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Coram

Established as the Foundling Hospital in 1739, today we are a vibrant group of specialist charities and organisations, supporting hundreds of thousands of children, young people and families every year.

Coram is the first and longest-serving children’s charity in the UK. Our work enables us to better understand what works for children and young people, and communicate with those in a position to make a real difference. We use our insight and experience to engage with government, local authorities, social workers, teachers, carers and families to help deliver better practice, systems and laws.

Coram produces pioneering children’s sector research and innovation tools which are used around the world.

What we do –

Free legal services for children and young people who need support
The annual childcare and holiday childcare surveys, the definitive reports on childcare costs and availability across the UK
Adoption – matching children and families, and providing ongoing support
Life skills, therapy, drama and volunteer reading programmes in schools nationwide
Advocacy for children and young people in and leaving care, and England’s largest survey of the wellbeing of children in and leaving care
Best practice support for children’s services professionals, teachers and families
Research and policy insight to improve services for children and young people
International research and consultancy on children’s rights, with areas covered including migration, youth justice, child protection and exploitation

Our mission is to create positive change that lasts a lifetime for children and young people.