In the Greater Glasgow area, home to around 1.2 million people, roughly a third of children and young people live in low-income households. We work in the area to support young people, re-engage them in education and help them build resilience for the future.
A recent visit to Common Ground provided an opportunity to showcase how collaborative partnership working supports young people.
During a meeting with the Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Reform, Gemma discussed the importance of maintaining safe spaces for young people and the role Railway Children plays in helping keep the hub open and accessible through our ongoing commitment and support.
Raising awareness of vulnerability on the rail network, particularly during school holiday season.
Our team was on patrol in Glasgow alongside British Transport Police (BTP) during TRNSMT Festival. Working in partnership, we helped identify and support young people who may have needed assistance, ensuring festival-goers could travel safely and access support where required.
As the Youth Practice Service Manager for Scotland & Northwest England, Gemma ensures we are meeting the needs of children & young people across the UK in the most meaningful way, including liaising with other agencies and services. She is passionate about shining a light on safeguarding, ensuring every child feels safe and supported, and reinforcing that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.
Martin has worked with young people for close to a decade and feels passionate about young people feeling safe and empowered to have their own voice heard. Martin feels it’s important to help young people know that what they think matters and is committed to helping provide the tools necessary to help young people fulfil their potential.
Rebecca has experience supporting young people in a range of settings across the UK and abroad, including working in schools, communities and residential homes. Rebecca recognises the importance of building positive relationships to support young people to feel safe, understood and valued.
Railway Children will feature in a special BBC Radio 4 Charity Appeal this September, shining a light on the challenges faced by street children in Tanzania and the life-changing support available through our work.
Railway Children marked 30 years of supporting vulnerable children with a special parliamentary reception at the House of Commons.
As the only UK voices on the Children and Young People’s Global Taskforce for Care Reform, Railway Children Youth Ambassadors Corey and Elliot brought their lived experience to parliament!
Subira is a family project worker for Railway Children in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Here is an exploration of her work and the impact that it has as she supports street-connected children and reunites families.
Learn about safeguarding and how it relates to child protection on transport networks.
No child wants to survive on the streets. And, through understanding and empowerment, together, we can ensure no child has to.
