News
Read our news updates below to find out about our latest developments, views and fundraising work.
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Suspension of the National Adoption Register
In August 2018, the Department for Education communicated that the statutory Adoption Register for England will be suspended for an indeterminate period from 29 March 2019, while future needs across adoption and fostering are considered.
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Coram Beanstalk welcome Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall
Children from local schools and pre-schools across Liverpool welcomed Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall to Liverpool Central Library on 12 February to mark two years of Story Starters – a reading programme delivered by national charity, Coram Beanstalk, which trains volunteers to work with children aged 3-5 and introduces them to the world of books and stories.
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Valentine's joy for Coram adopter
Susan met the daughter she adopted through Coram on Valentine's Day. Watch our film to find out about their instant connection and how she fell in love with her straight away
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Children's Mental Health Week 2019
Renuka Jeyarajah-Dent, Deputy CEO of Coram, shines a spotlight on Coram’s therapeutic work as part of Children’s Mental Health Week 2019.
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Beanstalk joins the Coram group of charities
National literacy charity Beanstalk is joining the Coram group of charities to become Coram Beanstalk from 1 February 2019.
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Voices 2019 is open for entries!
Voices 2019, Coram Voice’s annual writing competition for children in care and care leavers, is open for entries.
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Met's first female commissioner, Cressida Dick, speaks at Inspiring Women event
On 15 January, Coram had the honour of welcoming the first female commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service Cressida Dick CBE QPM and Jenny Coles, President Elect of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services for our ‘Inspiring Women’ discussion.
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Coram responds to NAO report 'Pressures on children’s social care'
Carol Homden, CEO of Coram, responds to the National Audit Office's report 'Pressures on children’s social care' published today.
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Inspiring Women event on 15 January with Met's first female commissioner Cressida Dick
Inspiring Women discussion with Cressida Dick CBE QPM, the first female commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service
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Dr Carol Homden's New Year Message
We would like to wish you a Happy New Year and all the best for 2019, from all at Coram.
