Children First

02/06/2026

This Volunteers’ Week, we’re celebrating the incredible people who give their time, compassion and experience to support children and families across Scotland.

Margaret has been a volunteer on our support line for over seven years. As a parent herself, she knows how overwhelming life can feel at times and offers a listening ear without judgement to families when they need it most.

Margaret’s story highlights the difference volunteers make every day and how they help us protect Scotland’s children and give them a brighter future: https://ow.ly/fHel50Z69Hb

If you are worried about a child, our support line is here for you on 08000 28 22 33 or start a webchat at https://ow.ly/h4iC50Z69Ha

01/06/2026

Did you know our volunteers have given a combined total of 523 years of their time to support our work to give children and families a brighter future?

Throughout volunteers week we will be celebrating every single one of our fantastic volunteers who make our work to protect Scotland’s children possible.

Thank you for all you do! 💙

If you want to find out more about our work and how to get involved, go to www.childrenfirst.org.uk

01/06/2026

We are absolutely blown away by John McGurk and his incredible team and were delighted to welcome them to Glasgow outside Kelvingrove art gallery and museum on Saturday! 🎉

During their extraordinary 796-mile relay across six nations, they have raised an amazing 20,000 euros to help protect Scotland’s children.

From Germany to Glasgow and onward to Ireland, their journey is a powerful show of determination and teamwork. John’s long-standing support for Children First means so much to us.

Every pound raised will help give children a brighter future. Together we can protect children and childhood.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, John and team, for undertaking inspiring challenge.

Find out more here: https://ow.ly/Vfbp50Z65sG

And visit John's page to follow the rest of the journey: https://www.facebook.com/john.mcgurk2

30/05/2026

We’re looking forward to a very special moment this afternoon in Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow as we welcome John McGurk and his incredible team on their epic fundraising journey.

After travelling across six countries from Germany to Scotland in an extraordinary relay, with one team member running or cycling at all times, they arrive this afternoon in John’s home city before heading on to Northern Ireland and Ireland.

John is a long-time supporter of Children First and we are so grateful to him and his whole team for raising vital funds to help protect children across Scotland.

If you’re in Kelvingrove Park this afternoon, please join us in giving John and the team a warm Glasgow welcome at 3pm!

Find out more about John and the team's challenge here: https://www.facebook.com/john.mcgurk2

29/05/2026

This is Finn's story.

On the outside, life looked ordinary. Inside, he was afraid.

Eight years old, lying awake, listening for danger.

Sometimes it was shouting.
Sometimes silence.
Sometimes something worse.

No child should live like this but too many across Scotland do.

Follow this link to donate today and help children like Finn feel safe again. https://ow.ly/AwWo50Z3aPK

29/05/2026

Visit a beautiful garden, enjoy a delicious tea and help raise funds to support Children First.
Our wonderful supporters in Aberdeenshire are opening their fabulous garden at Norton House in Kincardine O’Neil on Sunday 7 June as part of Scotland's Gardens Aberdeenshire gardens aberdeenshire

Please go along and support them if you can, every penny raised will help prevent and protect children in Aberdeenshire and across Scotland from harm and support them to recover from trauma and abuse.

🌺7 June, 2- 5pm
Norton House, 1 North Deeside Road, Kincardine O’Neil

🗣️Following last year’s hugely successful SGS opening you are invited to return to see progress and enjoy a scrummy tea and a social event at NORTON HOUSE, 1 North Deeside Road, Kincardine O'Neil on Sunday 7 June, 2pm - 5pm.

📒Situated on the edge of the historic village of Kincardine O’Neil, the main garden is mature with large trees, shrubs, herbaceous borders, rockeries and a small orchard, beyond that is an area that was neglected for decades and is a work in progress to make a woodland garden.

🎟️ £10 entry includes price of tea.
Children's free entry will include juice and biscuits, homemade tea available for children by donation.
💛 Nominated Charity Children First 60%

🪴The Open Day will include a well-stocked plant stall with lots of super plants and knowledgeable helpers.

📍 Aboyne AB34 5AA Situated on the A93 at the eastern end of Kincardine O'Neil.
🚌Accessible by bus, the Stagecoach 201 service.

26/05/2026

Almost two-thirds of children and young people in Scotland who responded to our Young Scot survey told us that they spend too much or far too much time online.

And a staggering eight-five percent told us that being online is stopping them from other activities that are vital to their health, wellbeing and development. Things like sleeping, relaxing, being active or outside and spending time with family.

Children like 10 year old Poppy are telling us that too much time online is destroying their childhood.

That’s why today, as we launch our strategic priorities for the next five years, we are committing to do everything we can to protect children from online harm, to protect children and protect childhood.

Find out more about all seven of our strategic priorities here: www.childrenfirst.org.uk/strategicpriorities

22/05/2026

Supporting a child through kinship care can be rewarding, but it can also be challenging. You don’t have to do it alone.

Children First’s support line is here to listen and offer practical, expert advice when things feel tough or uncertain.

If you’re a kinship carer and you’re struggling, we’re here for you. Speak to one of our friendly team by calling 08000 28 22 33 or start a webchat by going to www.childrenfirst.org.uk/supportline.