Blog - Children On The Edge

Pink Pub to the Arctic Circle: 5 Days, 5 Countries, 5 Games

17 teammates from a Thursday night football club are kicking off an epic football adventure, travelling over 2,000 miles from the Pink Pub in Bognor Regis to Henningsvaer stadium in the Arctic Circle.

From the Classroom to the Camps: Chichester Schools' Refugee Week Fundraising

During 2025 Refugee Week, Children on the Edge visited two local schools in Chichester. We spoke to pupils about what it means to be a refugee. We shared how we support some of the most marginalised refugee children to learn, play and thrive in our colourful learning spaces.

190 miles Coast to Coast: Keith's Epic 70th Birthday Trek

To celebrate his 70th birthday, Keith Rose took on an epic 190-mile Coast to Coast trek. Read about the highs and lows of his challenge and what inspired him to take on a challenge for Children on the Edge.

Flexible Funding on ‘the Edge’ - Investing Where It's Needed, Not Just Where It's Noticed

Ben Wilkes, our Chief Operating Officer talks about the impact that flexible funding has on our work and the communities we support.

Where Does Your Donation Go? Understanding Charity Running Costs

Wondering where your donation really goes? At Children on the Edge, 87p of every £1 directly supports our programmes. Learn why charity running costs matter and how we keep them as low as possible while ensuring lasting impact.

Our Inspirational Young Fundraisers Making A Difference

Our youngest fundraisers show us how it's done! Find out more about Edie, Alba, Adya, Finley and Jenson who've inspired us with their amazing support.

Fundraising Ideas: How You Can Make A Difference

Want to fundraise for Children on the Edge but lacking ideas? Here’s some ideas to get you started!

Oriflame Joins Forces with Children on the Edge to Bring Hope and Education to Children

Children on the Edge is delighted to announce a new partnership with Oriflame, a global leader in beauty and wellness.

Challenge Yourself and Make A Change

Fundraising for Children on the Edge helps us to ensure marginalised children can flourish and thrive. Find out how you can take on a challenge and make a change this year.

Major Mick’s Fundraising Adventures on the Tintanic for Ukrainian Refugees

Retired army veteran, Mick Stanley has raised nearly £15,000 for Children on the Edge in his famous homemade boat, ‘The Tintanic’.

A Look Back at our Big October Cake Bake

Each year our Big October Cake Bake is a wonderful opportunity for our amazing supporters to raise money for Children on the Edge by making, eating and sharing delicious cakes and bakes.

An Enterprising Day during Refugee Week at St James’ Primary School

During Refugee Week 2024, we were delighted to visit St James’ Primary School in Emsworth to share how we help to ensure that refugee children in Bangladesh are able to learn, play and have fun with their friends at our learning centres.

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