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A return trip to where it all began
At the beginning of 2017 Railway Children founder David Maidment went back to India, where the story of our charity began back in 1989.
The delay that can repay for Railway Children
Railway Children has joined forces with East Midlands Trains to help bring a positive result from unfortunate circumstances. Delayed EMT passengers will now be given the choice between claiming their refund from the operator and donating it directly to Railway Children.
Children in care still at risk due to inconsistent missing persons system
Railway Children welcomes the findings of the recently published National Crime Agency’s Missing Persons Data Report as an important step in addressing previous 'inconsistencies' in policing identified by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary, which have hindered efforts by local authorities and police when responding to young people going missing.
HST back on track to support Railway Children
The Branch Line Society in conjunction with Virgin Trains East Coast (VTEC), 125 Group and PLEG is delighted to announce the launch of an exciting High Speed Train special. This event has been organised in celebration of 40 years of the iconic train and will be an opportunity to raise valuable funds towards the on-going work of Railway Children.
Charity partner of Hollywood film Lion
Railway Children has been chosen as a charity partner for the Hollywood film Lion, starring Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman.