About us
TLG: Bringing hope and a future for struggling children
We’re here because across the UK today, there are thousands of children who are struggling to cope. Poverty, trauma and exclusion cast long shadows, and for too many the future feels hopeless. TLG is all about helping churches to bring hope and a future to children facing heart-breaking challenges.
As a Christian charity, we’re confident in the difference that churches of all shapes and sizes can make in their own communities. In every town, you’ll find church communities full of ordinary people ready to make an extraordinary difference.
Alongside our network of partner churches, we are committed to reaching out to the most vulnerable children in the UK and seeing hope spread. With expertise in emotional wellbeing, food insecurity, and a crucial understanding of trauma-awareness underpinning all we do, we're seeing thousands of lives transformed for good every year!
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I feel happier now. My mum and dad don’t have to worry about us, what we’re going to do. It's just a joyful experience really - Joe, aged 8, supported at a TLG Make Lunch club
Our story
You may never have heard of Great Horton in Bradford. But for us, it’s a really special place – it’s where we were born. Come with us back to 1998 and discover how it all began. Plus, get your hands on our free book ‘Out of the Ordinary’, filled from start to finish with the inspiring story of TLG.
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Did you know?
1 in 10 children in the UK feel unable to cope with the school day
- Association for Young People's Health, Key Data on Adolescence
Did you know?
1 in 5 children in the UK face food insecurity, one of the highest rates in Europe
- Unicef, 'Building the Future: Children and the Sustainable Development Goals in Rich Countries' (2017)
Did you know?
3 million children are at risk of hunger in the school holidays
- Feeding Britain, 'Ending Hunger in the Holidays' (2017)
The difference we make
TLG’s network of more than 250 partner churches, growing staff team and thousands of trained volunteers is transforming lives for good every day. Since day one, we’ve supported thousands of children and young people - we’re not done yet!
Click below to discover how we’re bringing hope and a future across the UK:
How we help
TLG is all about bringing hope and a future to struggling children. Each of our programmes is different but the common thread is an unwavering resolve to transform lives for good.
One coach, one child, one hour a week: TLG Early Intervention
All over the UK, children are struggling in school for all kinds of reasons and many families are suffering without hope. Some children may be struggling with a lack of confidence, have no positive role models, or just need an adult to talk to. TLG Early Intervention gives the church a practical solution to support children, families and schools in their community.
Learn more about TLG Early Intervention
Community, belonging and meals that matter: TLG Make Lunch
Across the UK, 4.3 million children live in poverty, leaving many families struggling with food insecurity, isolation, and mental health challenges. School holidays are especially tough, with children missing out on meals, friendships, and activities.
TLG Make Lunch partners with local churches to provide safe spaces where families enjoy nutritious meals, fun activities, and a sense of belonging. TLG equips churches with volunteer training, safeguarding support, and bespoke trauma-informed resources to help those struggling emotionally. Clubs are then well positioned to respond quickly to emerging crises and connect families with the broader church community and other local support services.
Who we are
TLG is led by a team of pioneers, passionate about using their expertise to enable local churches and determined to see the lives of struggling children transformed.
Where we work
Whether you’re part of a city, town or village, TLG programmes can bring hope and a future to struggling children in your community. We have TLG centres in all four nations of the UK. Click below to discover what’s happening near you.
