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As Scotland's leading children's charity, we deal with the most pressing issues affecting vulnerable children and families today.
We comment on a number of high-profile topics, including: bullying, physical, emotional and sexual abuse, youth crime, parenting, drug and alcohol mis-use, the internet, physical punishment of children, and the impact of poverty on children and families.
CHILDREN 1ST can provide hard-hitting written comments for print media and spokespeople for radio and television. If you would like a comment, please contact our Press Officer on 0131 446 2330 (mobile 0773 925 7587) or email media@children1st.org.uk.
CHILDREN 1ST volunteers say how it really is…
This Volunteers' Week CHILDREN 1ST is saying 'thank you' to all their volunteers.
Date: Wednesday 5 June 2013
CHILDREN 1ST looking for new Board Members
Would you like to get more involved? CHILDREN 1ST is looking for new Board Members who can bring a range of skills to help steer and drive our organisation to achieve increasingly better results.
Date: Wednesday 5 June 2013
MP makes right call for CHILDREN 1ST
MP Ian Murray gets the kettle on for ParentLine Scotland call takers during Volunteer's Week (1-7 June).
Date: Tuesday 4 June 2013
Novel way of celebrating Volunteers' Week
See behind the scenes and have some fun at CHILDREN 1ST's Glasgow office this Saturday.
Date: Wednesday 29 May 2013
Angela's all heart for CHILDREN 1ST
Forget Gangnam style - it was SAS style when individuals took part in a 165 foot charity abseil off the Forth Road Bridge ...
Date: Tuesday 21 May 2013
Scots childcare experts visit Turkey
UNICEF-funded visit sees CHILDREN 1ST contributing to imrpovements in Turkey's childcare system.
Date: Tuesday 21 May 2013
National Kinship Care Service Survey
We are inviting kinship carers across Scotland to take part in a survey on the National Kinship Care Service.
Date: Thursday 16 May 2013
All systems go for CHILDREN 1ST
More support for children and young people thanks to £1 million plus project to upgrade charity's Information Technology system.
Date: Tuesday 14 May 2013
Celebrity charity cookbook launched for CHILDREN 1ST
TV star Carol Smillie has helped to launch "Round the Table", a charity cookbook in aid of CHILDREN 1ST and CHAS, featuring recipes from famous Scots.
Date: Monday 6 May 2013
Young Scot winner Jess unveils artwork at Killen centre
Young Scot 2013 winner Jess Ryan unveiled artwork marking the 25th anniversary of CHILDREN 1ST Highlands service.
Date: Monday 6 May 2013
Donation is icing on the cupcake
Cupcake sales go through the roof as capital bakery sells treats in aid of Scotland's leading welfare charity.
Date: Friday 26 April 2013
Love is in the air for Welly Walkers
South Edinburgh welly walkers put their best feet forward to raise funds for CHILDREN 1ST
Date: Wednesday 24 April 2013
Jess wins Young Scot 2013
Courageous Jess Ryan, voice of the CHILDREN 1ST See. Hear. Speak. Act on sexual abuse campaign, earned a standing ovation as she was voted Young Scot 2013 this weekend.
Date: Monday 22 April 2013
Check children's holiday clubs
Make sure your kids stay safe and have fun this Easter by checking out your local playschemes say CHILDREN 1ST's Safeguarding in Sport service.
Date: Wednesday 27 March 2013
Bo'ness United are 'AmazeBalls' for CHILDREN 1ST
Find out what one club did during 'AmazeBalls Week' to raise money for vulnerable children and families in Scotland.
Date: Monday 25 March 2013
Hamish gets sports challenge moo-ving
Hamish the Highland Coo gets behind the launch of the Virtual Sports Challenge in Aberdeen - will you?
Date: Tuesday 19 March 2013
"Bedroom tax "may hit Scots kinship carers
Thousands of kinship carers in Scotland may be hit with the so-called ‘bedroom tax’ – whilst those in England may be exempt, say CHILDREN 1ST and Citizens Advice Scotland
Date: Tuesday 19 March 2013
CHILDREN 1ST is 'write' fit for Cathy MacPhail
Popular children’s author Cathy MacPhail has been unveiled as an ambassador for charity CHILDREN 1ST.
Date: Monday 18 March 2013
Will students measure up?
Calling all fashsion and textile students - here's your chance to get involved in a creative venture to help Scotland's leading children's charity, CHILDREN 1ST.
Date: Thursday 14 March 2013
CHILDREN 1ST Borders service wins excellence award
A CHILDREN 1ST domestic abuse service has won a prestigious award for its role in a multi-agency Borders project.
Date: Monday 11 March 2013
Natalie's gruelling challenge for CHILDREN 1ST
CHILDREN 1ST ambassador Natalie Robb is looking for your support as she goes on a notorious night run to raise funds for the charity.
Date: Friday 8 March 2013
Dont Keep Mum about ParentLine Scotland
Help mums across the country this Mother's Day by spreading the word about our national support service, ParentLine Scotland.
Date: Monday 4 March 2013
Titanic effort for CHILDREN 1ST
Lecture raises Action Group total even further.
Date: Friday 1 March 2013
Scots business dragons celebrate entrepreneurial success
The first winners of our corporate charity challenge Dragons' Glen have been unveiled at a special ceremony in Edinburgh Castle.
Date: Wednesday 20 February 2013
Meet our ambassador... Natalie Robb
Emmerdale actress Natalie Robb has been unveiled as CHILDREN 1ST’s new ambassador.
Date: Monday 18 February 2013
Malcolm turns prospector for CHILDREN 1ST
Appeal to public for old silver and gold as attention turns to the Touch of Tartan Ball 2013 and the making of this year's Banchory Bangle.
Date: Monday 4 February 2013
Scots parents urged to protect their children online
Parents and carers are urged by CHILDREN 1ST to be more vigilant about the online risks to children and to learn how to help keep them safe.
Date: Monday 4 February 2013
West Lothian teenagers turn film-makers
Hollywood comes to Bathgate as young people from our COZ service in West Lothian get the red carpet treatment
Date: Saturday 19 January 2013
Twelve Top Tips to protect children
As Met Police and the NSPCC issue report on the Savile abuse allegations, CHILDREN 1ST provides simple tips on keeping children they know safe.
