National Children’s Charities in the UK
National charities deliver impactful programmes for children across the UK, combining specialist expertise with large-scale reach. Whether providing mental health support, building confidence, championing inclusion or improving family stability, these organisations work to ensure every child can thrive, no matter where they live.
Become
Standing beside children in care, for good
A specialist children’s charity supporting young people in care and care leavers. With coaching, advice and community groups, Become helps them build stability, confidence and opportunity after some of the most difficult starts in life. Read more
Go Live Theatre Projects
Opening up theatre for disadvantaged children
A creative children’s charity using theatre to spark imagination and confidence. Workshops and theatre trips help disadvantaged children build communication skills, expand horizons and feel a sense of belonging and possibility. Read more
Our Time
Supporting children with parental mental illness
This children’s charity helps young people whose parents have a mental illness. School and community groups build understanding, resilience and connection so children feel less alone and more secure about their future. Read more
Storybook Dads
Keeping children connected to imprisoned parents
A small children’s charity helping imprisoned parents record bedtime stories. Hearing a parent’s voice strengthens bonds, reduces anxiety and supports literacy—softening the emotional impact of imprisonment on children. Read more
Action for Conservation
Backing young environmental leaders today
This youth charity empowers young people to take real climate action. Through workshops, camps and leadership training, they turn eco-concern into confidence, helping future conservationists gain the skills and voice to protect our planet. Read more
StreetDoctors
Youth-led first aid to tackle violence and save lives
This youth charity trains young people in high-risk areas to deliver lifesaving first aid and understand the realities of violence. Peer-led sessions build confidence, change mindsets and empower young people to protect one another. Read more
Chiva
Championing children and young people with HIV
This small children’s charity supports young people growing up with HIV. Chiva reduces stigma, boosts wellbeing and creates safe spaces—through camps, peer groups and advocacy—so no young person faces their diagnosis alone. Read more
MYTIME Young Carers
Creating space for young carers to be children
A small children’s charity giving young carers the support, skills and breaks they often miss. School programmes, life-skills sessions and respite time reduce isolation and give young people the confidence to pursue their goals. Read more
The Wave Project
Surf therapy that rebuilds confidence and calm
A small children’s charity delivering surf therapy for young people facing anxiety, trauma or isolation. Supported sessions in the sea build confidence, emotional resilience and friendships that last beyond the water. Read more
What Our Charities say about us
Since the beginning of our partnership, Raise Your Hands has provided us with consistent and invaluable support, totalling over £200,000. Without support like this we would not have been able to sustain as many projects and help over 18,500 children over the past ten years.
The Wave Project
Raise Your Hands are a champion. Their reliable, unrestricted funding has been massive for us. They’ve enabled us to invest in the future and helped us successfully grow from a small to a medium sized charity.
Become
Raise Your Hands has been more than a funder – they’ve been a sounding board, an advocate, and a real force for connection. Their belief in our work has helped us reach new audiences and feel part of a wider movement of change. It’s rare to find a partner who is this committed to championing small, specialist charities – thank you.
Our Time