News from Action for Children (June 24)

Your June District News from Action for Children

Dear Friends,

Welcome to the latest edition of your district news from Action for Children. We have some exciting things coming up that we are delighted to share with you!

We'd like to thank everyone who joined us last month in Honouring our Heritage by looking at how our residential homes have changed over the years. If you missed it, you can still read more about the Honouring our Heritage campaign here.

News and upcoming events

Join our Faith Space

Join our quarterly online forum, Faith Space, for Methodists and other church supporters. You'll connect with other churches, communities and individuals – all inspiring each other to help Action for Children create more safe and happy childhoods. You'll hear first-hand updates from our frontline staff, young ambassadors and fundraisers. And you'll see the huge difference your support makes.

To join, visit: https://forms.office.com/e/y2701CkN5e. Please also share the flyer linked here with Methodist supporters.

Action for Children Sunday
Action for Children Sunday is on 14th July and the theme is 'Justice for vulnerable families'. We would be delighted if you can hold a special service to remember our work on that date or another day. Resources for all-ages, children and young people services can be found on our website here: actionforchildren.uk/faithFR

NEW Nationwide Partnership
At Action for Children, we're launching a multi-million-pound partnership with Nationwide Building Society, providing support for tens of thousands of vulnerable children, young people and families living in financial hardship. The programme will provide crucial support across the UK in two services.

The Family Fundwill give families immediate, flexible support with essentials like food, bills, clothing and equipment for their homes.

And Family Clubswill provide welcoming, safe spaces in local communities where families can come to eat, get warm, feel comfortable and get support with whatever they're facing. Poverty can change a child's path. It can make dreams harder to reach, potential harder to fulfil. And it's relentless. But it isn't inevitable.

Helping make the UK the best place to grow up

With the general election happening next week, now is the time to ask our next government to be a champion for children.

How you can help:

• Got 1 minute? Sign our petition to ask our next Prime Minister to be a champion for children.
• Got 3 minutes? Send an email to ask your local candidates to be champions for children.
• Got 10 minutes? If you're a parent or carer, help your child send their message to our next government.

Fundraise in your church

Holding a fundraising event in your church can help us improve the lives of vulnerable children around the UK. The event can be big or small – every bit of help makes a difference.

Learn more here: actionforchildren.uk/faithFR.

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Best wishes,
Karis
Faith Partnerships Lead