Date: Friday 11 January 2013
Download Jess Ryan’s song
Help more children and young people recover from the trauma of sexual abuse.
Date: Friday 21 December 2012
Successful rollout of new Integrated Information System
CHILDREN 1ST has succesfully rolled out a new Integrated Information System with Intrelate joining "islands" of data together to run their central administration systems more efficiently.
Date: Tuesday 4 December 2012
ParentLine can help stressed-out parents over Christmas
ParentLine Scotland helpline can offer support to stressed-out parents over the holiday period as financial pressures force many Scots to cut back on Christmas.
Date: Monday 3 December 2012
Midlothian trio praised by TV’s Colin McCredie
Star of 'Wooly and Tig' visits CHILDREN 1ST young carers service in his role as ambassador for People's Postcode Lottery.
Date: Monday 3 December 2012
Annual Lecture
Broadcaster Kaye Adams takes centre stage at CHILDREN 1ST's annual lecture, looking at: 'Children, the media and the big story'
Date: Tuesday 20 November 2012
See. Hear. Speak. Act on Sexual abuse
CHILDREN 1ST launches a campaign on child sexual abuse, urging people to open their eyes, listen to children and help them speak up when things are wrong.
Date: Monday 19 November 2012
Highland service celebrates 25 years
Vital CHILDREN 1ST service celebrates 25 years of helping children and their families recover from the trauma of abuse.
Date: Friday 9 November 2012
Pension information for former CHILDREN 1ST employees
Information for former CHILDREN 1ST employees who have pension savings in the Lothian Pension Fund Scheme.
Date: Friday 26 October 2012
CHILDREN 1ST Killen service celebrates silver anniversary
CHILDREN 1ST Killen service is celebrating it's 25th anniversary next month. The Killen Family Resource Centre is inviting people who have used their services or worked there to help them celebrate their silver anniversary on Friday 9 November.
Date: Wednesday 17 October 2012
Scottish Legal Awards are launched
CHILDREN 1ST announced as charity partner for the Scottish Legal Awards for sixth year running.
Date: Monday 15 October 2012
Student fundraisers 'raid' Dundee charity shop
Students from The University of Abertay, Dundee and Adam Smith College, Dundee begin their six week business challenge 'Rags to Riches' to turn charity shop donations into hundreds of pounds for CHILDREN 1ST.
Date: Monday 15 October 2012
New kinship care film launched at CHILDREN 1ST Big Day Out
A new film featuring kinship carers talking about their experiences and how CHILDREN 1ST has supported them is being launched at the Big Day Out this weekend.
Date: Friday 12 October 2012
George's hair-raising challenge
The CEO of an Ellon-based company is growing his hair and his beard for six months to raise money for CHILDREN 1ST
Date: Friday 12 October 2012
Find out about befriending at Open Day in Edinburgh
Organisations and individuals working with young people in North and West Edinburgh are invited to find out more about befriending at CHILDREN 1ST bfriends Open Day on Friday (12 October).
Date: Tuesday 9 October 2012
Hotel Trust 'cheques in' for CHILDREN 1ST
Charity begins at home, according to Crerar Hotels Trust – which is why they've donated £7,500 to a local service run by CHILDREN 1ST.
Date: Thursday 4 October 2012
Celebrate Grandparents Day with a giggle
CHILDREN 1ST is celebrating kinship carers on Grandparents Day this Sunday. To mark the occasion, we've compiled amusing tales about grandparents and grandchildren from kinship carers, staff, volunteers and Herald Diary readers. Enjoy!
Date: Thursday 4 October 2012
Grampian project celebrates new future with CHILDREN 1ST
A civic reception was held in Aberdeen’s Town and County Hall to celebrate the handover of Grampian children’s project Give Kids A Chance to CHILDREN 1ST.
Date: Monday 1 October 2012
Celebrate role of kinship carers on Grandparents Day
CHILDREN 1ST is calling for more recognition of the vital role kinship carers play in looking after thousands of children and young people throughout Scotland as National Grandparents Day approaches.
Date: Monday 1 October 2012
£20million brings 15,000 smiles
Players of charity lottery raise milestone amount for good causes, including CHILDREN 1ST
Date: Friday 28 September 2012
Dishing out a big helping
The Kitchin restaurant had the right ingredients - classy atmosphere, fantastic food and generous patrons - to raise vital funds for CHILDREN 1ST
Date: Tuesday 25 September 2012
Renfrewshire service gets cash boost from Glasgow Airport
A gardening project at CHILDREN 1ST Renfrewshire Recovery from Abuse and Trauma service is ready for take-off thanks to a grant from Glasgow Airport Flightpath Fund.
Date: Thursday 20 September 2012
Launch of Cedar project in Moray
CHILDREN 1ST launch new initiative to support families recovering from domestic abuse.
Date: Tuesday 18 September 2012
Inspire a generation
The Games may be finished ... but the sporting legacy begins. Safeguarding in Sport are on hand to help local clubs with advice, training and resources.
Date: Monday 10 September 2012
No reservations for Tom
Keen runner, Tom Reilly - an Operations Director for the Kingdom Hotels Group - ran the Edinburgh Marathon this year and raised nearly £2500 for CHILDREN 1ST.
Date: Saturday 8 September 2012
How you can support the STV Appeal 2012
CHILDREN 1ST is delighted to be part of the STV Appeal again this year. The Appeal, launched on STV this week, involves a series of programmes airing on STV at 8pm before the big live event on Friday between 7.30pm - 10pm.
Date: Thursday 6 September 2012
Hamish launches fundraising moo-ve
Hamish the Highland Cow, the new Kilts for Kids mascot, travels to pastures new to meet the girl who created him.
Date: Thursday 30 August 2012
Scottish Home Awards is where the heart is
Guests at the 2012 Scottish Home Awards donate almost £10,000 for vulnerable children and families during industry celebration.
Date: Friday 24 August 2012
Half of Scottish parents would GPS their children
Over half of Scottish parents (51%) would enable the GPS tracker on their children’s phone so they know exactly where they are, according to a survey by charity CHILDREN 1ST.
Date: Tuesday 21 August 2012
School transition doesn't need to be traumatic
Thousands of Scottish pupils are undergoing the transition from primary to high school as the new school year starts. While some youngsters take this big change in their stride, others can find it a difficult time – along with their parents.
