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We’re proud to reveal the winners of Voices 2025!
Last Friday 30 May, we were thrilled to announce the winners of Voices 2025, our writing competition for children in care and young care leavers, at a very special award ceremony hosted by broadcaster, TV presenter, author and inspirational speaker Ashley John-Baptiste, who is care-experienced, alongside former Voices competition winner, Ira Hakim, at Kimpton Fitzroy London Hotel.
Shortlists announced for Voices 2025!
The judges have announced the four shortlists for this year's Voices Writing Competion for children in care and care leavers.
Voices 2025: Care Leavers Shortlist
Shortlisted entries from the care leavers category of the Voices Writing Competition 2025
Voices 2025: Upper Secondary Shortlist
Shortlisted entries from the Upper Secondary age category of the Voices Writing Competition 2025
Voices 2025: Lower Secondary Shortlist
Shortlisted entries from the Lower Secondary age group of the Voices Writing Competition 2025
Voices 2025: Primary Shortlist
Shortlisted entries from the Primary age group of the Voices Writing Competition 2025
A National Voice welcomes new DfE Leaving Care Allowance guidance
A National Voice (ANV), the children in care council for England, hosted by Coram Voice, welcomes new guidance published by the Department for Education to help care leavers understand the support they are entitled to.
50 Voices: Emily’s story
Coram Voice Advocate Emily shares how how she came to advocacy, and the difference her work makes
50 Voices: Claire’s story
Coram Voice Advocate Claire shares how how she came to advocacy, and the difference her work makes
50 Voices: Funmi’s story
Coram Voice Advocate Funmi shares how how she came to advocacy, and the difference her work makes