Petition · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Redirect some foreign aid to fund services for British children
Closed
219 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the Government to redirect a portion of overseas aid—particularly the £18 billion already committed to Ukraine—toward supporting the future of British children.
We are concerned by the years of cuts that UK children’s services have faced. Meanwhile, £18 billion has been allocated to Ukraine, including military and humanitarian aid. We believe children in the UK deserve focused support, especially those growing up in working-class communities or facing mental health struggles. We are asking for a fairer distribution of public funds to support British children.
Timeline
| 2 Jun 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 Dec 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
219
Status
Closed
Department
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Opened
2 Jun 2025
Closed
2 Dec 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 8 Aug 2026.