This week, we attended the Lib Dem Conference to raise awareness of our campaigns and the issues they aim to tackle. And thanks to @nspcc.bsky.social for inviting us to their roundtable, bringing together so many people committed to change.

We know recent political statements may feel worrying and impact some people more than others, particularly for those facing racism or discrimination - which are unacceptable. Become is here for all care-experienced young people and every voice in our community matters.

We are so excited to be involved this year! 🎮 We love working with gamers, creators, and their communities. And a huge thanks to everyone at #JingleJam2025 - let's go!

Our Interim CEO, Clare Bracey, spoke to the BBC today following the latest National Audit Office report. This is yet another reminder: the care system is failing - and it’s children and young people paying the price. Find out how you can support: https://loom.ly/JohCEqA

Chereece, a care-experienced young person we work with, spoke to the BBC about her experience using food banks following the release of the Trussell Trust's 'Hunger in the UK' report. Listen to the full radio segment: https://loom.ly/1ijtTSw From 17:17 - 21.19

The Trussell Trust's report reveals that 40% of care-experienced people were food insecure in 2024. This is shocking. Too many young people are being expected to leave care before they feel ready. The Government must #EndTheCareCliff. Join our campaign: https://loom.ly/I-AkjCY

Today, our Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Matt Blow, is giving evidence to the Joint Committee on Human Rights as part of its new inquiry into the human rights of children in England’s social care system. Watch him live from 2:15pm 👇 https://loom.ly/9hYdBbA

The Children’s Commissioner’s School Census was published today, highlighting the urgent need to better support children in care through education. Read our full statement: https://loom.ly/tKrFM2o. You can also read our 'Moved During Exams' report here: https://loom.ly/zxs0fFA

This is the second of two amazing runs this weekend! Thanks to everyone running the #BigHalf in support of Become today. 🙌 Your support means we can be here for care-experienced young people when they need help the most. You’re brilliant, and we couldn’t do this without you. ❤️

A huge thanks to everyone running the #GreatNorthRun for Become today! 🏃‍♀️ Your support and dedication means we can keep fighting alongside children and young people for a better care system. We will be cheering you on all the way. Good luck!

Our interim CEO, Clare Bracey, and Ezra, one of the young people we work with, spoke to the Daily Mail about the reality of a care system that’s failing children whilst some private companies make massive profits. Read the full article: https://loom.ly/RojVXm8 (subscription required)

Know a care-experienced young person starting uni this September? 🎓 Our Care Advice Service is here to make sure no care-experienced student feels alone. We're here to listen and support. Call: 0800 023 2033 WhatsApp: 0786 003 4982 Email: [email protected]

We want everyone supporting care-experienced young people to feel confident and knowledgeable in their role. That’s why we offer practical, tailored training designed to meet your organisation’s needs, so you can continue making a real difference. Find our more: https://loom.ly/9oiA75w

If you know someone who is care experienced and could use support, we’re here for them. Whatever stage they’re at, we offer 1-2-1 guidance, workshops, and practical resources. Learn more about how we can support you. 👇 #YoungPeople #Care #Services #Support #CareExperienced

We’re delighted to introduce Anela Anwar as our new CEO. Anela began her career as a youth worker and brings a wealth of experience working directly with young people, including those with care experience. Anela will joins us in November. We can’t wait to have her on board! ❤️

We know results day can feel overwhelming, but our Care Advice Line is here to support you. Know a care experienced young person who might benefit from talking to our team? Swipe to find out how to get in touch today. #YoungPeople #Care #CareExperienced #GCSEResults #GCSE

We’re excited to reveal the official logo for National Care Leaver’s Month! 🙌 The winning design, created by a care-experienced young person, will be at the heart of celebrations this November. Save the date and watch this space for more updates and events!

Have you signed our #GoneTooFar petition? Every signature brings us one step closer to real change for care-experienced young people. ❤️ Click the link to sign the petition: https://loom.ly/GdSv_gM#GoneTooFar #YoungPeople #Care #CareExperienced #Petition

It’s A-level results day, and our interim CEO, Clare Bracey, spoke to LBC News about the instability many care-experienced students face and how it affects their exams. Listen to the full LBC segment here: https://loom.ly/8eLAx20 Start listening at 02:25:40 #CareExperienced #Alevels #Resultsday

Some words in the care system can feel confusing or overwhelming, but we're here to make them clear and simple for anyone who’s unsure. Swipe to find out what a pathway plan is and how it supports care-experienced young people. #YoungPeople #Care #CareExperienced #Dictionary

Chloe, a member of our Youth Editorial Board, has written about her experience at the All-Party Parliamentary Group event in June marking the 3-year anniversary of the Children’s Social Care Review. Read Chloe's blog in our Community space: https://becomecharity.org.uk/chloes-blog-on-appg-event/

For over 30 years, we've been supporting care-experienced young people and campaigning to improve the system. This past year, we've reached more young people than ever before. Our Impact Report for 2024/25: https://becomecharity.org.uk/about-us/our-impact/

Are you a Personal Advisor working in the North, East, or East Midlands looking to sharpen your skills? We have a few spaces left on our next accredited PA Learning Programme, co-delivered with our care-experienced Young Trainers. Sign up now: https://loom.ly/mAvx3S4 #Training #SocialWork

Too many care-experienced young people are expected to leave care and become 'independent' overnight - on their 18th birthday, or even younger. Care leavers we support have described that time as a “cliff edge”. Support our campaign to permanently #EndTheCareCliff: https://loom.ly/I-AkjCY

