Making a difference

Children in Wales is the national umbrella body for organisations and individuals who work with children, young people and their families in Wales. We are a membership body, and our members are drawn from the voluntary, statutory and professional sectors.

Thumbnail size for website (15).png

Children & Young People

Learn more about Children's Rights, Young Wales, and other projects Children and Young People can be involved in.

Learn more
Thumbnail size for website (5).png

Professionals

Visit our professionals pages for information on our work, access to resources, latest news and current consultations.

Find out more
Members

Members

Our membership is open to individuals and organisations who are interested in improving the lives of children, young people and families in Wales.

Discover more

Latest news

Pledge Puts Babies’ Voices at the Heart of Wales

Pledge Puts Babies’ Voices at the Heart of Wales

Call for Nominations for Trustee Board - Save the Date: Notice of Children in Wales’ Annual General Meeting

Call for Nominations for Trustee Board - Save the Date: Notice of Children in Wales’ Annual General Meeting

Welsh Government Consultation: Help Shape the Future of Childcare, Playwork and Activities

Welsh Government Consultation: Help Shape the Future of Childcare, Playwork and Activities

Read our latest policy briefing on the Welsh Government’s Understanding Suicide Prevention and Self Harm Reduction Strategy

Read our latest policy briefing on the Welsh Government’s Understanding Suicide Prevention and Self Harm Reduction Strategy

Blaenau Gwent launches results of child poverty survey with parents

Blaenau Gwent launches results of child poverty survey with parents

Our Summer 2025 magazine is live and entitled “Where Every Child Belongs: Diversity and Inclusion in Practice.”

Our Summer 2025 magazine is live and entitled “Where Every Child Belongs: Diversity and Inclusion in Practice.”

Have Your Say – Join ‘The Big Conversation’ now live

Have Your Say – Join ‘The Big Conversation’ now live

Promoting Fair and Sustainable School Uniforms: New Guide for Schools in Wales

Promoting Fair and Sustainable School Uniforms: New Guide for Schools in Wales

The Getting Ready Project – Newport Launch

The Getting Ready Project – Newport Launch

‘Places and Spaces’ Photo Competition Launch

‘Places and Spaces’ Photo Competition Launch

Bil Pob Plentyn: a call to enshrine a right for every child in Welsh law

Bil Pob Plentyn: a call to enshrine a right for every child in Welsh law

State of the Parenting and Family Support Sector in Wales 2025 – A sector under strain but full of resolve

State of the Parenting and Family Support Sector in Wales 2025 – A sector under strain but full of resolve

Job Vacancies

At Children in Wales, we look for people who are passionate about oppotunities to work within the sector. If this is you, take a look at what's available.

View Jobs

Donate now

We need funding to help us be a powerful and effective force for change in children’s lives.

Make a donation