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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 08/09/2026

Everyone needs someone in their corner. Our new report shows the shocking lack of investment in Personal Advisers supporting young people leaving care. This means vulnerable teenagers are left to face adulthood completely on their own. Together, lets #EndTheCareCliff. Read the full report:

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 01/09/2026

Last week our Chief Executive, Anela Anwar, spoke to Sky News about the report on the early deaths of young people who were in care, led by Ashley John-Baptiste and Clare Chamberlain. Look out for our upcoming report on why we need more investment in Personal Advisers.

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 28/08/2026

Our third Annual EDI Report is here! Click the link below to read our report to see some of the progress we’ve made in building a more inclusive community for care-experienced young people. bit.ly/4hUE9J1

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 25/08/2026

Our statement on the report published today on the early deaths of young people who were in care. Need support? We're here for you. Contact our Care Advice Service, 10am-5pm, Mon-Fri: Call: 0800 023 2033 WhatsApp: 0786 003 4982 Email: advice@becomecharity.org.uk #CareExperienced #EndTheCareCliff

A dark blue background features the text "Leaving Care Shouldn't Cost Lives" at the top, with a yellow brushstroke below it. Beneath, a large blue speech bubble contains a quote: "When leaving care can lead to the loss of a young person’s life, it’s beyond tragic. It shows why we urgently need to end the care cliff and fix the care system that is failing young people.

Care leavers tell us there’s no-one holding the full picture of their lives, leading to gaps in support and missed warning signs. We welcome the Government’s focus on relationships and the workforce.

Our new research shows Personal Advisers can make a huge difference to the lives of care leavers, but their role is not well understood or supported. Investing in Personal Advisers will be key to ensuring care leavers get the stability they need". Anela Anwar, Chief Executive at Become

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 21/08/2026

We’ve teamed up with The Big Issue and Wren, a care-experienced young person we support, to share the reality of trying to find work and how our Propel Into Work team has helped him along the way. Read the full article: uk.news.yahoo.com/everyone-wants-jo…

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 19/08/2026

Want to join Team Become and help us change the care system for the better? We're looking for two new brilliant colleagues: - Operations Assistant - Marketing & Communications Manager Interested? Click the link to apply: bit.ly/4wN8ahO

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 06/08/2026

Real change starts when care-experienced young people lead the conversation. One of the biggest impacts we made this year was securing 13 major changes to the care system, shaped by the voices and experiences of those who know it best. Read our latest Impact Report: bit.ly/4cgGFFA

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 04/08/2026

More teenagers are being let down every year by a care system that expects them to move on because of their age, not because they're ready. Leaving care too soon can increase the risk of poverty, poor mental health and homelessness. Find out more: bit.ly/4wvfM98

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 31/07/2026

Last week, our CEO, Anela Anwar, spoke to BBC Three Counties Radio about children in care being moved miles away. Our #GoneTooFar campaign shows the impact these moves are having. The Government has taken steps forward, but more needs to be done. Find out more: bit.ly/4wxpGHo

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 30/07/2026

For over 30 years, we've been standing alongside care-experienced young people, championing their voices and pushing for a better care system. And this year, together, we've made an even bigger impact. Read our latest Impact Report to find out more: bit.ly/4w2ymVd

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 21/07/2026

We spoke to eight young women, aged 18 to 27, from across England. All had been moved long distances. All had experienced exploitation. With the right support, every child in care can have the love, stability and opportunities they deserve. Read our latest report: bit.ly/4yPVIjB

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 15/07/2026

The care system is broken. But it isn’t broken forever. With a national plan and proper investment to create the right homes in the right places, we can make sure children can grow and feel safe. Let’s end profiteering in children’s care. Read the full article: bit.ly/4vt08cX

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 14/07/2026

Over 18,000 children in care are living away from their local area - some more than 500 miles away. Every year, this number grows. Our new report shows that being cut off from their support network is putting girls in care at risk. Read our full report: bit.ly/4vtYxnu

