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Coram changes lives, laws and systems to create better chances for children, now and forever.
Coram granted independent research organisation status by the UKRI
On World Children’s Day, Coram is delighted to announce that the charity’s application to UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) for recognition as an independent research organisation (IRO) has been successful, and that we are now eligible to bid directly for research grant funding from the seven research councils of the United Kingdom.
Coram responds to the Budget
Coram, the country’s first and longest serving children’s charity, has responded to the Budget set out today by the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Coram responds to homelessness statistics, highlighting concern for the rise in homeless young care leavers
Coram has responded to the official homelessness statistics, published today
National Association of Family Information Services (NAFIS) Awards 2025
Hard-working staff in the frontline Family Information Services of Cornwall County Council, Reading Borough Council and Suffolk County Council are celebrating today, after winning the prestigious NAFIS Awards 2025.
Home is where the start is
Not every child has a safe beginning. Help us create a new start and loving home. Donate to our Christmas appeal today.
Christmas appeal
The Coram Institute for Children will be the UK’s very first 'think and do' centre dedicated to advancing the life chances of children and young people, both at home and internationally, and committed to turning insight into impact in both policy and practice.
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The Coram Impact and Evaluation team works with public sector, commercial and third-sector organisations as well as children, parents and academics to evaluate and improve services for families and children.
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Coram International works with governments, UN bodies, IGOs and NGOs around the world to protect and promote children and young people’s human rights.
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What we do
We champion children’s rights and wellbeing, making lives better through legal support, expert advocacy, adoption services and therapeutic, educational and cultural programmes.