Date: Thursday 16 August 2012
Call time on parental alcohol abuse
CHILDREN 1ST urges Scots to call time on parental alcohol misuse.
Date: Monday 13 August 2012
Students bid farewell with Coast to Coast challenge
Two overseas students are braving a 105 mile trip across the country in aid of CHILDREN 1ST.
Date: Tuesday 31 July 2012
Singing the Praises of the ‘Banchory Bangle’
Every year since the 1970s engraver Dr Malcolm Appleby has designed a special bangle which is raffled off at the Touch of Tartan Ball to raise money for CHILDREN 1ST. This year's 'Banchory Bangle' has a 'Flowers of the Forest' design.
Date: Monday 23 July 2012
Why Jade runs for CHILDREN 1ST
Jade Roy was five she was put into foster care. Thirty three years later she's running four half-marathons for CHILDREN 1ST. Find out why by reading her story.
Date: Monday 23 July 2012
Hayley's postcard
Read Hayley's postcard to you and see how you can help Hayley, and the 80,000 others like her, who bear the brunt of their parent's alcohol misuse.
Date: Monday 23 July 2012
Callum's postcard
Mum’s heavy drinking was ruining Callum’s life. He had been hit by his mum, and he and his brother could no longer live at home. He was constantly worried. We helped Callum, his brother and his mum by providing counselling, support and expert help.
Date: Monday 25 June 2012
Summer drive to stop alcohol blighting children's lives
CHILDREN 1ST launch their summer campaign as new research suggests almost a quarter of people living in Scotland (23 per cent) have seen someone who’s been drinking being aggressive or violent towards a child.
Date: Monday 25 June 2012
Business leaders breathe fire into charity challenge
Top Scottish business leaders are lending their support to CHILDREN 1ST.
Date: Wednesday 20 June 2012
Anniversary plea from CHILDREN 1ST
A PLEA for people helped by the Killen Abuse Recovery Service to get in touch has been made by charity CHILDREN 1ST as the service marks its 25th anniversary.
Date: Wednesday 20 June 2012
Singer Amy Macdonald praises selfless young carers
Multi-million selling Scottish singer-songwriter Amy Macdonald took some time out of her busy schedule this week to share top tips with some young carers from our Midlothian Young Carers service.
Date: Thursday 7 June 2012
James’ four marathon challenge
For most people, running a marathon is a daunting prospect, but avid runner and CHILDREN 1ST supporter, James Paterson has decided to raise the bar and take on a quadruple marathon challenge in 2012.
Date: Thursday 3 May 2012
Student Research Opportunity
CHILDREN 1ST has been successful in being awarded a studentship to collaborate with Edinburgh University's Centre for Research on Families and Relationships (CRFR) on establishing and measuring outcomes from family group conferencing.
Date: Wednesday 2 May 2012
Research reveals unfair treatment of Scottish kinship carers
CHILDREN 1ST has revealed the inequality kinship carers face, depending on where they live.
Date: Thursday 26 April 2012
Knowing she is with family, not strangers
CHILDREN 1ST produce report on kinship carers’ experiences and needs.
Date: Monday 23 April 2012
Claire's story – a young carer
The Easter holidays should be something that all children look forward to. It should mean spending precious time playing with their friends and going on family outings.
Date: Tuesday 3 April 2012
Kinship Care Podcast Launched
ParentLine Scotland launched a podcast on kinship care today (29 March). This is the latest in a series of podcasts, with each focussing on a specific topic.
Date: Thursday 29 March 2012
Pittenweem coffee morning a huge success
The East Neuk Action Group, run by fundraising volunteers in the East Neuk of Fife, held a very successful coffee morning in Pittenweem Church Hall on Wednesday 14 March.
Date: Thursday 29 March 2012
Fundraising Group Chair Stands Down
On 12 March, Mr. Julian James (left) retired after 11 very successful years as Chairman of the East Fife Action Group of CHILDREN 1ST.
Date: Friday 23 March 2012
Domestic violence statistics revealed today
More than 6,500 children were witnesses to domestic abuse over Christmas.
Date: Monday 19 March 2012
CHILDREN 1ST in the News – 19 March
As part of our ongoing PR activity to raise awareness of the work that we do, we regularly feature in media around Scotland and the UK.
Date: Monday 19 March 2012
National kinship care conference 2012: a review
On Monday 30 January 2012, delegates came to Perth for the first national kinship care conference.
Date: Saturday 17 March 2012
Leading Scottish children's charities back minimum pricing
The leading children’s charities in Scotland have united to support the Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Bill.
Date: Wednesday 14 March 2012
Sideline Bad Behaviour campaign launched
Children and young people say they are often subjected to intimidating and abusive behaviour from adults as they take part in sport, leading children’s charity CHILDREN 1ST reveals today.
Date: Monday 20 February 2012
CHILDREN 1ST Annual Lecture report published
The transcript of the CHILDREN 1ST annual lecture 2011 is now available.
The lecture entitled 'Poverty, Families and Community' was delivered in December 2011 by Bob Holman.
Date: Tuesday 14 February 2012
Response to infant mortality report
Report reveals the lowest ever recorded rates of still births in Scotland, but also highlights the impact of poverty and maternal health on life chances.
Date: Wednesday 1 February 2012
Tommy McFall goes to Holyrood
Tommy McFall, a kinship carer from Glasgow, talks about giving evidence to the Education & Culture Committee at the Scottish Parliament.
Date: Wednesday 1 February 2012
Call to ditch charges on parents seeking child maintenance
CHILDREN 1ST and One Parent Families Scotland are calling on the House of Lords to support an amendment to remove charges from the new child maintenance proposals in the welfare reform bill.
Date: Wednesday 25 January 2012
Photography competition closing date extended
A CHILDREN 1ST service in Fraserburgh, called Fraserburgh Families, is holding a photography competition financially supported by the Aberdeenshire Alcohol and Drugs Partnership.
Date: Friday 20 January 2012
Huge effort for Kilts for Kids Day 2011
Well, Kilts for Kids Day has happened and haven’t you all been busy! We have been amazed by the huge range of fundraising activities and the efforts that everyone has gone to in order to support our work with vulnerable children in Scotland.
Date: Friday 23 December 2011
ParentLine extends opening hours
ParentLine Scotland, a free helpline and email service for anyone with a concern about a child, is keeping lines open over Christmas and Hogmanay for the first time in its 12 year history to meet demand from callers.
