Children’s Charities Advocating for Change
These charities advocate for children and young people by tackling inequality, challenging harmful systems and pushing for policy change. Through research, campaigning and community mobilisation, they help ensure young people’s voices are heard and that the systems shaping their lives become fairer, safer and more inclusive.
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
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
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
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
Happy Baby Community
Safe community for mums and babies seeking safety
This small charity supports women and small children who have fled trafficking or violence. With food, expert care and community groups, they reduce isolation and help babies grow up safe, nurtured and supported from the very start. Read more
Switchback
Intensive support for young men leaving prison
A small charity helping 18–30-year-old men leaving prison build stable, independent lives. One-to-one support and work training boost confidence, structure and employability—breaking cycles of reoffending for good. Read more
BelEve
Powering the next generation of female leaders
BelEve is a dynamic youth charity helping girls and young women build leadership skills, networks and ambition. Through mentoring and real-world opportunities, they support young people to thrive in education, work and life. Read more
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
What Our Charities say about us
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
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
Working with Raise Your Hands has been more than just funding; it’s felt like a genuine partnership. They take the time to understand what we do, amplify our voice, and check in like we’re people, not just projects. That kind of support matters more than most people realise. It’s helped us feel seen and valued, which makes a real difference when you’re doing this work day in, day out.
BelEve