Better chances for children, now and forever
Coram changes lives, laws and systems to create better chances for children, now and forever.
Impact Report 25/26
This year, Coram achieved a key milestone in its history by increasing impact in national policy, media coverage and research recognition whilst expanding reach of delivery to children and families.
Families under pressure: Coram Family Lives report reveals challenging issues facing families
Families across England and Wales are facing increasingly complex pressures, with many reaching crisis point before seeking help, according to a new report, Families Under Pressure: The State of Family Life in 2026, published today by Coram Family Lives.
Ashley John-Baptiste hosts tenth anniversary celebrations for Voices writing competition for care-experienced young people
On Monday 13 July, charity Coram hosted 1,000 Voices of Care, an event celebrating the tenth anniversary of Voices, its national creative writing competition for care-experienced children and young people, with eight winners from over the past decade receiving special awards.
Coram Children’s Legal Centre comment on school exclusions statistics
Marianne Lagrue, policy manager at Coram Children's Legal Centre, responds to the annual school exclusion statistics
Research, policy and practice
Every year we work with hundreds of thousands of children, young people, families and professionals to ensure as many children as possible receive the love, education and opportunity that should be theirs by right. We tackle the big challenges too, working to improve the systems and policies that affect children’s chances in life.
Coram Institute for Children UK Policy work Coram InternationalAdoption Services and Support
Coram find secure, loving families for children through adoption. We provide support, including creative therapy, to children and professionals in all kinds of family situations.
Adoption Services and SupportEducation and Early Years
Coram support children’s education from infancy to independence. We make sure children have the skills for life, and working to make the UK a better place for families and early years.
Education and Early YearsFamily Services and Advice
Coram supports families with trusted advice and practical services that help children grow up safe, loving home.
Family SupportLegal and Advocacy
We champion children and young people’s rights ensuring they have a fair chance in education and access to justice with a voice that’s heard in decisions that matter.
Legal and AdvocacyCoram BAAF and Children's Services Professionals
Coram provide expert advice and resources to local authorities and professionals working across adoption, fostering and kinship care.
Children’s Services ProfessionalsTraining and Events
From professional training courses with our expert team to fundraising participation events, disover Coram’s exciting and varied events programme.
Training and Events
Coram is the first and longest serving children’s charity in the UK
Coram was established as The Foundling Hospital in London by Thomas Coram in 1739 as a home for babies whose mothers were unable to care for them. Today we are a vibrant charity group of specialist organisations, supporting hundreds of thousands of children, young people and families every year.
Support us
Whether large or small, your gift to Coram will help create better chances for children. You can join our Charter Patrons, give in a celebration or memory or leave us a gift in your will.
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Follow in the footsteps of our founding patrons and demonstrate your commitment to helping children and families who need our support, now and in the future.
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There are many ways to fundraise for us if you are a community group or individual. It could be a charity quiz or taking part in a participation event - there are loads of ways you can raise funds to support vulnerable children and have fun at the same time.
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Discover what it's like to partner with Coram and how you can support us in changing children’s lives.
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