Railway Children
About Railway Children
The idea behind The Railway Children began in 1993 when David Maidment, Chairman of Railway Children (former Controller of Safety Policy with British Rail), was on a business trip in Mumbai. David was deeply moved by the many street children he saw at the main railway terminal, and was haunted by the image of a 7 year old girl beating herself to elicit sympathy and money. On his return he researched all organisations working to help street children and saw a gap in the market, no one was focussing on early intervention. In 1995 Railway Children was launched, to stop the abuse of children living alone and at risk on the streets, through early intervention.
Our chosen charity
Comms–care made The Railway Children its chosen charity in 2008; supporting this very worthwhile cause by holding various fund raising events throughout the course of the year.
Up and coming events
Comms-care will be competing at the CRN fight night on 28th May. All funds raised will be donated to The Railway Children. For more information visit Comms-care enters the ring for charity
A lecture by Christian Wolmar
Aviva - Street to School
Aviva is partnering with Railway Children to put street children high on government, schools and community agendas to challenge the current outcomes for children alone and at risk on UK streets more
Bechtel don stilettos, sequins and lounge suits
Bollywood Star Flies Flag Down Under
Railway Children is delighted that awareness of our work and the plight of street children is now being raised as far afield as Australia and New Zealand. Bollywood actor, international model and television presenter Colin Mathura-Jeffree.... more
