1 in 3 children in London live in poverty

The Childhood Trust is London's child poverty charity, dedicated to alleviating the impact of poverty on children and young people living in the capital.

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Our research

Our research mission is simple: to make changes for the better

Individual donations

Make a donation to The Childhood Trust to help a child in need

Funding London frontline charities

Since 2013, The Childhood Trust has raised over £50 million through our matched fundraising campaigns, enabling us to fund impactful child poverty projects across all London boroughs.

Our Grant-making Campaigns

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Charities

We're part of our London Charity Partner Network, delivering 166 children's projects
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Bedrooms fully decorated
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Children directly impacted
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Volunteers engaged

Supporting London families in poverty

With the support of volunteers, our Transforming Spaces team refurbish at least one child's bedroom a week to give them a place to sleep peacefully, learn confidently and grow.

"E was very down and lacked a safe space to call her own. She lived out of carrier bags and had no pride in her room. Now she's excited and positive again."

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