Date: Monday 19 December 2011
"All I want for Christmas is for the fighting to stop"
Christmas should be a time of year that every child looks forward to. However when there is violence in the home, it is often a time that children fear.
Date: Tuesday 6 December 2011
Hollywood star helps us to raise awareness of sexual abuse
Hollywood actor and director, David Schwimmer, has given CHILDREN 1ST permission to host a private screening of his film, Trust.
Date: Tuesday 22 November 2011
Join us for a Christmas Concert
Are you looking for the perfect start to the festive season? Look no further! Members of the public are being invited to join in the fun at a traditional carol service to help raise funds for CHILDREN 1ST.
Date: Tuesday 1 November 2011
Take Part in Kilts for Kids Day 2011
Kilts for Kids Day 2011 is fast approaching and we want to find out what you are going to be doing to celebrate all things Scottish on our national day and how you are raising money for Scotland’s vulnerable children and families.
Date: Tuesday 1 November 2011
No Limits for Young Carers
A group of young carers from Midlothian who formed a girl band put on a concert for their friends and family at Tynecastle Stadium on Wednesday 12 October.
Date: Friday 21 October 2011
CHILDREN 1ST to benefit from visual arts
On 1 and 2 October, 12 artists from the WASPS Studio space, St Mary’s Mill in Selkirk will come together for their annual exhibition.
Date: Wednesday 21 September 2011
New charity partnership
CHILDREN 1ST is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Inverurie Garden Centre in Aberdeenshire
Date: Monday 19 September 2011
STV Appeal with CHILDREN 1ST
Tune in to STV from 11-16 September to catch CHILDREN 1ST in action, as part of the STV Appeal 2011.
Date: Thursday 8 September 2011
Sexual offences against children – stats revealed
Scottish children's charity reveals 30 per cent rise in sex offences against children.
Date: Friday 2 September 2011
Kilts for Kids Day 2010 enjoys great success
Last year saw schools and businesses across Scotland sign up and take part in Kilts for Kids Day. They raised over £65,000 bringing the four year fundraising total to an amazing £240,000.
Date: Thursday 18 August 2011
Conference on the future of foster care
Are you a foster carer or a professional working with foster carers? If so you may be interested in a conference to be held on Tuesday 13 September.
Date: Thursday 11 August 2011
Survey reveals biggest fears for parents
Parents biggest fear for their children is that they will be a victim of knife crime, a survey by ParentLine Scotland reveals today.
Date: Thursday 28 July 2011
Charity Football Match
CHILDREN 1ST would like to extend a big thanks to all at Search Consultancy who attended the company's "East vs. West" Charity Football Match (sponsored by S1jobs) at Airdrie Excelsior Stadium.
Date: Thursday 21 July 2011
Listening to kinship carers
We are asking kinship carers about their experiences and needs to help inform the development of the new national service for kinship care families.
Date: Wednesday 20 July 2011
Response to developments at Hearts FC
CHILDREN 1ST response to developments at Hearts FC.
Date: Tuesday 28 June 2011
Statement on Hearts FC decision
Statement on Hearts FC decision in relation to Craig Thomson.
Date: Monday 27 June 2011
STV Appeal for CHILDREN 1ST
STV has teamed up with the Hunter Foundation to create a fundraising campaign to benefit six Scottish children’s charities and we are delighted to announce that CHILDREN 1ST is going to be one of them.
Date: Monday 6 June 2011
Titan Terror Defeated for CHILDREN 1ST
18 brave people defeated wind, rain and a 150ft drop and successfully abseiled from the Titan Crane in Glasgow on Sunday 7 May 2011.
Date: Wednesday 11 May 2011
Blantyre school choose to put CHILDREN 1ST
Thank you to Calderside Academy's Arran House for choosing CHILDREN 1ST as their charity of choice and raising a magnificent £595.71!
Date: Wednesday 11 May 2011
Service in running for prestigious award
A CHILDREN 1ST service based in Annan has been announced as a finalist in the Care Accolade 2011 awards, which are run by the Scottish Social Services Council.
Date: Monday 25 April 2011
Amy & Zoe's Story
Parents’ breakups can, for many children and young people, have devastating affects on their young lives, causing confusion and uncertainty.
Date: Thursday 14 April 2011
Call to Political Parties to “Put Children First”
Last week, CHILDREN 1ST issued a call to all the political parties and candidates standing in the Scottish election in May to "put children first."
Date: Wednesday 13 April 2011
Designer children’s t-shirts launched for CHILDREN 1ST
Children's t-shirts designed by the designers at Debenhams, including Sadie Frost and Julien Macdonald, launched across stores and online this week.
Date: Wednesday 6 April 2011
Violence causes concern for parents in Scotland
Fifteen per cent of callers to the helpline between June 2010 and March 2011 expressed concerns about violence.
Date: Thursday 24 March 2011
Service launched for survivors of childhood sexual abuse
A CHILDREN 1ST service in Moray has introduced a service that helps parents who have experienced sexual abuse in their childhood.
Date: Monday 21 March 2011
Parenting across Scotland manifesto
An event at the Scottish Parliament on 10 March brought together parents, practitioners and politicians to discuss how each of the political parties will help to secure a solid future for Scottish families after the upcoming Holyrood election.
Date: Friday 11 March 2011
Advice and support for kinship carers
A new national training and support service – to provide better help and guidance to Scotland’s estimated 20,000 kinship carers – was launched today by Children’s Minister Adam Ingram.
Date: Thursday 10 March 2011
Dundee charity shop celebrates 20th anniversary
This March, the CHILDREN 1ST charity shop in Dundee is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Date: Thursday 10 March 2011
Call for Court System Shake Up
Esther Rantzen CBE, journalist and founder of ChildLine, will address those working with children and challenge the current court system at a conference organised by CHILDREN 1ST on Thursday 10 February.
Date: Friday 11 February 2011
Royal Visit at Aberdeen Service
Staff at the CHILDREN 1ST service in Aberdeen welcomed Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Rothesay today.
Date: Friday 21 January 2011
Be equipped with new training film
Sports organisations can boost their child protection knowledge at the click of a mouse thanks to a new online training film.
