30 Years of Supporting Vulnerable Children Worldwide
Railway Children marked 30 years of supporting vulnerable children with a special parliamentary reception at the House of Commons.
Date: 04/9/2026
Your Voices
Share your stories, art, musings, creations, thoughts… in whatever way works for you.
Share your story
Have a story or piece of art or creative writing to share? Get in touch by emailing Amy at a.wright@railwaychildren.org.uk
We’ll never give your real name or use photos of you, so you’ll always stay anonymous.
Julia’s experience growing up transgender
“It was easier to be that boy I knew I wasn’t. But now I really regret it. I wish I’d stuck with it the first time.”
Julia, 24, grew up as a boy but knew, early on, that the gender she’d been born into was not who she was.
She recently spoke to Youth Platform about her journey, and what she wishes she’d know as a ten-year-old boy.
How to cope with constant crisis events in the news
Overwhelmed by the news? You’re not the only one. Wars, disasters, and crises are just a swipe away.
In this insightful and honest piece, Alex, 22, explains why young people in particular feel the pressure to “keep up” with every devastating story and why it’s okay to step back and set boundaries.
Millie’s story of self-acceptance
“Every time someone says who they are, whether it’s whispered in a bedroom or shouted at a Pride parade, the world becomes a better place.”
Millie, 20, shares the story of how she came out, and offers advice to anyone who might be going through a similar experience.
Lifechanging art
Will, a young person we supported in Glasgow, created this amazing piece of street art.
It was auctioned off and raised an incredible £480 for our charity!
With this money, we can help young people facing the same challenges he once did to find a way forward.
DANTE’S STORY
Last year, 16-year-old Dante spent Christmas in emergency foster care.
He hadn’t been attending school and, at home, life was chaotic, cold and dominated by conflict.
Dante knew things needed to change…
A year later, Dante is happily living in a permanent foster care placement. He’s started an apprenticeship and is attending college one day a week. He also plans to move out of foster care this year and into his own flat.
“Dante has been such a big part of his own progress,” says his project worker, Amelia.
“He’s earning his own money, getting himself to work and attending college. He doesn’t need me anymore – and that’s the aim. That’s where we want young people to get to. Dante now has the skills, the resilience and the confidence to go out and do it himself.”
Dante has made an incredible turnaround in his life. He’s now joined our Youth Participation programme, where he’s helping shape the future of our work.
FINDING STRENGTH THROUGH ART
Dylan, a transgender young person, was referred to us after being physically assaulted.
With the help of his youth worker, Dylan recovered from the trauma of the assault. We also helped him work through issues he was having around his transition.
Dylan uses art, writing and music as a way to express what’s in his head and calm down when he’s feeling stressed.
Thanks to encouragement from Claire and his teachers, Dylan eventually felt confident enough to come out to the other students at school.
“This was an extremely positive experience for Dylan,” says Claire, “which helped him to feel accepted, less worried about being misunderstood and encouraged him to engage more with school.”
“Dylan is now more hopeful about the future and is looking forward to inspiring other young people through his rapping. He’s such an amazing person,” she adds.
STARTING WELL
Thinking about the year ahead, 16-year-old Erin penned the following goals:
- Stop vaping
- Save money
- Try to be healthier
- Start my career path
- Learn a new skill
- Try and go out more
- Quit all my bad habits
- Spend more time with family
- Have a good routine
- Do more practical activities
- Limit screen time
With the support of her youth worker, Erin is making these goals a reality!
Other news and blogs
Railway Children youth ambassadors speak out on Care Reform
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!
Date: 26/8/2026
Rail Industry Unites with Railway Children to Raise Safeguarding Awareness
National three-day campaign sees rail partners travel over 1,000 miles to help protect vulnerable young people.
Date: 06/8/2026
Becoming Julia
Julia, 24, grew up as a boy but knew, early on, that the gender she’d been born into was not who she was. Here, she talks to Youth Platform about her journey, and what she wishes she’d know as a ten-year-old boy.
Date: 31/3/2026
How to cope with constant crisis events in the news
If the news is getting you down, you’re not alone. Here are some tips to help you cope.
Date: 09/10/2025
Millie’s story: Coming out and being fully me
Millie, 20, shares the story of how she came out, and offers advice to anyone who might be going through a similar experience.
Date: 21/7/2025
