Our partner Action for Children
Action for Children is a charity driven by love. They take action so children don’t miss out on a safe and happy childhood. With thousands of people on the ground, giving children and young people the protection and practical help they urgently need. And campaign for lasting change.
Supporting children living in poverty
4 million UK children now live in poverty – that's 27% of all children. That’s why Nationwide Fairer Futures has partnered with Action for Children.
They provide a vital lifeline to tens of thousands of vulnerable children, young people and families living in financial hardship, giving more children a safe and happy childhood.
To learn more about the work they do, visit the Action for Children website (opens in a new window)
How Fairer Futures has made a difference so far
Through the partnership over 140,000 children, young people and parents living in poverty or experiencing financial hardship have been given practical and emotional support.
How Fairer Futures and Action for Children helped Dexter’s family
Action for Children provided vital support to Dexter’s family when the 7-year-old’s complex needs and challenging behaviour reached crisis point. They also received financial support for school uniform and supermarket vouchers. At Christmas, they were given tickets for a family trip to Legoland.
Supporting Action for Children’s programmes and funds
Since 2024 Nationwide Fairer Futures has funded the Action for Children programmes Family Fund and Family Clubs. These programmes ensure families have the essentials to live, the opportunities to enrich their lives and the support network they need.
Family Fund
The Family Fund gives families immediate, flexible support with essentials like food, bills, clothing and equipment for their homes.
The Crisis Fund
Provides financial support to families in urgent need with costs like food, bills and clothing.
The Enrichment Fund
Gives families the opportunities to have fun and new experiences, like a trip to the zoo, school trips or a birthday cake.
Family Clubs
Family Clubs provide welcoming, safe spaces in local communities where families can come to eat, get warm, feel comfortable and get support with whatever they’re facing.
Parents get expert, tailored support to help with issues such as financial hardship, mental health issues and isolation.
Family Clubs have been launched in 28 locations across the UK, and give children activities to help grow their confidence and feel fulfilled.
Donate to Action for Children
Make a donation on the Action for Children website to support safe and happy childhoods.
Action for Children is a registered charity 1097940/SC038092
Nationwide Fairer Futures charity partners
Our charity partners also include Centrepoint, Dementia UK and The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
Working with our charity partners, we are helping to tackle some of the biggest issues we see in society today. Together, we will make a difference to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.
Centrepoint – tackling youth homelessness
Every 4 minutes, a young person faces homelessness.
Young people deserve to have a safe place to call home where they can rebuild their lives and move towards a better future.
Dementia UK – supporting those with dementia
1 in 2 people will be affected by dementia in their lifetime.
Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity. Its specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, tailored advice and support to help families care for their loved one and ensure no one faces dementia alone.
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity – supporting people affected by cancer
1 in 2 of us will be diagnosed with cancer in our lifetime.
We want to support people affected by cancer in the best possible way. That's why we've partnered with The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity with the aim to achieve breakthroughs in cancer treatment.