Coram acts every day to support the UK’s most vulnerable children, young people and families. Founded in 1739 by Captain Thomas Coram – a philanthropist who wanted to provide care for children abandoned on London’s streets – Coram is one of the UK’s oldest children’s charities. Their pioneering work has attracted historically significant patrons, including the artist William Hogarth and the composer George Frideric Handel. Coram provides intensive support for more than 15,000 children, young people and their families, and reaches a further 800,000 school children through health and social education programmes. Coram’s pioneering approach and range of services – including adoption, creative therapies and supported housing for those leaving care – help children and young people find stability, love and self-worth.