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Coram CEO Dr Carol Homden made Dame Commander of the British Empire (DBE)
Coram Chief Executive Dr Carol Homden has been announced as Dame Commander of the British Empire in the New Year Honours List 2026, for services to children and families.
Campaign to get 1,000 children reading for pleasure
The Society of Authors and Coram Beanstalk have launched a campaign aimed at supporting 1,000 primary school children to become life-long readers.
One in three young care leavers have low wellbeing, with wellbeing rates declining in recent years, says Coram Institute report
One in three (32%) young care leavers report having low wellbeing, according to new analysis from the largest survey of its kind, published today by the Coram Institute for Children.
Coram granted independent research organisation status by the UKRI
On World Children’s Day, Coram is delighted to announce that the charity’s application to UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) for recognition as an independent research organisation (IRO) has been successful, and that we are now eligible to bid directly for research grant funding from the seven research councils of the United Kingdom.
The Coram Institute for Children will be the UK’s very first 'think and do' centre dedicated to advancing the life chances of children and young people, both at home and internationally, and committed to turning insight into impact in both policy and practice.
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The Coram Impact and Evaluation team works with public sector, commercial and third-sector organisations as well as children, parents and academics to evaluate and improve services for families and children.
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Coram International works with governments, UN bodies, IGOs and NGOs around the world to protect and promote children and young people’s human rights.
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We champion children’s rights and wellbeing, making lives better through legal support, expert advocacy, adoption services and therapeutic, educational and cultural programmes.
