Useful Links

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Aim to recognise and value people’s differences and provide services that are welcoming and respectful. ACE welcomes enquiries about any aspect of adoption from all sections of the community.

A separate pillar of support outside of the usual structures, to empower people to change their story and know their rights.

The charity for children in care and young care leavers

Free and confidential sexual health and well being advice

A national user led charity aimed at improving the lives of care leavers of all ages.

A national inclusion programme that supports care leavers aged 16-25 to live independently.

A platform for all those that are interested in getting things improved for our children in care and care leavers.

Offers help with grants for education for children and young people who are in need of help and support

A social business helping people and communities across the UK

Supporting homeless young people

Free, confidential information and advice

Network of professionals across Wales who work with care leavers to help with higher education

The Children’s Commissioner’s work is driven by what children tell her is most important to them.

Offers information, support and guidance on drugs and alcohol

Offering financial support and guidance

Offer both long-term and short-term mentoring for care-experienced aspiring lawyers

Pioneering excellence on behalf of LGBTQ+ care experienced young people

Advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem

Mental health service run by and for lesbians, gay, bisexual, trans and queer people with experience of mental health issues

Free impartial debt advice from experts who care

Offering advice about homelessness and the provision of emergency housing for care leavers

Listening to, caring about and empowering children and young people to get their voice heard.

Offering support to young people 11-30 who are unemployed, find school difficult and are at risk of exclusion

An independent UK charity working to create a just, humane and effective penal system

Support and advice for refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK

An advisory and referral service for people who suffer from alcohol, drug and behavioural addiction.

Supporting the homeless ​

Helping people who are struggling to find a place to live

Charity offering housing support, advice and information

Promote contact between siblings separated by foster care or adoption, supporting young people in building lasting bonds and meaningful memories.

Helping you with the widest range of debt solutions no matter what you're dealing with

Support to empower all young LBGT people to live free from discrimination and fulfill their potential

Promote, offer and support meaningful relationships for people who have experience of care.

Information about courses available nationally and we will support you to apply for university

Mental health charity providing free and confidential services to young people who are experiencing difficulties