A CHARITY which provides support for children and families in Hampshire has been shortlisted for four national awards, writes Michael Seymour.

Safe Families for Children, which helps vulnerable children and struggling families, works with both Hampshire County Council and Southampton City Council to prevent problems from escalating and children having to enter care.

The charity has now been recognised for its work with nominations for the Children and Young People Now Family Support Award, the 3rd Sector Care Awards Community Engagement Award, Innovative Quality Outcomes Award, and the Centre for Social Justice Family Support Award.

Keith Danby, chief executive of Safe Families for Children, said: “It’s an enormous honour to be shortlisted for these awards.”

Mr Danby added: It’s an indication of the work we at Safe Families are passionate about – creating better outcomes for children and families in crisis across England.

“We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the thousands of volunteers who have come forward and who provide so much hope and support to overwhelmed families.”

Safe Families has already supported more 1,700 families and benefitted more than 4,200 children using its network of over 3,500 volunteers.