Date: Monday 17 January 2011
A Day at the Races Raises £1k for CHILDREN 1ST
Langholm and Canobie Action Group’s catering at Kelso Race Course was a real runaway success for CHILDREN 1ST.
Date: Wednesday 12 January 2011
Scottish Business Leaders Support Scotland’s Children
We are delighted to announce that some of Scotland’s most influential and successful businesspeople have chosen to support our work with Scotland’s vulnerable children and families.
Date: Thursday 9 December 2010
'A Toast to Burns' line up is confirmed!
A host of talented speakers, entertainers and musicians are set to wow lucky guests at the upcoming Burns fundraiser, to be held at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange this January.
Date: Thursday 9 December 2010
Christmas Appeal with the Scotsman
CHILDREN 1ST has been selected by the Scotsman and Scotland on Sunday to be the charity of choice for their Christmas Appeal.
Date: Wednesday 8 December 2010
People’s Postcode Lottery raises £10 Million for Charity
Mr and Miss Scotland bounced into action to celebrate the news that People's Postcode Lottery players have raised over £10 Million for charity.
Date: Monday 29 November 2010
Parliamentary event – preventing violence towards children
CHILDREN 1ST is calling on the government and communities in Scotland to do far more to prevent child abuse.
Date: Wednesday 24 November 2010
Rebrand to Help Safeguard Scotland’s Children in Sport
Sporting youngsters across Scotland will be given extra protection thanks to a major rebranding of the country’s leading children’s sport support service.
Date: Wednesday 24 November 2010
Sports stars back Safeguarding in Sport
A host of sporting greats in Scotland have backed the Safeguarding in Sport service.
Date: Friday 19 November 2010
Debenhams stores get kilty for CHILDREN 1ST
Employees from Debenhams in Falkirk and Kirkcaldy will be helping to raise funds for vulnerable children in Scotland by taking part in Kilts for Kids Day. Staff at the stores will be fundraising from Tuesday 16 November to Sunday 21 November.
Date: Tuesday 16 November 2010
Businesses & celebrities take charity project to new heights
The Giraffe Parade is to march through the streets of Stockbridge on Thursday 11 November to raise money for CHILDREN 1ST.
Date: Thursday 11 November 2010
The Kids Lead the Way for Kilts for Kids Day
Schools across Scotland are gearing up for Kilts for Kids Day which takes place on Friday 26 November.
Date: Thursday 11 November 2010
CHILDREN 1ST responds to minimum pricing decision
CHILDREN 1ST respond to the Scottish Parliament's decision to reject proposals for a minimum price for alcohol.
Date: Thursday 11 November 2010
UNICEF report on violence against children in sport
A recent study by UNICEF's Innocenti Research Centre states that child protection and violence prevention are not embedded in sport delivery systems, and finds worrying knowledge gaps among sports teachers and coaches.
Date: Wednesday 10 November 2010
Marine golf event raises £475
This year's Marine Golf Event raised £475 for CHILDREN 1ST.
Date: Monday 1 November 2010
Aberdeen volunteer wins national award
A CHILDREN 1ST volunteer from Aberdeen scooped the Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year award at the Institute of Fundraising awards.
Date: Monday 1 November 2010
ParentLine Scotland launches 'Let’s Talk Money' factsheet
ParentLine Scotland launches new factsheet entitled Let's Talk Money.
Date: Thursday 21 October 2010
Take action on violence
CHILDREN 1ST is asking for your support to make sure that more is done to prevent violence against children. We are asking individuals from across Scotland to sign up to support our campaign to Prevent Violence Against Children.
Date: Tuesday 19 October 2010
Scotland's Statues Raise Awareness for Kilts for Kids Day
Children’s charity CHILDREN 1ST launched their annual Kilts for Kids Day campaign by dressing iconic statues across Scotland in our national dress.
Date: Tuesday 19 October 2010
Forensic expert to speak at charity networking event
Details of speakers announced for corporate reception for business leaders in Scotland. The event is to take place on Tuesday 28 September at The Marcliffe Hotel & Spa in Aberdeen and all proceeds will go to CHILDREN 1ST.
Date: Thursday 23 September 2010
PAS Conference: Parents on the breadline
A Parenting across Scotland conference looking at parental poverty and the impact on children will be held on Wednesday 10 November.
Date: Wednesday 8 September 2010
Miss Scotland Launches Cycle Challenge
This year’s Miss Scotland, Nicola Mimnagh, is lending her support to the annual 4 Abbeys Cycle Challenge in aid of CHILDREN 1ST.
Date: Saturday 21 August 2010
Kilts for Kids Day 2009 enjoys great success
Kilts for Kids Day has now raised £175,000 for CHILDREN 1ST since it began in 2008.
Date: Thursday 12 August 2010
Scottish celebrities endorse Kilts for Kids Day
James McAvoy has led a host of Scottish stars in supporting this year's Kilts for Kids Day encouraging all of Scotland to get involved on Friday 26 November.
Date: Thursday 12 August 2010
Rich Pickings as £10.3 Million Prize Up For Grabs
£10.3 million could be won by one lucky postcode as part of the People’s Postcode Lottery’s European Postcode Millions. Best of all, CHILDREN 1ST is set to receive thousands from the proceeds of ticket sales.
Date: Friday 6 August 2010
Big Prizes at the People’s Postcode Lottery
Residents in the Duddingston, Joppa and Jewel area of Edinburgh celebrated winning a huge £2.2 million prize pot from the People's Postcode Lottery.
Date: Monday 26 July 2010
Final Young Fathers Research Seminar - Inverness
CHILDREN 1ST is holding the final research dissemination seminar of the
findings of 'The Fathers of Children Born to Teenage Mothers: A Study of
Processes within Changing Family Formation Practices', in Inverness.
Date: Friday 9 July 2010
Young Fathers' Research Published
CHILDREN 1STin collaboration with Glasgow Centre for the Child and Society, University of Strathclyde has published this new research, funded by the Big Lottery Fund, which focuses on young fathers and their experiences of forming families.
Date: Wednesday 30 June 2010
£2.2 million up for grabs in Summer Postcode Rollover
One of CHILDREN 1ST's key supporters, the People's Postcode Lottery, holds its Summer Postcode Rollover on 18 July, with a huge £2.2 million up for grabs for one lucky postcode.