Every child needs stability to develop and thrive. Yet in England, more than 1 in 5 children in care are placed over 20 miles from home – some as far as 500 miles. Sign our petition to demand more from the Government. Together, we can stop this. https://loom.ly/t24avxY

Our Care Advice Service is a free, friendly support service for children in care and care leavers. You can call our team: 0800 023 2033 Message us on WhatsApp: 0786 003 4982 Email us: [email protected] We're here for you: https://loom.ly/2kfJ8yU

You know it. We know it. The care system’s broken, and it needs to change. Together, we’ll make it happen. Join Become the Movement to have your voice heard by the people in charge. Find out more: https://loom.ly/j94Vw4s

" With the estate agents who are going 'Well just ask your parents', I can't ask my parents." - Georgia, a young person we work with, spoke to Radio 4 this morning about rent guarantors. If you need support, call us for free: https://loom.ly/2kfJ8yU

Know someone care-experienced and job hunting? We're running a free online workshop, Wednesday 30 July 6pm-7pm, with advice and tips for job applications. Clancy, from our Propel into Work team, shares what we'll cover. Full details: https://loom.ly/C_ZUSL8

We've published our latest Impact Report for 2024/25. Discover our impact in numbers and hear directly from the care-experienced young people we work with, like Amaka. 👉 https://loom.ly/9bkyOtE

For over 30 years, we've been supporting care-experienced young people and campaigning to improve the system. This year, we have reached more young people than ever before. Read our latest Impact Report: https://loom.ly/9bkyOtE

The latest Ofsted stats on children's social care reveal an increase in the number of children's homes. But many are in still in the wrong places. Sign our #GoneTooFar petition to keep children in care close to the people and places that matter: https://loom.ly/GdSv_gM

Our Chief Exec Katharine Sacks-Jones speaking to BBC Breakfast last week about the Education's Committee's report on children's social care. It includes a recommendation to tackle the lack of suitable homes for children in care - a key ask of our #GoneTooFar campaign.

Tia, a care-experienced young person we work with, shared what the local connection tests being officially removed means to her. Read more from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/barrier-to-social-housing-now-lifted-for-vulnerable-people

We were on BBC Breakfast again (twice in one week!) talking about the Education Committee's new report on children's social care. Lamar, who gave evidence to the Committee, spoke on the sofa today. Well done, Lamar!

The Education Committee's report on children's social care is published today. It includes powerful evidence from care-experienced young people we work with. We now look forward to the Government taking action. Read the report: https://loom.ly/eW8pRSU

📺 We're back on the sofa this morning! Tune into BBC Breakfast at 8:15 to watch Lamar, a care-experienced young person we campaign with, & our Chief Exec Katharine Sacks-Jones, talk about the Education Committee's new report on children's social care.

What is a Designated Contact? The Designated Contact is a named member of staff at a college or uni who supports care leavers. Check out our Care Dictionary for more tricky terms: https://loom.ly/Tb9MoRs

Thinking about university but not sure where to start? This session is designed for care-experienced young people. Find out more & book here: https://loom.ly/QXF0EK

📺We're on the sofa this morning! Tune into BBC Breakfast at 8:15 to hear from Jess & Charlotte, two care-experienced young person we work with, & Katharine, our Chief Exec, about our latest report 'Moved During Exams'.

Have you heard about our free Care Advice Service? It's our friendly support service for children in care and care leavers. 📲 You can call, message or email us to get support or just for someone to talk to. https://org.pulse.ly/qhwd9bqjpt

"The proposal to delay the health element of Universal Credit until 22 will be devastating for young people already facing homelessness and financial insecurity without family support." - @katharinesj.bsky.social Read our full submission: https://becomecharity.org.uk/pathways-to-work-consultation/

Listen to Jess, a care-experienced young person we work with who was moved out of care during her A-Levels, & Katharine, our Chief Exec, talk to Times Radio about our new 'Moved During Exams' report https://thetimes.pulse.ly/patddxtdvo

We've responded to the Government's 'Pathways to Work' consultation on disability benefits. We're concerned the proposal to cut the health element of universal credit for under 22s will have a big impact on care leavers. Our response: https://org.pulse.ly/qbrq3jxlsx

Do you want to change the care system for the better? Join our team. Check out our current vacancies: BecomeCharity.org.uk/Jobs

Children in care face an impossible choice: focus on exams or cope with upheaval. They shouldn't have to choose. Every child needs stability when it matters most. Let’s give all children a fair chance. Read our latest report: https://org.pulse.ly/we71lxe3ps #GoneTooFar #EndTheCareCliff

Today, Iesha, a young person we work with, and Katharine, our Chief Exec, are in BBC South East talking about our new report: Moved During Exams. Read more here: https://bbc.pulse.ly/jm0jqbev7s

Thousands of children in care are being moved during their GCSEs and A-Levels. This can have a devastating, lifelong impact. Let's give all children a fair chance. Read & share our 'Moved During Exams' report: https://org.pulse.ly/vkufj0heos

Our new research shows the shocking disruption children in care face during crucial exam years. Every child needs stability when it matters most. Let's give all children a fair chance. Read the report: https://org.pulse.ly/cghabuvvn5

We've been calling for this move for a long time, and working with the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government to make it happen. So it's great to see that care leavers will be able to access social housing wherever they live from this summer 🙌