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Blog Read our blog from a story of care ambassador on her faith. Read more

Being a Christian in care

18th April 2021 Identity
Blog Our youth engagement intern reflects on her experience in the role. Read more

The life of an intern at Coram

14th April 2021
News Join us for our Transcribathon 2021. Read more

Join us for a one-day adventure into Coram’s history!

12th April 2021
Event Join us on 28 April for an all day transcribing session! Read more

Transcribathon 2021
Event Join us for an event with former Foundling pupils. Read more

Watch now: Memories of the Foundling Hospital
Blog Our Story of Care Ambassador Louise explains how important the sibling bond can be for children in care. Read more

What it means to be siblings in care

31st March 2021 Beyond care Identity
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Ellen discovers her great grandfather 

25th March 2021
Blog Coram historian Carol Harris talks about how attitudes to care have changed through the years. Read more

From the first admissions: How care has changed in 280 years

25th March 2021 Children's rights
Blog Read a young person’s letter in response to the BLM movement. Read more

Letter of the week: Be the rose that grows through concrete
Blog Read our blog from Coram Historian, Carol Harris. Read more

Waugh and child protection in the late 19th century

9th March 2021 Children's rights
Event Join us for an online event about Coram. Read more

Watch now: Thomas Coram Life and Legacy
Event View our discussion to mark the anniversary of the first admissions to the Foundling Hospital. Read more

Watch now: Public attitudes to care – past, present and future