Visit homepage Donation Donate Menu Breadcrumb Our work Children's rights and advocacy Young voices are at the heart of what we do. They know their situation best. They know what they need. Some just need a little help to get heard. We help young people understand their rights, make informed decisions and speak up on issues that affect them. We work alongside young people to achieve a society built for all children. What is children's advocacy? Advocacy is about getting young voices and views heard. A child advocate empowers children to understand their rights and make informed decisions on matters that influence their lives. how we support children's rights We stand up for children’s rights by including them in everything we do. From designing our services to leading on our campaigns, we put young voices first. Our advocates don't work for the council or children’s services. We are independent. We simply protect children’s rights and help them speak out. If a child doesn’t agree with something that affects them, our advocates make sure they’re listened to. Whether it’s attending immigration meetings or helping care leavers move into adulthood, we stand by the side of young people. We help them grab their future with both hands. Campaigning for children's rights From ensuring unaccompanied children have someone looking out for them when they arrive in the UK to making sure care leavers get a fair start into adulthood, we put young voices at the heart of the issues that affect them. Our campaigns Our work protecting children's rights We support children in care and care leavers, homeless young people, unaccompanied asylum seekers, children with disabilities and those on a child protection plan. Our advocates are reliable and non-judgemental. Our volunteers in Cheshire and Torbay do regular visits with children in care. They are a constant presence in the young person's life. They teach them how to trust, enjoy life and grow. Whether it's popping round for a tea or taking them out bowling, our volunteers are there to listen and talk through their problems. Nottinghamshire advocacy Our advocates in Nottinghamshire also offer that stable relationship children need. Many have worked in the Children's Commissioners Office so know what they're talking about, and if there are language barriers, we work with translators to make sure young people are understood and heard. Of those who used our advocacy services in Nottinghamshire, most said they felt their views were being listened to more by adults making decisions about them. Nottinghamshire advocacy impact stats 89% said they were being listened to more by decision makers 82% felt they had more understanding of what was happening and why 87% said things improved after working with Nottinghamshire Advocacy In this section Share the page Share this page on Twitter Share this page on Facebook Share this page on LinkedIn Related content Campaign to help children Join our campaigning movement to demand action from decision makers, drive change and make positive steps from children's rights. Our areas of work We work with children who run away, are abused or battling mental health. We look out for young carers, refugees and children groomed into gangs. Volunteer to help children Our volunteers help improve the lives of young people. They help collect donations, shout about campaigns and support children directly. Keep in touch_final Keep in touch Sign up to receive email updates about our work and how you can support children and young people. You can unsubscribe at any time. First name Last name Email address Please see our privacy policy for details of how we will use your information and keep it safe and secure. Submit Get in touch The Children's Society Whitecross Studios 50 Banner Street London EC1Y 8ST Supporter Care: 0300 303 7000 Quick links Contact us Jobs Safeguarding children Organisational policies and statements Privacy policy Cookie policy Accessibility Terms and Conditions Supporter promise Access to records Our apology to victims of past abuse Book of remembrance Young people's complaints Connect with us Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube © The Children's Society 2021 / All rights reserved / Charity Registration No. 221124 Back to top About cookies on this site We use cookies to collect and analyse information on site performance and usage, to provide social media features and to enhance and customise content and advertisements.Learn more ALLOW ALL COOKIES COOKIE SETTINGS