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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
The first ever Railway Children award for Outstanding Corporate Achievement was presented to SSP at this year's annual Railway Children Ball. ... more
This Christmas thousands of children will be trying to survive on the streets. Children like Jade, who woke up cold, alone and on the streets last Christmas, she was just 11 years old. ... more
Its been an exciting month at Railway Children. Last month saw the exciting launch of our hugely successful Street Dance for Change competition with Diversity and tomorrow well be launching our new logo live on Sky Sports 2 at the Norwich City versus Arsenal fixture in the English Premier League. ... more
Were thrilled to announce that the new Railway Children logo will take pride of place on Norwich City FC's shirts for the eagerly-awaited clash against Arsenal on Saturday. The match will be televised live on Sky Sports and shown in over 200 countries! ... more
Railway Children is proud to announce that British popstar Alexandra Burke is the charitys first UK ambassador. ... more
British popstar Alexandra Burke, Railway Childrens UK Ambassador, visited her old secondary school in Islington today to help launch new services to support young runaways and children at risk on the streets in Islington, Haringey and Camden. ... more
A new report, Breaking the Cycle of Violence, reveals that the UK government is failing in its legal requirements to intervene and prevent the continued abuse of children in their homes ... more
Railway Children, London Midland trains, Farewell 150, street children, UK, India, East Africa, Events, ... more
Railway Children has been working in India since 1996, where the conditions for children living on the streets and railway platforms are well-documented. ... more
For vulnerable children like Guddi, its not what you know that matters. Its who. ... more
This is an invitation to tender for an exciting new research project to evaluate a promising model of working with young people who have run away from home or care. ... more
Two friends from the West Midlands are attempting a special triathalon in aid of Railway Children. ... more
Street Dance for Change is Railway Childrens new hard hitting campaign that aims to raise awareness of the issue of young runaways in the UK. ... more
Adventurous members of staff from SSP UK begin a 250 mile bike ride from London to Amsterdam to Brussels. ... more
A group of cyclists from the rail industry have supported Railway Children over the past ten years by organising sponsored bike rides around Britain. ... more
Railway Children is supporting a new street children project in Mwanza,Tanzania - Caretakers of the Environment. ... more
After rave reviews, the musical production of Railway Children has returned to Londons Waterloo station. We are delighted that the charity has been chosen to receive a donation for every ticket sold. ... more
Railway Children is currently looking to recruit enthusiastic, motivated people to lead groups of volunteers. ... more
Over thirty people successfully completed Railway Childrens London to Paris Bike Ride Challenge, which took place 8 11 July. ... more
Railway Children's new partner project for street children in Mwanza, Tanzania, The Amani Girls Home ... more
The International Day for Street Children: Louder Together is launched on 12th April, a new campaign to give a louder voice to the millions of street children all around the world so their rights cannot be ignored. ... more
Rail Gamers drive support for children on the streets through sales of simulator game ... more
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Railway Children, India achieved a spectacular hat-trick of sorts this year when it ran the Mumbai Marathon for the third consecutive year! ... more
GW Railwayana auctioned 10 name plates for street children ... more
A book written by Railway Children supporter, Hugh Jones entitled 'The Chiltern Railways Story' ... more
Channel 4: Dispatches Film looking at children living on the streets in the UK, featuring childrens charity Railway Children ... more
SSP celebrate success under the Eiffel Tower ... more
The very latest newsletter from Railway Children hot off the press (25.08.10) ... more
On the streets and behind closed doors, millions of children worldwide endure terrible hardship, abuse and exploitation. A Millennium Development Goal of eradicating extreme poverty and hunger will not address the needs of the most vulnerable unless greater attention is paid to the neglect and discrimination faced by these children. ... more
A railtour to the Western Rail Corridor on 24th April, organised by Irish Rail, has benefited Railway Children ... more