Date: Thursday 10 June 2010
What parents are saying on alcohol
A new Snapshot briefing from ParentLine Scotland provides insight into parent and carers’ main concerns around alcohol, and the impact that it has upon their families.
Date: Thursday 3 June 2010
Alcohol conference report launched
CHILDREN 1ST hosted The Big Debate conference in Edinburgh to discuss tackling alcohol abuse and the way forward for limiting the impact it has on children and young people.
Date: Thursday 3 June 2010
People’s Postcode Lottery: over £1m raised
The People's Postcode Lottery presents a cheque of over £1 million to CHILDREN 1ST chief executive Anne Houston.
Date: Friday 14 May 2010
Gordon has gone but you can still play 5's football
In what must have been one of his last photocalls, outgoing SFA chief executive Gordon Smith showed his support of CHILDREN 1ST and SPAR's Tartan 5's football tournament.
Date: Tuesday 20 April 2010
Young Father's Seminars
CHILDREN 1ST is holding a series of research dissemination seminars on the findings of 'The Fathers of Children Born to Teenage Mothers: A Study of Processes within Changing Family Formation Practices'.
Date: Wednesday 31 March 2010
Speaking out about alcohol misuse
As MSPs debate a new Bill to tackle alcohol misuse, CHILDREN 1ST is asking MSPs to reduce the impact of parents’ drinking upon their children.
Date: Tuesday 16 March 2010
5-a-side charity challenge
In May and June 2010 SPAR is holding a charity 5-a-side football tournament in aid of CHILDREN 1ST and invite you to take part!
Date: Friday 5 March 2010
New speakers announced for The Big Debate
CHILDREN 1ST today released details of further speakers for 'The Big Debate – Alcohol: changing people or policy?' which is to be held at Our Dynamic Earth on Monday 22 March.
Date: Wednesday 3 March 2010
Local hotels helping local children
In January of this year, CHILDREN 1ST was delighted to receive a donation of £5,000 from Crerar Hotels. The donation will be used by our Killen Family Resource Centre.
Date: Thursday 11 February 2010
Give something different this Mother's Day
Give something different this Mother’s Day while helping some of Scotland’s most vulnerable children and young people.
Date: Wednesday 10 February 2010
Postcode prizes at Parliament
CHILDREN 1ST joined charities from across Scotland at a gala hosted by People’s Postcode Lottery in the Scottish Parliament.
Date: Wednesday 10 February 2010
Supporting grandparents
Looking after small children can be hard work...especially when you're 67.
Date: Wednesday 10 February 2010
The Big Debate - Alcohol:changing people or policy?
CHILDREN 1ST is holding a conference titled ‘The Big Debate – Alcohol: changing people or policy?’ on 22nd March 2010 in Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh.
Date: Thursday 4 February 2010
City of Aberdeen Baker Hughes 10K
CHILDREN 1ST is calling out for runners throughout the North East to run on behalf of the charity at the City of Aberdeen Baker Hughes 10K.
Date: Friday 29 January 2010
First Minister recognises value of support for children
First Minister Alex Salmond recognised the vital role that Scotland's children's charities play in supporting vulnerable young people at an event at Edinburgh Castle.
Date: Wednesday 27 January 2010
Touch of Tartan Ball - Presentation for Sponsors
Aberdeen Lord Provost, Peter Stephen, held a reception at the Town House to thank the sponsors of the CHILDREN 1ST Touch of Tartan Ball.
Date: Tuesday 19 January 2010
Police listening to young people
CHILDREN 1ST and Lothian and Borders Police have been working to together to find out how young people view Police Officers.
Date: Wednesday 6 January 2010
Retail Rollout of People’s Postcode Lottery
Underlining their commitment to help increase funds for local charities, the People’s Postcode Lottery is expanding with a UK-wide rollout to make single play tickets available at local retailers.
Date: Tuesday 8 December 2009
Lecture considers how do we best care for children
Lesley Riddoch, one of Scotland’s best known commentators and broadcasters, delivered the CHILDREN 1ST 125th anniversary lecture in Dundee on 3 December.
Date: Friday 4 December 2009
How are they wearing theirs?
With Kilts for Kids Day fast approaching, here is a round up of some of the great ways companies are raising money for CHILDREN 1ST.
Date: Thursday 19 November 2009
Kilts for Kids Day is an award winner
CHILDREN 1ST's national fundraising event Kilts for Kids Day scooped a top award at the Institute of Fundraising (IOF) Scotland Conference.
Date: Thursday 19 November 2009
World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse
Thursday 19th November is the World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse.
Date: Thursday 19 November 2009
Festive cheer at Apex Hotels
Earlier this year CHILDREN 1ST were delighted to be chosen as the charity of choice for the new Apex Waterloo Hotel in Edinburgh.
Date: Tuesday 17 November 2009
KiddiVouchers GO for Charity
A CHILDREN 1ST corporate partner has recently received a prestigious Government Opportunities Award.
Date: Friday 13 November 2009
Irvine Housing Association go the extra mile
The staff at Irvine Housing Association are getting right behind their charity of the year, CHILDREN 1ST, and held a Halloween Fun Day in their office on Friday 30th of October raising a fantastic £403.95.
Date: Wednesday 11 November 2009
Flyglobespan proud to support CHILDREN 1ST
Flyglobespan aircrew have donned the official tartan to promote the company’s support for Kilts for Kids Day next month.
Date: Monday 2 November 2009
Hello Sailor
CHILDREN 1ST staff based in our head office received a pleasant surprise when two naval officers stopped off to hand in buckets of loose change.
Date: Friday 30 October 2009
125th Anniversary Lecture
CHILDREN 1ST invites you to attend our 125th anniversary lecture titled "Killing with Kindness" delivered by Lesley Riddoch, journalist and broadcaster.
Date: Friday 30 October 2009
Stocking up for Christmas
CHILDREN 1ST now has a range of gifts and cards available for the festive season. You can shop online on our website for Christmas cards, calendars and wrapping paper.
Date: Tuesday 20 October 2009
Winning big with the Big Postcode Rollover
The amazing support CHILDREN 1ST receives from the People's Postcode Lottery stands at £740,782 and counting. And People's Postcode Lottery has announced that the prize pot for December's Big Postcode Rollover is now a whopping £1.9 million!
