Children and young people
About this theme
This theme covers topics relating to the protection, development and wellbeing of children and young people in society. It is an area of enduring interest that runs throughout our grantmaking. Fellows’ stories
Report Developing a public health framework to prevent child sexual abuse in the UK
By Patrick Branigan, 2020
Report Supporting children with a dying parent
By Steve Marshall, 2020
Fellows' updates January 2023 Fellow's update: Sai Pathmanathan
Science educator Sai Pathmanathan (CF 2016) has written a new book, Chews Your Own Tasty Adventure, which will be published in July.
By Sai Pathmanathan, 2023
Fellows' updates December 2022 Fellow's update: Anna Wardley
Mental health campaigner Anna Wardley (CF 2019) was interviewed on BBC Radio 4's Four Thought about why better support is needed for children after a parent dies by suicide.
By Anna Wardley, 2023
Fellows' updates December 2022 Fellow's update: Sarah Beresford
Prison Reform Trust Associate Sarah Beresford (CF 2012) was interviewed on BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour about the free Child Impact Assessment toolkit that she has developed to support children with a parent in prison.
By Sarah Beresford, 2023
Fellows' updates November 2022 Fellow's update: Sarah Helton
Teacher Sarah Helton (CF 2018) shared learnings from her Fellowship in a webinar hosted by the Child Bereavement Network, as part of Children’s Grief Awareness Week on 23 November. Sarah’s Fellowship explored best practice for supporting bereaved children who have SEND.
By Sarah Helton, 2022
Fellows' updates November 2022 Fellow's update: Julie Stokes
Charity founder Julie Stokes (CF 1992) was interviewed about her 30-year career supporting bereaved children, in a webinar hosted by the Child Bereavement Network as part of Children’s Grief Awareness Week on 22 November. Julie founded leading children’s charity Winston’s Wish as a result of her Fellowship, and last year published a book aimed at bereaved children called You Will Be Okay.
By Julie Stokes, 2022
Fellows' updates November 2022 Fellow's update: Steve Marshall
Honorary Senior Lecturer Steve Marshall (CF 2020) presented his Fellowship learnings from Scandinavia in a webinar hosted by the Child Bereavement Network, as part of Children’s Grief Awareness Week on 17 November. Steve’s Fellowship explored best practice in supporting children with a dying parent.
By Steve Marshall, 2022