The 2025 London Child Poverty Summit agenda
- Opening speech from Josephine McCartney, Chief Executive of The Childhood Trust, and Rob Smith, Host of the London Child Poverty Summit.
- Panel discussion and Q&A: Experts from a number of leading UK organisations and frontline researchers speak on the positive and negative impact of AI on children and young people, with a particular focus on how it affects children living in poverty.
- Workshops: Tailored specifically to your organisations core beneficiaries age or requirements, we will learn about the risks and opportunities digital tools, AI and social media present for children and young people growing up in poverty,
- Fireside Chat: Bridging the Gap: Who holds responsibility for helping young people navigate AI and digital tools - parents and carers, schools, or government? Are these groups equipped to do it?
- Collective Action: With The Rise Collective, hear directly from young people in London on what they need from you to improve digital safety, and how you can get involved.
- Networking opportunities for organisations who are working on behalf of children experiencing poverty.
LONDON CHILD POVERTY SUMMIT 2024 RESOURCES
We asked charities their thoughts on how physical spaces for children, such as play centres, youth clubs,
homes and schools, can allow children and young people to feel safe and secure. This was explored in the
context of the charities and their work, and also within the local community. S
The Trust for London presented a powerful exploration of poverty in the capital, using key statistics to highlight its scale and the systemic causes behind it, such as housing costs and income inequality. The presentation aims to raise awareness and drive action toward a more equitable London
The Magpie Project recently presented the harsh realities of poverty in London, highlighting the barriers children face in low-income households. They also launched the ‘No Child in a Home Without a Kitchen’ campaign, aiming to ensure every child has access to immediate support packages, including community kitchens and financial aid, and no families are in hotels without kitchens for more than the legal 6-week limit.