Who we are Help for families Get involved Parentline Donate Find support 12 SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL CHILDREN'S CHARITY Children 1st supports children in Scotland to live in safe, loving families and to build strong communities. As well as providing holistic family support and trauma recovery in neighbourhoods across Scotland, we work with children, young people and their families to uphold and progress their rights and to strengthen and improve the systems that are there to support them. Families are telling us that the distress and anxiety caused by coronavirus is having a lasting impact on their children's mental health. Thousands of children in distress are on a waiting list for early help and support. No child should have to wait for support. Let's make sure that Santa’s list the only list that children in Scotland care about this Christmas. If your family needs support Children 1st Parentline is here for you. Find support Children 1st Parentline is a helping hand for every family in Scotland Donate This Christmas, let's make Santa's list the only list that children care about The Imagination Library Give the love of reading! How to get involved Whether you choose to raise funds with colleagues, take part in a fundraising event or would rather do things your way, we will support you along the way. Every penny raised, every campaign championed, every service supported - helps us to ensure that every child and young person in Scotland grows up happy, healthy, safe and secure. Make A Donation One Off Donation Regular Donation Transforming systems to support Scotland’s children Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport Helping children stay safe and have fun in sport Read more Read more Bide Oot Outdoor wellbeing support for families Read more Read more Safeguarders Panel Support for Scotland's safeguarders Read more Read more News + stories Blog | 1st November 2021 Now is the time to be bold in our ambition for Scotland’s children News | 6th October 2021 Scottish business teams pitch ideas for Children 1st Dragons Glen. Blog | 9th September 2021 Scotland’s Programme for Government – keeping The Promise for children and families Follow Children 1st Latest Tweet Children 1st 83 Whitehouse Loan Edinburgh EH9 1AT T: 0131 446 2300 F: 0131 446 2339 Registered Scottish charity number: SC 016092 Children 1st | © 2021 Contact details Contact us Where we work Historical records Jobs Publications For supporters Where your money goes What you can expect from us Our Fundraising Guarantee to you Gift Aid your donations Website details Terms and conditions Privacy policy Cookies Accessibility policy Legal statement Sitemap Feedback