The Childhood Trust

The Childhood Trust is a charity founded with a simple vision: to support vulnerable children living in poverty in London. Poverty is about more than income; for many children poverty can mean uncertainty, stress, hunger, loneliness, boredom and a lack of opportunities. Education helps address some of these issues, providing one of the strongest routes out of poverty. Practical and emotional support from local grassroots community organisations promotes resilience, helping children to cope with their often challenging circumstances and strengthening their capacity to learn. The services we support offer vulnerable children stability, companionship and trust helping to raise aspirations, creating hope and narrowing the gap in attainment and life chances.