KidsOut

Who we are

KidsOut’s mission is to bring moments of joy, fun and hope that aid the healing and recovery of children impacted by domestic abuse. We provide support for children in refuge across the United Kingdom and create joy-filled experiences that empower each child to overcome adversity, unlock their full potential and flourish in a nurturing and inclusive environment. KidsOut has been supporting disadvantaged children for over 35 years.

Last year we:

- Supported over 20,000 children who are in refuge fleeing domestic violence.

- Delivered over 15,000 Toy Boxes and over 150,000 toys.

- Took over 57,000 children out on Fun Days.

- Delivered over 340 enriching workshops through a diverse range of partners and programmes.

- Donated 175 digital devices to children in refuges, to help them with their schoolwork.

- Offered over 5,500 food vouchers during school holidays so children can stay nourished during the holidays.

Our culture and values

Each year we help bring smiles to the faces of thousands of vulnerable and disadvantaged children by providing fun and wellbeing experiences, day trips, toys and books, to children those who might otherwise have none.

In collaboration with the Women’s Aid Federation, we supports over 20,000 children living in over 650 women’s refuges in the UK. These children, along with their mothers, will have fled domestic abuse to seek safety in refuges and safe houses. The children will have either witnessed or personally experienced, emotional, physical and/or sexual abuse and will usually arrive in refuge with no more possessions than the clothes they are wearing.

KidsOut provides these children with a box of age and gender appropriate brand-new toys and books to help the child’s transition into their new home. It also provides toys for children at Christmas, ensuring that every child has toys to open on Christmas Day.

The charity also supports thousands of disadvantaged children, including those with life-limiting disabilities, those who are carers for parents and or siblings, and children who live within families facing extreme financial hardship. KidsOut provide these children with day trips, toys, and a wide range of wellbeing experiences, so that these vulnerable children feel valued and have something to look forward to.