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.
Hundreds of Railway Children supporters raised £46,256 across two of the charity’s flagship autumn events – walking London’s Piccadilly Line overland and taking on a climb, cycle and kayak route through the Lake District.
The three-day route took cyclists from Ebbsfleet International to Dover, Dover to Brighton and Brighton to London Waterloo, raising vital funds to support vulnerable children.
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.
Discover how charitable giving can reduce inheritance tax, support the causes you care about and potentially leave more for your family and favourite charities.
Kinship care enables children to stay with relatives or trusted family friends when they cannot live with their parents. Find out why it matters and how Railway Children supports family-based care across the UK, India and Tanzania.
We’re proud to highlight how our initiatives are empowering young girls in vulnerable communities.
