Reports
2026 Child Friendly City Accreditation reports
UNICEF CFC Recognition report
This is a report written by UNICEF after holding interviews with adults and young people connected to our work and after receiving our Story of Change report, Youth Summary report, Evidence documents.
Our ‘Story of Change’ report
The Child Friendly Cardiff team put together this report based on our progress accross our four priority areas set out in out sustainability plan 2023-26.
Youth Summary Report
This report was written by a group of young people aged 11-18 after reading our story of change and taking part in conversations with adults connected to our work.
Previous Reports
Child Friendly Cardiff Annual Report 2024 25
Marking the second year of Cardiff’s accreditation as the UK’s first UNICEF Child Friendly City, this annual report sets out our continued work to embed children’s rights across governance, urban planning, education, and community participation. It reflects on the progress made over the past year, explores the challenges we are tackling with renewed focus, and outlines how we are strengthening the foundations needed for long-term impact. The report shows how we are working with children and young people to shape decisions, improve services, and build a city where every child is respected, included, and able to thrive.
Child Friendly Cardiff Annual Report 2023 24
Marking the first anniversary of Cardiff’s accreditation as the UK’s first UNICEF Child Friendly City, this annual report highlights our progress in embedding children’s rights across governance, urban planning, education, and community participation. It showcases our achievements, challenges, and plans for ensuring Cardiff remains a city where every child feels valued, included, and empowered.
Child Friendly Cardiff 2023 evaluation report
The Child Friendly Cardiff Evaluation Report showcases how Cardiff has been working hard to make sure every young person, no matter who they are or where they come from, can have a say in what the city does for them. It talks about making sure children know their rights, have the support they need to do well in life, and can help make decisions about stuff that matters to them. Cardiff is on a mission to be a place where every child feels heard, respected, and given a fair shot at success.
UNICEF’s outcome report on Cardiff
The UNICEF Child Friendly Cities & Communities Outcome Report for Cardiff tells the story of how Cardiff is doing a great job in making the city a better place for children and young people. It covers how the city is spreading the word about child’s rights, making events that celebrate being young, keeping children healthy, helping families get along and support each other, and making sure education is top-notch. This report is all about Cardiff’s efforts to listen to young people and make sure they’re a big part of what makes the city awesome.
Children’s Committee of Experts Report 2023
Before submitting our final report to UNICEF UK, a group of children came together to assess how we were doing on our child friendly journey. Facilitated by Dr Rhian Croke and Helen Dale of Swansea University’s Observatory on Human Rights, the group spent several days assessing our progress against the goals set out in our Child Friendly Cardiff Strategy. Read our report to find out how they got on.
CFC Gender Equity (Consultation and Engagement Phase Report)
The Gender Equity Report talks about how Cardiff is working to make life better for girls and young women in the city. It’s all about listening to what girls go through every day and coming up with plans to help them out. From feeling safe walking around, getting the right kind of education about health, to having fair chances just like everyone else – the report covers it all. They used cool methods like drama and debates to hear what girls have to say. Plus, they’re pushing for changes like better lights on streets for safety, schools teaching more about health and equality, and more activities where girls can show their talents. It’s all about making Cardiff a city where girls feel valued, heard, and have the same opportunities as boys to succeed and be themselves.