.press/eradicating-...
Today we launched our manifesto for the 2026 Holyrood elections.
We’re urging the next Scottish Government to take action to tackle the national childhood emergency, protect children and safeguard childhood.
Read it here: www.childrenfirst.org.uk/media/4r3p44...
We’re urging the next Scottish Government to take action to tackle the national childhood emergency, protect children and safeguard childhood.
Read it here: www.childrenfirst.org.uk/media/4r3p44...
September 23, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Today we launched our manifesto for the 2026 Holyrood elections.
We’re urging the next Scottish Government to take action to tackle the national childhood emergency, protect children and safeguard childhood.
Read it here: www.childrenfirst.org.uk/media/4r3p44...
We’re urging the next Scottish Government to take action to tackle the national childhood emergency, protect children and safeguard childhood.
Read it here: www.childrenfirst.org.uk/media/4r3p44...
At our AGM today we shared our 2024/2025 annual report and the lifechanging impact Children First has had on babies, children, young people and families across Scotland in the past year.
You can read it here: ➡️ ow.ly/Abom50WXAkb
You can read it here: ➡️ ow.ly/Abom50WXAkb
September 16, 2025 at 3:09 PM
At our AGM today we shared our 2024/2025 annual report and the lifechanging impact Children First has had on babies, children, young people and families across Scotland in the past year.
You can read it here: ➡️ ow.ly/Abom50WXAkb
You can read it here: ➡️ ow.ly/Abom50WXAkb