Date: Tuesday 20 October 2009
Miss Scotland launches Kilts for Kids Day
Miss Scotland, People's Postcode Lottery's Angus Purden and a host of kids in kilts tartanised the Meadows in Edinburgh.
Date: Sunday 18 October 2009
Campbell Dallas partnership
CHILDREN 1ST are thrilled to announce a partnership with Campbell Dallas - Chartered Accountants.
Date: Wednesday 14 October 2009
55 mile cycle for CHILDREN 1ST
Stuart Lockhart of Spartans FC set himself the challenge of cycling 55 miles in support of CHILDREN 1ST.
Date: Wednesday 14 October 2009
CHILDREN 1ST support for Gift Aid petition
CHILDREN 1ST is encouraging supporters to sign a petition on the Number 10 website about Gift Aid.
Date: Wednesday 14 October 2009
125 young people show they have something to say
2009 is the 125th anniversary of CHILDREN 1ST (previously the RSSPCC). To mark this significant year, we held a unique event in Edinburgh on 23 September which brought together 125 young people from across Scotland.
Date: Monday 5 October 2009
The Inverness Raft and Duck Race: a Quacking Good Day
It may have been rained off the first time, but the sun shone brightly for the Inverness River Raft and Duck Race on the 19th of September.
Date: Monday 28 September 2009
£3 million raised for charities in Scotland
Players of the People's Postcode Lottery have done it once again, as yet another million mark is soon to be passed in support of Scottish charities.
Date: Thursday 17 September 2009
Parliamentary recognition for People's Postcode Lottery
Sarah Boyack MSP tabled a motion yesterday acknowledging the fantastic achievement of the People's Postcode Lottery.
Date: Thursday 17 September 2009
Tigger calls for more cyclists
On Saturday 26 September at the 100 Aker Wood Garden Centre, Melrose, cyclists of all ages and abilities will be setting off on the 4 Abbeys Cycle Challenge.
Date: Thursday 17 September 2009
Reaching more children
This year the Dundee Family Support Service has launched a number of new initiatives that will help reach children and young people who have slipped through the net or not had the help they need.
Date: Tuesday 15 September 2009
39 years in the life of Bill Brown
Reverend Bill Brown is stepping down as chairman at our AGM on 5 October - 39 years to the day from when he first joined CHILDREN 1ST as an inspector.
Date: Tuesday 15 September 2009
Miss Scotland launches the Great River Ness Duck Race
The annual River Ness Duck Race is one of Inverness City's most colourful events. This year the race will be started by People's Postcode Lottery charity ambassador Miss Scotland, Katharine Brown.
Date: Thursday 3 September 2009
Sunday Funday success in Aberdeen
Aberdeen's Duthie Park didn't know what hit it on Sunday 16th August when the second annual CHILDREN 1ST Sunday Funday rolled in!
Date: Thursday 3 September 2009
Get tartan-tastic and change a child’s life
Kilts for Kids Day is Scotland's most exciting charity fundraiser, and it's back on Friday 27 November. This tartantastic event is a chance to celebrate all things Scottish and raise money for CHILDREN 1ST. "How Will You Wear Yours"?
Date: Friday 28 August 2009
Dawn and Joe’s story
At CHILDREN 1ST, Dawn and Joe were given the time, space and safety to talk about what had happened.
Date: Thursday 27 August 2009
Falling for CHILDREN 1ST
Daredevil supporters of CHILDREN 1ST took part in our first abseil challenge event on Saturday 1st August. This involved them abseiling 150 feet from the top of the Titan Crane in Clydebank.
Date: Tuesday 25 August 2009
Falkirk MP visits his local CHILDREN 1ST service
Michael Connarty, MP, recently visited his local Family Group Conference Service in Falkirk run by CHILDREN 1ST.
Date: Tuesday 25 August 2009
Coast to coast for CHILDREN 1ST
A recent fundraising effort by an Aberdeenshire businessman will be the envy of many. Garreth Wood drove a saltire covered Lamborghini from Los Angeles to Miami and in the process raised £3000 for CHILDREN 1ST in conjunction with Original 106 FM.
Date: Thursday 16 July 2009
The 125 Event for 14 to 18 year olds
CHILDREN 1ST is organising The 125 Event on Wednesday 23 September in Edinburgh.
Date: Wednesday 27 May 2009
Freddy's story
Freddy, aged 14, came to bfriends as he was arguing and fighting a lot and this was getting him into trouble. He has been matched with his befriender for over a year. This is what Freddy has to say about his time with bfriends.
Date: Tuesday 26 May 2009
Changing lives...through befriending
It's great to have someone you enjoy spending time with, who will always be on your side. However, for some children that kind of support is thin on the ground and that's why we extend a helping hand to children who need attention and support.
Date: Friday 22 May 2009
Anna's Story
The children and young people who come to our abuse recovery services are angry, confused and hurt. And this can manifest itself in self-destructive ways of behaving.
Date: Friday 15 May 2009
Play The People's Postcode Lottery For Free!
For a limited time only, the People's Postcode Lottery will be sending free tickets to two million households across Scotland!
Date: Monday 4 May 2009
After The Chocolate Has Gone
Most children will have long finished their Easter eggs by now but six prominent Scots and the Herald newspaper have left a longer lasting legacy for some of Scotland's most vulnerable children.
Date: Friday 1 May 2009
ParentLine Scotland 10th Birthday Celebration
Our free helpline ParentLine Scotland celebrated its 10th birthday at the Scottish Parliament.
Date: Wednesday 1 April 2009
Give a Gift to Scotland's Children this Easter
This Easter, why not give the chocolate eggs a miss and give a gift that will make a real difference to a child's life. Our virtual giving website Part & Parcel is also a great way to show your mum how much you love her this Mother's Day.
Date: Wednesday 11 March 2009
Robin's Story
Parental drug or alcohol misuse can mean it is not safe for a child to live at home. They may face staying with foster carers or in a care home. However, there is another option...
Date: Tuesday 10 March 2009
Seminar Shows That Teamwork Is Key
Scotland's rugby stars were on hand to raise awareness of our new Child Protection in Sport resources at the 'Strength in Numbers' seminar at Murrayfield Stadium.
Date: Monday 9 March 2009
People's Postcode Lottery a Winner for CHILDREN 1ST
We are delighted to have received almost £400,000 from the People's Postcode Lottery.
