News
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: 21/08/2010
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: 12/08/2010
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: 12/08/2010
Conference: Preventing Violence against Children
CHILDREN 1STis holding a conference titled ‘Violence against Children – have we had enough yet? Exploring causes, impact and prevention of all forms of violence - on Wednesday 29th September 2010 at the Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow.
Date: 07/08/2010
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: 06/08/2010
The charity is experiencing technical difficulties
The charity is currently experiencing technical difficulties with our emails, which are causing a slow response time. We are working to resolve these difficulties.
Date: 05/08/2010
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: 26/07/2010
Volunteer information evenings at ParentLine Scotland
ParentLine Scotland are recruiting additional volunteers to provide much needed support to parents across Scotland by answering calls and responding to emails on our helpline.
Date: 26/07/2010
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: 09/07/2010
Apex Hotels supporting CHILDREN 1ST
Apex Hotels to support CHILDREN 1ST for the rest of the year.
Date: 05/07/2010
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: 30/06/2010
£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: 10/06/2010
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: 03/06/2010
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: 03/06/2010
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: 14/05/2010
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: 20/04/2010
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: 31/03/2010
The Big Debate - Alcohol: changing people or policy?
This week saw CHILDREN 1ST host a major conference in Edinburgh to discuss tackling alcohol abuse and the way forward for limiting the impact it has on children and young people.
Date: 25/03/2010
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: 16/03/2010
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: 05/03/2010
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: 03/03/2010
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: 11/02/2010
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: 10/02/2010
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: 10/02/2010
Supporting grandparents
Looking after small children can be hard work...especially when you're 67.
Date: 10/02/2010
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: 04/02/2010
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: 29/01/2010
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: 27/01/2010
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: 19/01/2010
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: 06/01/2010
Calling all 13 to 21 year olds
Calling all 13 to 21 year olds in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Scottish Borders – we need you!
Date: 09/12/2009
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: 08/12/2009
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: 04/12/2009
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: 19/11/2009
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: 19/11/2009
World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse
Thursday 19th November is the World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse.
Date: 19/11/2009
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: 17/11/2009
KiddiVouchers GO for Charity
A CHILDREN 1ST corporate partner has recently received a prestigious Government Opportunities Award.
Date: 13/11/2009
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: 11/11/2009
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: 02/11/2009
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: 30/10/2009
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: 30/10/2009
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: 20/10/2009
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: 20/10/2009
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: 18/10/2009
Campbell Dallas partnership
CHILDREN 1ST are thrilled to announce a partnership with Campbell Dallas - Chartered Accountants.
Date: 14/10/2009
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: 14/10/2009
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: 14/10/2009
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: 05/10/2009
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: 28/09/2009
£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: 17/09/2009
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: 17/09/2009
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: 17/09/2009
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: 15/09/2009
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: 15/09/2009
River Ness Raft & Duck Race - Postponed to 19 September
Great River Ness Raft and Duck Race - POSTPONED
Date: 04/09/2009
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: 03/09/2009
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: 03/09/2009
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: 28/08/2009
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: 27/08/2009
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: 25/08/2009
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: 25/08/2009
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: 16/07/2009
The 125 Event for 14 to 18 year olds
CHILDREN 1ST is organising The 125 Event on Wednesday 23 September in Edinburgh.
Date: 27/05/2009
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: 26/05/2009
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: 22/05/2009
Volunteers' Week
Volunteers' Week takes place from 1st to 7th June. This annual awareness week is all about rewarding, recognising and recruiting volunteers.
Date: 22/05/2009
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: 15/05/2009
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: 04/05/2009
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: 01/05/2009
ParentLine Scotland 10th Birthday Celebration
Our free helpline ParentLine Scotland celebrated its 10th birthday at the Scottish Parliament.
Date: 01/04/2009
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: 11/03/2009
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: 10/03/2009
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: 09/03/2009
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: 27/02/2009
Kirsty and Ailsa’s story
Many Scots like a drink. But the suffering of children whose parents abuse alcohol is truly sobering.
Date: 17/02/2009
Child Protection System Must Be More Child Friendly
We must ensure that children who have been abused receive the best possible support.
Date: 13/02/2009
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: 30/01/2009
Peterson SBS staff lose pounds to make pounds!
Peterson SBS show off a new leaner workforce for CHILDREN 1ST!
Date: 30/01/2009
New Year - New Sporting Resources!
Our national Child Protection in Sport service has got the year off to a flying start with the publication of new resources designed to help clubs keep their children and young people safe.
Date: 09/01/2009
Clicks for Kids!
You can help Scotland's most vulnerable children simply by accessing your favourite shops online.
Date: 06/01/2009
Speaking up for kinship carers
CHILDREN 1ST has called on MSPs to back calls for better support for kinship carers.
Date: 10/12/2008
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: 01/12/2008
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: 27/11/2008
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: 23/10/2008
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: 21/10/2008
Christmas merchandise available online!
CHILDREN 1ST is pleased to announce that our range of Christmas merchandise is now available online!
Date: 23/09/2008
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: 23/09/2008
Childcare vouchers help vulnerable children
Parents signing up to a childcare voucher scheme are helping vulnerable and disadvantaged children here in Scotland.
Date: 11/09/2008
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: 25/08/2008
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: 19/08/2008
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: 18/08/2008
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: 05/08/2008
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: 29/07/2008
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: 29/07/2008
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: 23/07/2008
'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: 17/07/2008
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: 15/07/2008
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: 26/06/2008
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: 24/06/2008
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: 12/06/2008
Scotland's first postnatal depression helpline launched
Scotland's first postnatal depression telephone helpline "Bluebell at ParentLine Scotland" was launched on Friday 6 June.
Date: 06/06/2008
New CHILDREN 1ST services in Scotland
It has been a busy time for CHILDREN 1ST with the announcement of three new services in North Ayrshire, East Lothian and Midlothian.
Date: 06/06/2008
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: 27/05/2008
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: 12/05/2008
Help is at hand for parents coping with exam stress!
Exam time is fast approaching for pupils in Scotland, and as any parent or carer knows the run up to this time of year can be extremely stressful for everyone in the family!
Date: 02/05/2008
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: 17/03/2008
New CHILDREN 1ST service in Moray
CHILDREN 1ST has been chosen to provide an innovative new project which aims to support vulnerable young people in Moray.
Date: 07/03/2008
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: 16/01/2008
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: 05/12/2007
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: 06/11/2007
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: 03/10/2007
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: 13/09/2007
