The Kids Network

Not every child needs answers. Some just need to be heard.
That’s where mentors come in.

At The Kids Network, we champion quiet connection.
Listening builds trust, confidence, and calm.

Want to be that person for a Little Londoner?
Sign up to mentor with us.
www.thekidsnetwork.org.uk/i...

Swap one night out a month for something unforgettable.
£35 pcm = one child’s year of mentoring.
That is impact that lasts.

Want to fundraise but not a runner?
Try an Easter egg hunt, spring art auction, or karaoke night.

Email Adam to plan your idea: a.jack@thekidsnetwork.org.uk

Starting your career? Mentoring builds skills that no lecture can teach.
Empathy
Communication
Connection.

Come and chat with us at the Camden & Islington Volunteering Fair today to find out more ✨

J used to think the only entertainment was tablets & telly. Now he finds calm watching sunsets. Mentoring gave him confidence, peace & joy in nature. That’s the power of support thank you to our funders for making it possible.
#FundersMatter #LittleLondoners

We meet children before the leap to secondary school - right when confidence wobbles & friendships shift. One-to-one mentoring gives them a steady hand in a time of big change. Early intervention works.
#MentorMagic #EarlyIntervention #LittleLondoners

Curious about becoming a mentor? We’ll be at  the Camden & Islington Spring Volunteering Fair next week. Come say hi, ask questions & hear how one hour a week can change a child’s world.
🔗Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/camd...
#MentorMagic #LittleLondoners #VolunteeringInLondon

 There’s no one way to be a mentor. You just show up, listen, and build trust one hour at a time. However you do it, the impact on a child’s confidence and wellbeing is real.

Could that be you?

Sign up today: www.thekidsnetwork.org.uk/i...

#MentorMagic #Volunteering #LittleLondoners

 Donations = impact. It isn’t just numbers, it’s moments that matter. £35 a month supports a child through mentoring that builds confidence, joy and connection.

💛Give today: www.thekidsnetwork.org.uk/i...

#FundraisingThatMatters #LittleLondoners #MentorMagic

Could your pupils benefit from 1:1 mentoring? We partner with schools across London to support children aged 8–11 with trained, trusted mentors who build confidence, resilience & school-readiness.
Find out more:
#LittleLondoners #MentorMagic#LittleLondoners

💛 Starting secondary school can feel overwhelming. But a mentor makes all the difference.
💬 “It’s been very nice and it’s definitely improved me speaking to people, meeting new friends, and overcoming my fear of secondary school.” – Mentee
✨ A small commitment, a huge impact. Become a mentor today!

🏃‍♂️ Only 5 spots left for the Battersea Park Half!

Fast, flat & perfect for first-timers or PB-chasers. Plus, every mile supports a child in London through mentoring.

📆 10 May 2025 | 💷 £10 entry (we cover 2/3!)

🚀 Secure your spot now:
runforcharity.com/the-kids-...

#RunForCharity

It’s #childrensmentalhealthweek and at @thekidsnetwork.bsky.social our mentors do an awesome job of helping children to “know yourself, grow yourself”

"she is my favourite part of the day each Wednesday. She gives me power. She is fun. She is the thing that makes me always happy"

Run For Charity

👋 Hi charity racers!

What's next for you in 2025:
🏃‍♀️ A light 10k run?
🚲 A 25k bike ride?
🏆 An epic 105-miler?
🔥 Or the notorious Tough Mudder?

Race for The Kids Network and help #LittleLondoners have happier childhoods.

Find a race near you ➡️ runforcharity.com/the-kids-net...
#CharityRace

We’ve joined 850+ orgs who believe every child should:

🌱 Grow up with enough money for a decent standard of living
🏡 Live in a decent, secure, affordable, warm home
📚 Be able to thrive, learn and develop regardless of family income

🌞 Grow up free from the threat of poverty
#EndChildPoverty

🤝 We’ve joined the Coalition for Ending Child Poverty.

300,000 children would be lifted out of poverty if the government’s “Two-Child Limit” was scrapped. Child poverty does not have to be accepted and we believe that change can come if we all join together in demanding it.