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 10/07/2026

Children in care need stability, connection, and safety. Not distance. Not isolation. Not exploitation. Our new #GoneTooFar report shares the voices of care-experienced young women and how distance moves put them at risk. Watch the video below and read the full report: bit.ly/4vivxPi

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 09/07/2026

Being moved miles from home didn’t keep them safe. It put them at risk. Our new #GoneTooFar report shares the voices of care-experienced young women and how these moves put them at risk of exploitation. Together, let’s fix this broken system. Read the full report: bit.ly/4vivxPi

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 29/06/2026

200 miles later... they’ve crossed the finish line! 🚴 A massive congrats and thanks to everyone who took part in the Biking for Children in Care 25th anniversary ride. There’s still time to support the cause if you haven't already: bit.ly/44AllXr

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 25/06/2026

Good luck to everyone taking part in Biking for Children in Care! 🚴 It’s their 25th anniversary ride, with cyclists setting off today from Lincoln and finishing up 200 miles later in York on Monday. Every mile cycled and every donation will help change the lives of care-experienced young people.

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 04/06/2026

We’re pleased to see the Government’s focus on loving relationships. We now need a national strategy to give every child the right home in the right place. Our #GoneTooFar campaign fights to keep children close to the people and places that matter to them. Find out more: bit.ly/3S4cXfQ

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 01/06/2026

Want to take part in one of the most iconic running events in the world? 🏃‍♀️ Join our team on September 13 for the #GreatNorthRun and help make a difference for care-experienced young people. Sign up today: bit.ly/4u7oA32

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 21/05/2026

Chereece, a care-experienced young person we work with, shares her experience of being moved into illegal, unregistered children’s homes. Her story is yet another reminder: the care system is failing, and it's children and young people paying the price. Read the full article: bbc.in/4dEEHPi

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 30/04/2026

We’re really pleased that the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act has become law. For care-experienced young people, this Act will make a huge difference. We’ve worked closely with young people to help influence these changes, so it’s great to see the Government listened and took action.

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 08/04/2026

Our response to the Children’s Commissioner’s report, ‘Children waiting to leave hospital’. We need a national strategy to create the right homes in the right places where children can grow and feel safe. The Government needs to act now. Read about our #GoneTooFar campaign: bit.ly/4bWQGs1

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 30/03/2026

Last week, we supported some brilliant care-experienced young people to give evidence to the Joint Committee on Human Rights, sharing their views on how well the social care system upholds young people’s rights. It was an important conversation, and we hope it helps to drive change.

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 27/03/2026

Join us on 22 April by wearing red, getting creative, and raising funds so we can be there for care-experienced young people everyday. Whether it’s dressing up in red or hosting red-themed games, you can help us raise awareness. Get involved: bit.ly/4d6ltDH

On red background, white text reads: "'Go Red' for Become," "Wednesday 22 April," and "Wear red to support children in care and care-experienced young people." Below, a hand holds a yellow megaphone, with the words "Make Change Happen" emanating from it in blue text. An arrow points to the right at the bottom.

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 25/03/2026

Many care-experienced young people don’t get the support they need and are left to face adulthood alone at 16, 17, or 18 - long before anyone should have to be independent. A monthly donation can be a powerful way to show up for young people. Be someone they can rely on: bit.ly/4rWzpUG

A red background with bold white text at the top reads, “Become Someone to Rely On.” Below, inside a peach speech bubble, is the quote: “I got kicked out of my placement at 1am and they had nowhere for me to go, so I had to move to a hospital 30 miles away and call that my home for four months.” The quote is attributed to “a care-experienced young person.” At the bottom, white text invites people to join a community of regular givers supporting care-experienced young people.