Date: Friday 27 February 2009
Kirsty and Ailsa’s story
Many Scots like a drink. But the suffering of children whose parents abuse alcohol is truly sobering.
Date: Tuesday 17 February 2009
Child Protection System Must Be More Child Friendly
We must ensure that children who have been abused receive the best possible support.
Date: Friday 13 February 2009
Diluting Commissioner’s Role will bring Worldwide Criticism
Diluting the role of Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People will lead to international condemnation, warns CHILDREN 1ST.
Date: Friday 30 January 2009
Peterson SBS staff lose pounds to make pounds!
Peterson SBS show off a new leaner workforce for CHILDREN 1ST!
Date: Friday 30 January 2009
Speaking up for kinship carers
CHILDREN 1ST has called on MSPs to back calls for better support for kinship carers.
Date: Wednesday 10 December 2008
Keira's story
Across Scotland we help children coping with very difficult circumstances. Children suffering from abuse or neglect, or forced to care for parents with alcohol or drug problems.
Date: Monday 1 December 2008
STV Presenters Kilt Up!
STV presenters Gerry McCulloch, John MacKay and Sean Batty have braved the winter cold to broadcast their support for Kilts for Kids Day.
Date: Thursday 27 November 2008
CHILDREN 1ST says, get Kilty!
Media personality Kaye Adams joined comedians Karen Dunbar and Sanjeev Singh Kohli at the launch of Kilts for Kids Day, Scotland's newest national fundraising event.
Date: Thursday 23 October 2008
New report reveals parents top worries
At the start of National Parenting Week (20-26 October), our helpline ParentLine Scotland (0808 800 2222) unveils a new report revealing parents' top concerns.
Date: Tuesday 21 October 2008
New report about young people's sexual wellbeing
CHILDREN 1ST and ChildLine in Scotland have published a new report that summarises recent debate around the law and young people's sexual wellbeing.
Date: Tuesday 23 September 2008
Childcare vouchers help vulnerable children
Parents signing up to a childcare voucher scheme are helping vulnerable and disadvantaged children here in Scotland.
Date: Thursday 11 September 2008
Sign up to support kinship carers!
CHILDREN 1ST is asking as many people as possible to sign a petition that calls on Westminster to improve support for kinship carers.
Date: Monday 25 August 2008
Child protection vetting doesn't put off sporting volunteers
Volunteers who help out at their local sports club and potential volunteers are not being put off by the growing legislative demands around child protection, a new report has revealed.
Date: Tuesday 19 August 2008
Poster campaign aims to encourage positive parenting
The VRU has teamed up with ParentLine Scotland to produce a series of posters to highlight the importance of how we speak to our children.
Date: Monday 18 August 2008
Scottish Judicial System failing children
CHILDREN 1ST has criticised the Scottish judicial system in the wake of a new Government report which outlines major gaps in the implementation of the Vulnerable Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2004.
Date: Tuesday 5 August 2008
Children's interests must come first when parents separate
CHILDREN 1ST has told MSPs that the welfare of the child must be the priority when decisions are made about contact following parental separation.
Date: Tuesday 29 July 2008
People's Postcode Lottery raises £150,000
The People's Postcode Lottery has certainly proved a winner for CHILDREN 1ST. Our partnership with Scotland's new lottery saw us receive £150,000 thanks to the support of members of the public.
Date: Tuesday 29 July 2008
Inspiring volunteers
In June, the achievements of three of our volunteers were recognised at a ceremony in the Scottish Parliament, where they received Neighbourhood Volunteering Awards.
Date: Wednesday 23 July 2008
'There For You' SPAR raises £100,000
SPAR convenience stores have proved they really are There For Us after raising £100,000 for CHILDREN 1ST.
Date: Thursday 17 July 2008
CHILDREN 1ST calls for more action to support children
Scottish policy-makers need to put vulnerable children first by increasing the number of support services that help all families, says CHILDREN 1ST.
Date: Tuesday 15 July 2008
Government risks increasing child poverty
The UK Government is putting the wellbeing of some of Scotland's poorest children at risk by forcing lone parents to get a job or face financial sanctions, warns CHILDREN 1ST.
Date: Thursday 26 June 2008
Sports quiz nets £60,000
The third annual Microsoft Scotland and CHILDREN 1ST Corporate Quiz Night, which took place at Celtic Park, has raised an amazing £60,000.
Date: Tuesday 24 June 2008
COZ celebrates 5th birthday
The Bathgate-based Chill Out Zone celebrated its 5th birthday with an open day for parents and visitors earlier this month to raise awareness of its innovative and wide ranging work.
Date: Thursday 12 June 2008
He only wants one thing...
Every child deserves a safe and secure childhood. Sadly, too many children right here in Scotland have to live with the pain and fear of abuse, violence and neglect.
Date: Tuesday 27 May 2008
Key conference to debate legal change
Proposals to change Scottish law around sexual activity between teenagers have significant implications for young people's health and wellbeing.
Date: Monday 12 May 2008
Corporate partnership built to last!
The UK's largest home improvement and garden centre retailer is helping to build a brighter future for Scotland's children.
Date: Monday 17 March 2008
Call to give children a better deal in court
As part of the UK-wide Justice for Children alliance, CHILDREN 1ST is calling on the Scottish Government to make courts fairer for children by introducing intermediaries as a matter of urgency.
Date: Wednesday 16 January 2008
Work showcased on television
As part of our partnership with the new People's Postcode Lottery, two short films giving a taste of the work of CHILDREN 1ST were broadcast on Monday 3 December.
Date: Wednesday 5 December 2007
An effective approach to supporting families
New research has been published which evaluates the CHILDREN 1ST Directions Projects in the west of Scotland and concludes that early, targeted family support can bring real results for children and their families.
Date: Tuesday 6 November 2007
CHILDREN 1ST annual lecture given by Esther Rantzen CBE
At the annual CHILDREN 1ST Lecture in Glasgow City Chambers on October 1st, ChildLine founder Esther Rantzen CBE called for an overhaul of the way children who have suffered abuse give evidence.
Date: Wednesday 3 October 2007
Publication promotes radical way of working with families
CHILDREN 1ST has published a groundbreaking document - Ask the Family: National Standards to support family-led decision making and FGC in Scotland - which aims to help children at risk of being taken into care remain within their families.
Date: Thursday 13 September 2007
