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RSPCA South London branch looks back on 46 years of helping animals on the charity’s bicentenary anniversary

The RSPCA celebrated its bicentenary anniversary this year, marking 200 years since a coffee shop meeting turned into a pledge

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Children in care waiting longer to be adopted

Children in the UK waited longer in care before being adopted in 2023 than in previous years according to new

Croydon search for 30 foster families after tough COVID year for young people

Croydon fostering service has announced an initiative to find 30 new foster families for young people this year, focusing on

Number of older cared for children higher in London than national average

The percentage of children 16 or over categorised as cared for was higher in London than the national average in

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home achieve prestigious volunteering status for second time

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s volunteering programme was awarded the UK quality standard accreditation status for a second time this

It’s an MBE for wonder parents Brenda and Gordon MBE after fostering more than 200 children

Foster parents who have cared for more than 200 children since 1989 were awarded an MBE in the Queen’s birthday

‘Exceptional’ Croydon foster carer scoops top national gong at award ceremony attended by Kate Middleton

A Croydon foster carer with more than 10 years’ experience looking after children was honoured with an award at a

Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock urges primary school children to ‘Move’ for Battersea animal charity

Little Mix pop starlet Leigh-Ann Pinnock is urging primary schools to showcase their best moves to raise money for the

Race is on to find forever homes for leggy Lurchers and Greyhounds at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Leggy Lurchers and gangly Greyhounds have taken over a Battersea animal charity and are all seeking new homes. Battersea Dogs

‘Do something amazing’: Wimbledon dad promotes Foster Care Fortnight as charity reveals London care crisis

The critical shortage of foster carers – 1,020 in London alone – is being highlighted by Foster Care Fortnight, as

London’s LGBT community urged to consider parenthood during Adoption and Fostering Week

A rallying call for more members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community to take up the adoption and

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