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Coram is the UK’s first children’s charity, helping more than a million children, young people, families and professionals every year.
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New stats show more young care leavers (18–20) facing or at risk of homelessness: 4,310 → 4,610 (10%+). 600 became homeless immediately after leaving care. “This must be addressed in pathway plans.” Read our response: www.coram.org.uk/news/homeles...

#CareLeaversMonth #EndYouthHomelessness
November 27, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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On #WorldChildrensDay, Coram is delighted to announce that the charity’s application to UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) for recognition as an independent research organisation (IRO) has been successful:
coram.org.uk/news/coram-g...
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November 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Behind the scenes of Glow in the Dark: co-produced with Coram’s Voices in Action, centring hope and the real ambitions of young people facing homelessness. Shortlisted as a Charity Finalist at Big Syn International Film Festival. Watch: www.coram.org.uk/glowinthedark

#GlowInTheDark
October 31, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Join us online to discuss how public policy can better respond to the long-term, intergenerational impacts of childhood adversity & trauma — with Benjamin Perks (Trauma Proof) and Coram International.

📅 Wed 29 Oct | 🕒 12–1pm GMT | 💻 Online
🔗 Register and Learn More: lnkd.in/eKWjH6vQ
October 28, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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As part of National Adoption Week, Coram is calling for people to share their own stories of adoption, as part of our 2026 programme of activities marking the centenary of The Adoption of Children Act.

Find out more and share your story: adoptionstory.org.uk
October 24, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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On @bbc5live.bsky.social, Coram CEO Dr Carol Homden spoke with Naga Munchetty about National Adoption week and the Adoption Act centenary—why children are waiting, why early attachment matters, and how more people can come forward.

Stories: adoptionstory.org.uk | coramadoption.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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National Adoption Week: Children & Families Minister Josh MacAlister OBE visited Coram with our CEO Dr Carol Homden to call for more adopters and invite people with lived experience to share their stories.

Share your story: adoptionstory.org.uk
#NationalAdoptionWeek #Adoption #ChildrenFirst
October 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Turning insight into impact: Coram opens the home of the Coram Institute for Children — the UK’s first think tank solely dedicated to advancing children and young people’s life chances. Grounded in youth voice; research shaping policy & practice. 🌍

More: www.coram.org.uk/institute/
October 16, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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A Token Speaks a Thousand Words
Opening today, the @nationaltrust.org.uk × Coram competition invites children aged 4–11 to design fabric tokens honouring the 469 children of the Westerham Foundling Hospital.

Learn more: www.coram.org.uk/national-tru...

#Coram #NationalTrust #SCARF #WeAreCoram
October 7, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Voices in Action is Coram’s youth-led ambassador programme for 16–25 yr olds with experience of homelessness or school exclusion:
➡ Campaign for change
➡ Lead peer workshops
➡ Share rights & empower youth

👉 Apply by 12 Oct: www.coram.org.uk/what-we-do/o...
#VoicesInAction #WeAreCoram
September 26, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Coram at #LabourPartyConference: Head of Policy & Practice Change (Coram Children’s Legal Centre), Anita Hurrell, joins the panel “Victims in their own right?” chaired by SafeLives CEO Ellen Miller

Sun 28 Sept, 17:45, Theatre 2 (Youth Zone & Skills Hub).
September 26, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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Coram hosted a ‘Tea and Talk’ with @hallierubenhold.bsky.social hosted by @maddypelling.bsky.social
to celebrate the publication of her new book Story of a Murder: The Wives, The Mistress and Dr Crippen.

Catch the full recording on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/wXSM2P6Q4cM?...

#WeAreCoram
September 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Coram's third Future of Youth Forum, Digital Futures: From Risk to Response, will take place on Wednesday 8 October, 1.45–7.00pm at Coram, 41 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AZ.

🔗 Book your free place here: www.coram.org.uk/training-and...
September 23, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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Leap Confronting Conflict has joined the Coram Group of children’s charities.

Read more about Coram Leap Confronting Conflict on our website: coram.org.uk/news/leap-co...

#WeAreCoram
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August 1, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Thousands of 16 & 17 year olds are experiencing homelessness, and yesterday we hosted a policy roundtable with Ofsted & the Children’s Commissioner to discuss what can be done.

Thank you to our housing rights ambassadors who spoke with passion about the reality experienced by homeless children.
May 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek!

@coramlifeeducation.bsky.social, @corambeanstalk.bsky.social and @cssf-uk.bsky.social have combined their expertise to design a free mental wellbeing toolkit for primary schools ⭐
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May 12, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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PACEY, formerly the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years, has today transferred into the Coram Group and will be known as Coram PACEY.

Coram PACEY represents over 50% of childminders registered in England and Wales, supporting them and the children that they care for to thrive.
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May 2, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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💻 @coramlifeeducation.bsky.social has recently published two articles exploring the impact of online media on young people.

👉 Digital Influence and the Search for Identity - bit.ly/4j4VgFM

👉 Advancing the Conversation on Children and Online Media - bit.ly/4iakscD
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April 10, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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A huge congratulations and thank you to this year's #TeamCoram participants in the London Landmarks Half Marathon. You are all #ChampionsForChildren! 🙌

So far, the team has raised over £10,500 which will help us to continue creating #BetterChancesForChildren, now and forever.

#LLHM2025
April 8, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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Coram has today published the @coramfam.bsky.social Childcare Survey 2025 report, revealing the average cost of a part-time nursery place for a child under two is now £70.51 a week in England for parents eligible for govt funding.

Full report: www.familyandchildcaretrust.org/childcare-survey-2025
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March 20, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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Congratulations and thank you to everyone who took part in Club Peloton’s Cycle to MIPIM for the annual property fair. 64 riders in 6 days cycled from London to Cannes raising funds for Coram. 👏

Thank you for being champions for children. What an incredible achievement! ❤️🚴‍♂️ #CycletoMIPIM
March 13, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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Coram recently celebrated its 200th Adoption Activity Day with a special event for over 20 children who are waiting to be adopted. This is an important milestone in our 14-year history of family finding ❤️

A special thank you to Big Yellow Self Storage for looking after our toys and games! 🫶
March 12, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Coram has been appointed as All Child's @allchilduk.bsky.social learning partner to understand the impact of their 2-year Impact Programme on direct beneficiaries and range of stakeholders including schools and the local VCSE sector. Learn more: www.coram.org.uk/news/coram-learning-partner-allchild/
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March 12, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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Join us on 31 March for the screening of filmmaker Omar Mohamed's new documentary, Towards Brotherly Love, exploring the journeys of Black children and young people with care experience in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

More info: coram.org.uk/event/documentary-screening-towards-brotherly-love/
March 5, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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We are proud to support LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering Week, a @newfamilysocial.bsky.social campaign starting today.

We have supported members of the LGBTQ+ community to adopt for many years. Find out how we can support you throughout the process and beyond: www.coramadoption.org.uk/who-can-adop...
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March 3, 2025 at 11:52 AM