Railway Children (UK Programme)

Who we are

WE BELIEVE IN A WORLD WHERE NO CHILD IS LOST TO THE STREETS

Founded in 1996, Railway Children has dedicated over a quarter of a century to developing outstanding practice and services for street-connected children. As we embark on our new strategy to 2027, we have ambitious plans to ensure no child is left behind, wherever we work. Every year, British Transport Police identify around 10,000 children at risk on the UK rail network. It offers young people a means to escape whatever they are running from and a place of shelter that feels safe. However, public transport can also deliver them to danger... With strong relationships across the UK rail industry, Railway Children applies contextual safeguarding principles to make sure someone is on hand to intervene early and protect children before they come to serious harm. Our Youth Practitioners create turning points in these young people’s lives that help them on a path to a better future. Together we can make our transport system a safe place for everyone. 

Our culture and values

WHAT WE STAND FOR

We stand for children

• The children who don’t have a voice.

• The invisible children.

• The children struggling to survive on the streets around the world every day.

• The generations of children suffering repeated cycles of abuse.

WE STAND FOR CHILDREN, THEIR CHILDHOODS AND THEIR FUTURES!

Our Values are

•  Never Give Up- face challened head on
• Have Courage- push boundaries. Think Big
• Eart Trust- Be honet. Always act with integrity
• How Campassion- Be kid and show respect to all
• Nurture Talent- Encourage growth. Enable others 

A GREAT PLACE TO WORK THE BENEFITS

As well as helping some of the world’s most vulnerable children and young people, there are some great perks if you’re lucky enough to work for Railway Children. Project visits Where possible, we encourage our staff to visit our projects and experience the work we do. That could be here in the UK, in India or East Africa. Time out You will start with 25 days holiday per year to recharge the batteries. After three years this will increase by an extra day per year until you reach a very relaxing 30 days leave. Pension We offer a pension contribution of 6% of annual salary. Birthday leave One additional day of annual leave within the month of your birthday. ‘Railway Children Day’ We might not be able to fund a Christmas party but because our Trustees value what we do, they grant an additional day per year where the office is closed, usually around Christmastime. A culture we’re proud of Driven by our CEO, family values are at the heart of our culture and make Railway Children an incredible place to work. As well as a flexible working environment, it’s one of the reasons why our staff retention is so impressive.