Abandoned as a baby, Fatima Whitbread spent the first 11 years of her life living in a children’s home. She explains how she survived, became a world class athlete and now works to help other vulnerable children and young people to feel seen and heard.

The new Labour government has been in power for just over three weeks – here’s what’s been done so far to make steps towards improving the lives of children and young people. 

Each year we are blown away by the support for Foster Walk and 2024 was no different. We've shared a few of the many highlights from this year's sponsored walk. 

We spoke to children and young people in foster care across England and Wales who shared with us the positive impact of foster care on their lives but also what they want to see change. Read on to hear the children and young people’s recommendations to the governments in England and Wales.