Media Centre
Become (formerly known as The Who Cares? Trust) has been supporting, and campaigning for, children in care and young care leavers since 1985. Our experienced spokespeople can talk authoritatively and confidently about the issues facing children in care and young care leavers. We believe it’s important to listen to children and young people and what they think about care – and that extends to media comment. We will try and facilitate links between young people and journalists when this is appropriate.
If you have an enquiry for Become, please contact us on 020 7017 2784 or email media@becomecharity.org.uk
Recent Press Releases
Sept 2019: Become launches new strategy
Aug 2019: Become responds to 2019 Stability Index
Jul 2019: Become appoints new CEO
Oct 2018: Teachers Who Care
Sept 2018: Propel Relaunched for the 2018/19 Academic Year
March 2018: Become Wins National Campaigning Award
July 2017: Support for Teachers Needed to Tackle Stigma
July 2017: Become welcomes new Chair of Trustees
Sept 2019: Become launches new strategy
Aug 2019: Become responds to 2019 Stability Index
Jul 2019: Become appoints new CEO
Oct 2018: Teachers Who Care
Sept 2018: Propel Relaunched for the 2018/19 Academic Year
March 2018: Become Wins National Campaigning Award
July 2017: Support for Teachers Needed to Tackle Stigma
July 2017: Become welcomes new Chair of Trustees
News and Opinion
Inspired by #makesomenoise day to take on an amazing challenge for children in care and young care leavers?
Look at our events calendar, choose your distance and walk, run or cycle to unleash the potential of children in care and young care leavers 
https://becomecharity.org.uk/support-our-work/fundraising/fundraising-events/ …
"Recurring themes are aspirations, independence, dreams and generally ideas and values that help them feel belonging." @ricflomusic inspires children in care through rap. https://lght.ly/804afl9
A great example of listening and learning from care-experienced young people by @FansofJWilson with @whocaresscot. https://lght.ly/odo6gd2
Take a look at our new workshops for young people! From knowing your rights to knowing yourself, managing emotions to managing the move to independence, these free 1-hr workshops can be delivered at your organisation - click the link to find out more. https://lght.ly/bc6lekn
"The earlier children's aspirations are raised and broadened, the better." It's so important that professionals show ambition and aspiration for children and young people in their care. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-50042459 …