SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL CHILDREN'S CHARITY

Children 1st is Scotland’s National Children’s Charity. Some children have little to smile about. We’re determined to give them reasons to.

We help Scotland’s families to put children first, with practical advice and with support in difficult times. And when the worst happens, we support survivors of abuse, neglect, and other traumatic events in childhood, to recover.

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Be the champion that every child in Scotland deserves. Whether you raise funds with colleagues, run, walk, bake, abseil or volunteer – you can help us to change children's lives.

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ParentLine Scotland

Every parent needs a helping hand from time to time. Call our FREE helpline for any problem, big or small.

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Start a confidential chat with a ParentLine call-taker. Open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm.

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Demand an end to child poverty

"Sometimes my Mum only eats toast, for every meal. Sometimes she doesn't eat anything at all so that there is enough for our tea."

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