How AI toys shape young minds and the impact on children in poverty
We’ve partnered with the University of Cambridge’s Faculty of Education on a groundbreaking study —supported by the KPMG Foundation and The Ethos Foundation—to explore how generative AI toys affect the mental health and wellbeing of preschool children, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
With results expected in early 2026, this first-of-its-kind UK study will examine whether these technologies can help bridge the opportunity gap or risk widening it further.
The need for investment in safe, happy spaces for children and families
In 2025, we are conducting a study to discover how improving children's home environments, especially through our Transforming Spaces volunteer programme, can enhance wellbeing, education, and mental health.
The research will address the level of need and urgency around furniture poverty and invite similar organisations to explore further evidence that shows the immediate and wider impact of having a safe space to sleep, study, and thrive for children.
