Right now, children across Scotland are in crisis and going without basic essentials. They urgently need your support.
You can stop children suffering by giving £5 a month or making a donation today.
Your donation will help a child in crisis
Imagine having no food in the cupboard and constantly feeling hungry and empty inside. Imagine having shoes that are too tight and knowing your parents can’t afford to replace them. Imagine worrying about going to school because you are scared people will laugh because you don’t have a proper school uniform. It is hard to imagine but sadly this is the tragic truth for thousands of children.
Tragically, the cost–of–living crisis is having a devastating impact on children across Scotland. One in four children are now living in poverty in Scotland. That’s a quarter of young people in each classroom. Think about that for a second– it’s just not right. We believe that it doesn’t need to be this way and we urgently need your support.
Thousands of families across Scotland feel desperate and don’t know who to turn to. Thankfully, Children 1st is here to support children and families.
Each week, our free and confidential Children 1st Parentline and financial wellbeing teams hear from scores of families, often at breaking point, because they are struggling to make ends meet and provide even the basic essentials for their children.
Heartbreakingly, living in poverty is taking its toll on the mental health of children across the country. Our team helps families to access emergency fuel and food vouchers so they can heat their homes and put food on the table. We provide support to help families resolve outstanding debt and to apply for benefits and entitlements they should be receiving. This support is life–changing and helps families afford to provide a safe, secure home for their children without having to worry how they will pay the next bill. But we need your help.
Now, more than ever, children need your help. Please, if you can, give £5 a month or make a donation today.
Your donations will help children like Max*. Max’s mum, Joanna*, had been struggling to pay her bills and provide for her boys. For months, the family hadn’t been eating properly and she wasn’t able to buy clothes for her growing boys. Following support from our Children 1st financial wellbeing team Joanna was able to access emergency help. This assistance immediately took some of the pressure off at home and Joanna was able to work with our advisers to plan for the future.
*We have changed the family’s names to protect their privacy.
“The support from Children 1st has been life-changing. Now I can afford to buy regular shopping so we can have a healthier diet. I can buy Max and his brother things like boxers, socks, trainers, things that need regularly updated. It feels like we have won the lottery!” Max’s mum
Every penny you donate today will help a child feel secure and loved. Donations make a huge difference, thank you for your support.