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 24/03/2026

How can your services best support the needs of care-experienced young people during key transitions? We’re teaming up with ReThink to share findings from their latest research in this area. Join us online on Tuesday 21 April, 9:30am-11am. Join this important conversation: bit.ly/4uDxOWa

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 18/03/2026

The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for care-experienced children and young people is launching a new inquiry into how the care system protects and supports children’s relationships. Watch Jess Asato MP, co-chair of the APPG, explain more about the inquiry. Get involved: bit.ly/4lJkifO

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 08/03/2026

For #InternationalWomensDay this year, Alex looks back on her early memories and reflects on what this day means to her.❤️ Click the link to read her full blog: bit.ly/4uaYwFk #IWD #CareExperienced #YoungPeople

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 08/03/2026

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! ❤️ Every care-experienced girl and young woman should have their rights protected, their voices heard, and equal access to opportunities. Today, and every day, we’re celebrating them and continuing to push for change, so they can thrive.

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 06/03/2026

Have you heard the big news? @jinglejam.co.uk will be supporting us again this year! Last year was incredible, and the support we received meant we could reach even more care-experienced young people. A massive thanks to everyone at Jingle Jam for making this possible 🙌 #JingleJam2026

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 02/03/2026

There's a lot going on in the world right now and it may be making you feel upset or unsettled. Our Care Advice Line is open 10am to 5pm. We're here to listen and support you. Call: 0800 023 2033 WhatsApp: 0786 003 4982 Email: advice@becomecharity.org.uk

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 27/02/2026

Are you, or someone you support, care-experienced and thinking of applying to uni? We’re running a free online workshop to help students understand how student finance works and everything they need to know before and after they apply. Click the link to sign up: bit.ly/4azOt57

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The session covers the student finance application process, required evidence, additional funding, and tips for care-experienced students.

Date and time: Wednesday 4 March, 6–7pm.

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 27/02/2026

Huge thanks to a wonderful group of dog walkers in Sheffield who fundraised £600 from the sale of their book, Dogs of Chelsea Park, in memory of their dear friend Barley. She was a real champion of children in care and care leavers ❤️ You’re all brilliant, and we couldn’t do this without you.

A person is wearing a large, fluffy brown dog costume with a small black hat, standing in front of a blue shop window decorated with various cards, photos, and Christmas decorations.

Cover of a book titled "Dogs of Chelsea Park." It features a whimsical illustration of four dogs in a park setting, surrounded by greenery and a sign reading "Sneaky Hound Walk." The subtitle reads "Tales of the adventures & friendships of the dogs and their people."

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 27/02/2026

Yesterday, we were at The Care Leaders Summit in York 🙌 We loved chatting about our support services and our Personal Adviser Development Programme, which is the first accredited programme of its kind in England. Find out more about our programme: bit.ly/4qTdhK9

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 26/02/2026

On Tuesday, Tia, a care-experienced young person, joined us for a breakfast meeting at Downing Street. Watch her video for some behind-the-scenes moments from the day 🙌 Want to know more about what we get up to? Click the link below: bit.ly/4cNq2T1

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 26/02/2026

We were back at Number 10 yesterday with some brilliant care-experienced young people and our trustees, joined by Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds. We discussed young people’s aspirations, the opportunities that public appointments can create, and why diversity in decision-making matters.

A group of 25 people stand in front of the famous black door of Number 10 Downing Street, surrounded by the building's traditional black wrought-iron railings. They are a diverse mix of men and women dressed in formal attire, smiling.

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 20/02/2026

For #CareDay, Ashe reflects on her experience of entering care at 14 and challenges the stigma around older children in care. Read her full blog: bit.ly/46il5xL Get involved and celebrate Care Day with us!

