Charitable trusts and foundations

Thanks to the support of charitable trusts and foundations, we can reach the children at greatest risk of preventable accidents. Find out who has supported us and the difference a grant can make. Read more
Patron Programme

Our new Patron programme offers a low-cost, low-effort way for businesses to become public supporters of the Child Accident Prevention Trust and officially recognised champions for child safety. Read more
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Get involved

We’re a small charity but we reach millions of families UK-wide. That’s because people like you get involved in our work and help us spread our safety messages. Read more

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Business partnerships

Meet our supporters – the companies and industry bodies whose commitment to child safety helps us to prevent serious harm to thousands of children in the UK each year. Read more

Charitable trusts and foundations

Thanks to the support of charitable trusts and foundations, we can reach the children at greatest risk of preventable accidents. Find out who has supported us and the difference a grant can make. Read more

Contact us

Need to speak to us? We always welcome feedback and ideas. Or, do you want to purchase resources you cannot find in our shop ... never fear, we are here. Contact us. Read more

Employment Opportunities

We are a small team but passionate team of experts. Although we are home-based and don't see each other every day, we have built a supportive community where everyone comes together to create an enduring sense of belonging to something very special. Read more

Fundraise, donate, volunteer ...

As a small charity, we are always grateful for help from individuals. If you have read and benefited from our safety advice or feel passionate about keeping children safe please consider making a donation to fund our future work. Read more

Get involved

We’re a small charity but we reach millions of families UK-wide. That’s because people like you get involved in our work and help us spread our safety messages. Read more

Patron Programme

Our new Patron programme offers a low-cost, low-effort way for businesses to become public supporters of the Child Accident Prevention Trust and officially recognised champions for child safety. Read more

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What would you do with £5?

We asked some kids if they wanted to keep £5 or give it to charity to help other kids be safe. See how it turned out ... Read more

Latest

WATCH: Button battery dangers and how to stay safe – Free webinar replay

Watch the free recording of our webinar on the dangers of button batteries to learn why they are so dangerous, where they can be found and what to do if you suspect a child has swallowed one.
Flyer and poster

Our hard-hitting flyer, available in English and Welsh, explains the risks and offers safety tips and emergency advice. Our colourful poster prompts parents to hunt for button batteries in their homes.
Session plan

Our dual-purpose flashcard and session plan is designed to help you run an engaging workshop with parents. With a visual aid, workshop outline and safety facts and tips to share.
New English fact sheet

Our fact sheet provides essential advice about the risks to children, where to look for button batteries and what to do in an emergency. Download and share.

Why are grapes so dangerous?

Doctors have issued a stark warning that young children can choke to death on whole grapes.
Button batteries

Button batteries, particularly big, powerful lithium coin cell batteries, can badly hurt or kill a small child if they swallow one and it gets stuck in their food pipe. Find out more.
Making sense of accidents

Many accidents are a part of growing up. Children need to explore and experiment. But some children suffer the pain of serious accidents that can alter the course of their lives forever. Most of these serious accidents are completely preventable by making simple solutions or changes to routines.
Choking

Each day around 40 under-5s are rushed to hospital after choking on something, or swallowing something dangerous. Be particularly aware of sweet items such as mini eggs around Easter time - these are exactly the same size as a toddler's airway.
Fact sheets

Bite-sized facts and safety tips on the main accident risks to children. Easy to read, use and share. Suitable for printing off, emailing, Whatsapp-ing or posting on social.
Falls

Falls are the most common cause of accidental injury to children. While most falls aren’t serious – active children often fall over – some falls can lead to death or long-term disability.
In-car safety

Car seats can be mind-boggling! How do you know if you’ve got the right seat for your child and for your car? When should you move them to the next stage? Our advice on in-car safety can help.
About Child Safety Week

Child Safety Week is an annual community education campaign run by the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT), acting as a catalyst for thousands of safety conversations and activities UK-wide.
Suffocation

Babies and young children don't have the control that adults have over their bodies. They can wriggle and squirm but it is harder for them to move out of a dangerous situation.
Burns and scalds

95% of all childhood burns and scalds happen at home. Most are caused in the day-to-day situations that many parents don’t anticipate, like children reaching for hot coffee or grabbing hair straighteners.