Real stories

Thomas Shepherd, aged 11 from March in Cambridgeshire, is walking 10,000 steps a day in November, to raise money for…

Our Toy Appeal isn’t just about the gifts people are given – it also helps to let those who receive…

When we speak of the gifts given by our Toy Appeal we, of course, mean dolls and bikes and every…

Family Action and Barclays are working in partnership to help families and individuals overcome their challenges and build their confidence…

Growing up and leaving care can be difficult without many of the family and friend networks many of us take…

To mark National Adoption Week, we are shining a light on a unique service. Adopteens was developed in Yorkshire and…

Our PAC-UK service supports adoptive and special guardianship families with many aspects of their family lives and we often get…

For young people caring for a loved one or family member, the summer holidays can be a difficult time, balancing…

Our social prescribing services work with families to help them navigate the support that’s available in and around their communities. For…