No child should be invisible

2018 marks the birth, 350 years ago, of Thomas Coram, England’s first campaigner for children.

This was a man who could not, and would not, stand by while abandoned children and babies perished on London’s filthy streets. For 17 years he fought doggedly to give them the protection and care they needed, lobbying society’s most powerful and influential members, until, finally, he was granted a royal charter to establish the first dedicated safe haven for them.

Today, Coram is proud to continue his vital work and to address the inequality and deprivation that continues to blight young lives. We fight for children’s rights. We find them permanent loving homes, we promote their voices, and we will not rest until every child is respected and protected.

Every child should be respected and protected.

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Thomas Coram

Thomas Coram

Charity Founder

I believe everyone ought in duty to do any good they can. In 1739, I founded Coram with a vision that every child should have the best possible chance in life.

James
+ Alison
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I was lucky, born into a loving family with parents who encouraged every opportunity - the world was open. I'm supporting Coram to create a change because every child deserves a loving, secure family.

Alison

Catherine
Annu
+ susan
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we support for orphans like me.

susan

kath
Ingrid
Erin
+ PHILIP
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We support children who self-exclude from school and help them to recover following trauma. Every child deserves respect and protection, but particularly if they are vulnerable.

PHILIP

+ Debbie
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Personal upbringing and my children have special needs

Debbie

+ Marjorie
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Children are the future and investing in their emotional well-being is important for society

Marjorie

Jonathan
Richard E Grant

Richard E Grant

Actor

There is nothing that I would not do for my child. I would lose a limb if it protected her from pain, forsake anything and everything to help her when needs be. The prospect of not having parental love and support when you're starting out in life is unimaginably isolating and lonely and that's why Coram is so essential and life enhancing. Please pledge and support in any way you can.

+ Elisabeth
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Head Teacher and co creator of Operation Encompass , police and education safeguarding partnership which supports children exposed to DA. Fighting for children's voices to be heard

Elisabeth

Liam
Penny
Sham
john
Harry
Julie
RAMESH
Pauline
Tania
Funmi
Nimo
Rosalind Powell

Rosalind Powell

Journalist and author of How I Met My Son

Like many adoptive families ours is born out of loss, brought together by chance, built from love. Parenting my adopted son is one of my biggest rewards in life. Watching him grow is a source of huge pride. Adopting a child is scary, risky and challenging. It is also joyful, life-changing and enriching. It has given our son the life he deserves. It can give other children the lives they deserve, too.

Sophie
Dawn
Tina
Peter
Angela
Mary
Alison
Allyce
Elizabeth
Debbie
Andrew
Wendy
Lola Jaye

Lola Jaye

Not every child is born into an ideal situation. Not every child is raised in a safe, secure and loving environment. Coram highlights that EVERY child matters, regardless of everything... and anything

Maggie
Sandra
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They’re great

Jeff

Poppy
Olivia
Remina
Sarah
Dawn
Bethany
Diana
Jack
Emma
Annie Lennox, OBE

Annie Lennox, OBE

Singer, Songwriter

It's harrowing to think that many children are born into the unimaginably difficult circumstances of poverty, abuse or abandonment in the UK, where there is an urgent and desperate need for intervention and support. Whether it be through developing skills and emotional health, finding adoptive parents or upholding children's rights, Coram reaches the lives of over a million children and young people every year by ‘creating a change that lasts a lifetime.’ An outstanding achievement that everyone should be aware of and fully endorse! Bravo Coram!!! Love Annie Lennox

Gary
Laura
Sonia
Marius
Nicola
Sara
Lauren
Jason
Sally
Carolyn
+ Sophia
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Our 2 little ones came from a very dysfunctional family - 2 years on, we are still dealing with the fall out. I hope with our love & support, they will grow to be happier & more secure adults.

Sophia

+ Jessica
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Every child should have a bright future ahead of them.

Jessica

Lisa Cherry

Lisa Cherry

Author and Speaker

Sharing voices, ensuring agency and offering connection at vital points in people's lives is the work of Coram and that is why I sign the pledge. Every child absolutely matters.

+ Judy
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Indeed every child should be respected and protected. I'm committed to promoting awareness of the long-term health implications of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the blight of Toxic Stress.

Judy

Alison
Chris
Jenny
+ Jasmine
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Continue the great work that Mr Coram taught for!

Jasmine

+ Jake
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I had a rough childhood until I was taken in by two Foster carers, Their love and selflessness saved my sister and I. Their compassion to others showed me that it is important to help those in need.

Jake

+ Clare
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The child is the expert on who they are and should be heard. I support collaborative decision making, with the child at the heart of discussion.

Clare

Ed
David
+ Lucy
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I passionately agree with he work that Coram are undertaking to support children.

Lucy

Roseanna
Ellie
Justine
Glorianne
Ciro
+ Teresa
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I was emotionally and physically abused as a child. My parents grew up in real poverty and thought because we didn't they could mistreat us. I continue to struggle with depression and anxiety.

Teresa

Beth
Rachel
Oonagh
Angell
+ simon
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The child his father to the man. Look after the children properly, and we have a decent chance of surviving as a race - the human race, that is.

simon

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