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A child who knows only mistreatment and neglect can feel as though life is just dismal and grey. Imagine if you felt like it was raining Every Single Day.

We offer protection and nurture, brighten up lives and build futures.

We help our children learn to cope with their experiences in a happy and caring environment, until they establish confidence in themselves and trust in family life.

By donating you will help children who have been let down in the worst possible ways.

With your support we can Stop the Rain.

Poppy's Story - Written in her own words

I came from a rough family - history of abuse in the family. When my dad left I was really young it led to me and my brother getting hurt. So we were unsafe and noticed by social services who were keeping an eye on my family.

I went into foster care and I was abused physically, mentally and especially sexually. I did not know right from wrong so my behaviour was different than children my age. Even when my other family tried to look after me, it just ripped at the seams.

My last foster placement was lovely and my foster family was lovely too. But, even when they tried my behaviour was too difficult, so I came to Caldecott because it was unfair on them.

Even in Caldecott my behaviour still happened so I got followed around. I was so annoying. When I saw people leave (move on from Caldecott) I knew I had to clean my act up. So I did. Then adults became really understanding, and then it started to feel like home. Christmas was the best, the feeling of knowing you’re not the only one without your family was so great.

My progress in my behaviour got noticed and I went to a smaller house in Caldecott. So I did cooking and cleaning and got trust. So I settled in well I have gone to mainstream school. It is ok I am getting bullied but I want the best GCSEs I can get so I have to try.

Also I think I am special for what I have gone through and come out the other end and still have a smile, it’s great.

Also I am hoping to get a foster family and this time there won’t be nothing happening except me feeling ok there. So I have my fingers crossed for it to be happy this time.

Poppy (Aged 14)

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Paint-Your-Own-Wellies

Paint your own Wellies and help raise money for the Caldecott Foundation

If you have taken part in our Paint-Your-Own-Wellies competition then please email a photo of your wellies to us by Monday, 1 February in order to be entered into our design competition.

Street Art Kicks off Campaign

Caldecott Sun drawn in chalk on the street outside Chatham Dockside Outlet.

The Caldecott Foundation linked up with students from Canterbury Christchurch University and UCA to give shoppers an eye-full of art and information read more...