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 20/02/2026

To celebrate #CareDay, Chloe Mae from our Youth Editorial Board, shares her story of being in foster care and why she wants to see change within the care system. Find out how to get involved and celebrate Care Day with us! bit.ly/4aYZmNR

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 20/02/2026

Today is #CareDay 🙌 Join us to show you care. We want to show that there are many people who care about children and young people with care experience. Find our how you can get involved: bit.ly/4aYZmNR

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 19/02/2026

Tomorrow is the 11th annual Care Day! And we want to hear from you. Watch the video to see how you can get involved. Don’t forget to include #CareDay so we can share your posts. Together, let’s raise awareness and make the care system better. 🙌

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 13/02/2026

Vote for Become to help us receive over £25,000! Project for Awesome is a fundraiser where people vote for the charities they want to support. Every vote helps us to continue supporting care-experienced children and young people. projectforawesome.com/videos/projec…

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 04/02/2026

It’s great to see the Government committing to recruit and keep more foster carers. We hope this will mean more children can stay close to home and their siblings. Our #GoneTooFar campaign fights to keep children close to the people and places that matter. Find out more: loom.ly/A5d26pM

On a red background, large white text at the top reads “ Keeping children close to the people and places that matter”

Below this is a pink rectangular quotation box containing the text: "We welcome the Government’s commitment to recruit and retain more foster carers, particularly strengthening local authority provision, so more children can stay close to home and with their siblings.

For too long, children in care have been moved to a foster home miles away, due to nowhere suitable nearby, breaking relationships, disrupting education and harming their mental health.

With foster carers leaving the sector in record numbers while children continue to enter care each year, this plan must work now and for the future. Success will mean no child is moved away, when it’s not in their best interests.

Keeping children close to the people and places that matter to them must be the priority, so they have the stability, safety and support they need.

By Anela Anwar, Chief Executive ”

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 30/01/2026

This week, the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Care-Experienced Children and Young People, which we support, held its Annual General Meeting. We’re pleased to share that jessasatomp.bsky.social and darrenpaffey.bsky.social have been elected as Co-Chairs. Exciting plans ahead - watch this space!

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 22/01/2026

Brilliant news to kick-start the morning 🙌 UCAS application fee will be waived for care leaver applicants across the UK up to age 26, from the 2027 application cycle. This will make a real difference for many young people across the UK.

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 19/01/2026

One week. Two reports. Again, showing that the care system is failing - and it's children and young people paying the price. But this can be fixed. We need a national strategy to create the right homes where children can grow and feel safe. Read the full article: loom.ly/DrIHAzg

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 15/01/2026

It's good to see the Government increasing support for care leavers but it doesn't go far enough. Thousands of care-experienced young people are still facing homelessness every year. Let's fix this. Let's permanently #EndTheCareCliff Read our letter in The Guardian: loom.ly/Ub_4FUE

On a red background, large yellow text at the top reads “LET’S END THE CARE CLIFF.” Below this is a pink rectangular quotation box containing the text: “...The Government’s recent offer of free eye tests and prescriptions for care leavers is a welcome step in strengthening support for those leaving care. However, this measure does little to address the far more urgent crisis facing care leavers: a third will experience homelessness within two years of leaving care.” The quote is attributed in blue text at the bottom of the quotation box to Anela Anwar, Chief Executive, Letter, The Guardian.

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 08/01/2026

Huge Policy win 🙌 Last year, we suggested changes to strengthen the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill to better support care-experienced young people. Today, the Government has adopted them. Watch Simone, our Policy and Public Affairs Officer, give a full breakdown.

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 06/01/2026

We’re so excited to introduce our new Youth Editorial Board 🙌 Ashe, Autumn, Chloe, Lawrence, Mary, Max, Tia and Tash will be joining us over the next year, working on creative projects and helping us to reach even more care-experienced young people. Watch this space!

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 31/12/2025

Here's some of our favourite moments from 2025! From campaigning and visiting No. 10, to incredible collaborations with our partners and creators for Jingle Jam, it’s been a year to remember. Thank you to everyone who made 2025 so special – here’s to 2026 🙌

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 30/12/2025

The moment it happened! 🏆 Huge congratulations to Ashley for winning Celebrity Mastermind last night! This support helps us to continue the work we do at Become to stand with care-experienced young people.

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