Railway Children and Aviva
Running away from home
Having a child run away from home is pretty much every parent's nightmare. Sadly, it's much more common than you think. It's estimated that a child runs away from home or care in the UK every five minutes.
Railway Children are working together with Aviva to provide help and support to children under 16 who have run away from home, or are at risk of doing so. Find out how you can help support the cause through Mumsnet.
Risks and consequences
Running away can have serious consequences. Find out more about the risks children face by running away here.
Watch this short film
Would you show this video to your child? Watch a short film about some of the dangers teenagers may face if they run away from home and tell us what you think. £2 donation from Aviva to Railway Children for every watch/comment!
Why do teenagers run away?
Find out why teenagers decide to run away, and how common problems can lead to spur-of-the-moment decisions.
The warning signs of running away
Are you concerned that your teenager may be thinking of running away? Here's how to spot the warning signs.
Support Railway Children
For every comment you leave on a Railway Children thread, Aviva will donate £2 as part of its charity partnership. Find out how the money is spent.
What is Railway Children?
Railway Children helps and supports children under the age of 16 who have run away from home or are at risk of doing so.
Missing teen help and advice
If your teenager goes missing, get advice and resources on what you can do, plus information about what happens if you file a missing person report.
See how much you've raised
Every time you get involved in the campaign and help raise awareness of the issue, Aviva will donate £2 to Railway Children. See how much you've already raised.