Lots of ❤️ to the team of experts working pro bono / on reduced rates, whose contributions made our new site possible:

Toucan Content, Ruth Faulkner, Heather DeLand, Simon Lucey, Dave Boxall, Holly Monger

And Quintessentially Foundation for their generous funding!
www.thekidsnetwork.org.uk

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🏁 Our new website is live! Featuring:

🎨 New branding
🖊️ New messaging
🚀 New strategy

Our mission to support #LittleLondoners attracted a mix of pro bono time and reduced rates from experts who contributed their time to help us achieve something we’re proud of.
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“Be yourself and let your mentee do the same” - The Kids Network We have been really enjoying putting the spotlight on our mentors past and present to celebrate #NationalMentoringDay over the past week, we hope you also celebrated. The Kids Network spoke to alumni ...

Mentoring is a two-way street!

“One unforgettable #MentorMagic moment for me was the river of dreams activity, where my mentee showed hope and a beautiful vision for her future.”

Read more about Cher’s mentoring journey🧡 www.thekidsnetwork.org.uk/be-yourself-...

Become A Mentor - The Kids Network Give back and volunteer with The Kids Network by becoming a positive role model for a little Londoner. Find out more about becoming a mentor here.

Want to be a volunteer mentor? You get:

Training and support📚
Weekly fun with a Little Londoner– the park, cinema, and more.
Helping them to set goals and grow in a safe space🏆
A supportive network of other mentors

Change a child’s life today! Apply now: www.thekidsnetwork.org.uk/become-a-men...

Do you know our 3 key objectives?

🤝 Create Connections: bring people together from all walks of life to share perspectives.

🧡 Support Wellbeing: create fun experiences for children to connect and reduce stress.

🌱 Develop Tools for the Future: support children to build skills and set goals.

🎉 Happy New Year, Bluesky community 🎉

New year, same mission: changing young lives, one mentorship at a time.

2025 is here! Let’s make it bigger and brighter for those who need it most.

✨ Stay tuned for ways to get involved – your New Year's resolutions might just take on a whole new meaning…

As Bluesky continues to grow, we want to take a moment to highlight the challenges children across London are facing today ⬇️

1 in 3 children are unhappy with at least one aspect of their life.
38% of children in London live in poverty.

We exist to change this. Stick with us to learn how!

Run For Charity

Have you set your New Year’s resolutions yet?🎯

Make one with impact…

🌟 Find an event on Run For Charity that excites you and fundraise for TKN
🌟 Become a mentor and transform a child’s life
🌟 Donate £35 to fund a month of mentorship for a Little Londoner

runforcharity.com/charity/the-...

As we push the tinsel and mince pie dust from our eyes, we just wanted to say:

Happy Holidays from all of us at The Kids Network!

This year, we’ve shared countless smiles, adventures and moments of growth with our Little Londoners.

Thank you to you all for your support, you made it happen 🌟

“I never went to fun places before, like the cinema. My mum can’t take me because she has a baby and the baby is so loud. I have always wanted to go to the cinema and now I can.”
– Maria*, age 11

A simple trip to the cinema can mean the world to a child 🧡

Volunteer now via the link in our bio!

Hear direct from our Little Londoners:

“I’ve had the best time with my mentor because I haven’t been outside that much. And on the weekends, I don’t go out, so I’ve had the best time of my life being able to”
– Alecia*, age 10

Mentoring makes these moments possible🫂

Sign up today🌟

We launched our firt Starter Pack! Check out some of the kids charities with like-minded approaches to us. You can follow, engage, and share.

Come join the conversation.

Have we missed any? Comment with the charity that you'd include. 💬

Donate to an amazing cause today. Anything you can give will make a huge difference!

Can you give just £35? 🎁

While it might cover a last-minute gift or round of drinks, £35 can gift a child an entire month of mentoring and adventure to build confidence and thrive.

This goes beyond just a holiday gift – it’s a brighter future ✨

Donate today: checkout.justgiving.com/ezuz9z5kzk

Text on orange background saying: 91% of children reported an increase in social and emotional capabilities.

Text on maroon background saying: 100% of children said they really enjoyed the time they spent with their mentor.

Text on green background saying: 100% of children on our programme reported an increase in wellbeing.

Ever wonder what time, fun, and connection can do? These stats are proof ⬇️

This is the power of mentoring– it’s life-changing, and it works.

Want to be part of the impact? 🤝 Visit the link in our bio and volunteer today!