1869 Action For Children

Pop up shops across the UK selling discounted clothing, donated by generous retailers, to raise money for Action For Children and to reduce fashion landfill.

[Action for Children @actnforchildren]

4 in 10 parents have been suffering from increased anxiety as a result of the pandemic. It’s scary, but we have help available.

Today we launch Parent Talk. Parent Talk offers free, down-to-earth advice and live chat for parents of children aged 0-19. https://t.co/901zOCh4n7

[Liz Rowe @Chesil_Infinity]

Working with @1869AFC looking for sites to host charity clothing units with epic @actnforchildren branding - ideally clusters of sites in same county - so if you have space in your car park - we LITERALLY cover the rest - you’ve all had clear outs - let’s get donating! DM me 🙏����

[Action for Children @actnforchildren]

📦 If you shop on @amazon, try Amazon Smile. Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase price to the charity of your choice. Choose Action for Children as your selected charity, go to https://t.co/chULnZgZPa and do your shopping as normal!

[1869 Action For Children @1869AFC]

Happy Earth Day from 1869! On this our 50th Earth Day we’re proud to continue our mission to divert excess clothing away from landfill, whilst raising funds for @actnforchildren The Earth is what we all have in common, so let’s look after it 🌍

[1869 Action For Children @1869AFC]

@Alice_Rath @benrmatthews Thanks for including Action for Children! We loved taking this quiz ☀️

[Action for Children @actnforchildren]

🦸🦸 Calling all superheroes!

Today is #FancyDressFriday. We’d love you to draw yourself, a family member (or one of your teddies) dressed up in your favourite fancy dress. Share it with us and we'll add it to the #ActionforChildrenArtGallery!

[1869 Action For Children @1869AFC]

Action for Children have supported vulnerable children since 1869. We need your help now more than ever.

Please donate what you can to our Emergency Coronavirus Appeal, below:

https://t.co/sFwpYb1Czm

[1869 Action For Children @1869AFC]

We would love to hear how you've been keeping yourselves occupied whilst socially distancing! Comment your favourite activities below!🌿

[Action for Children @actnforchildren]

Emma, along with hundreds of our support workers, are on the frontline helping vulnerable families throughout the UK during #coronavirus.

Their work is vital.

Text "URGENT" to 70175 to donate £10 and allow them to continue their much needed services.

[1869 Action For Children @1869AFC]

During this time we should all be taking a moment to think about how we can be more sustainable. Here's a little activity to help get your children thinking about recycling and how to limit the levels of rubbish entering landfill 🌱♻️

[1869 Action For Children @1869AFC]

Families who were already struggling now find themselves unable to afford food and basic essentials. Donate now and help us support our most vulnerable children and families. Text 'CHILDREN' to 70175 to donate £5

[1869 Action For Children @1869AFC]

We are so proud and so very thankful for our NHS. Strength, support and love to you all 💙

[Sky News @SkyNews]

Thousands of people across the UK clap from their homes to say a nationwide thank you to NHS staff and carers battling the spread of #coronavirus.

#ClapForOurCarers #ClapForNHS.

Get the latest: https://t.co/Sd3tlzo69U

[1869 Action For Children @1869AFC]

Looking for some fun homeschooling activities for your children? Why not try making sock puppets together! It's a fun, creative activity that engages your children's imagination whilst finding a better use those lonely odd socks! You could even host your own puppet show!

[1869 Action For Children @1869AFC]

They need you now more than ever.

Vulnerable families in all communities have reached breaking point due to Covid-19. Text 'URGENT' to 70175 to donate to our Emergency Appeal, or you can donate online at:

https://t.co/xUBdzety6r

[1869 Action For Children @1869AFC]

Before Covid-19 hit there were over 4 million children in poverty in the UK. Vulnerable families need you now more than ever. Please donate what you can, today.

https://t.co/XxcXGpdgUa

[1869 Action For Children @1869AFC]

💐 Happy Mother’s Day! 💐 ⁣
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We hope you’ve had a lovely day! ⁣
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The 1869 team x

[1869 Action For Children @1869AFC]

Here's a little activity you can do with children at home to teach them about sustainable fashion and how we can all work together to reduce the amount of clothing entering landfill. A lovely way to spark their creativity and a great way to bond!

[1869 Action For Children @1869AFC]

3/3 During this time of uncertainty, vulnerable children and their families need our help more than ever. If you would like to continue supporting Action For Children, you can donate here https://t.co/bzbAZqNz7U

We’re here with you.

The 1869 team x

[1869 Action For Children @1869AFC]

1/3 Following government guidance, we have made the decision to temporarily close our eBay store and have delayed the opening of our next pop-up store. The safety and health of our customers and staff is paramount to us.

[1869 Action For Children @1869AFC]

2/3 During this time we will continue to keeping you updated on our social media platforms with the latest 1869 news, along with some useful tips from our team.