Childhood begins at home

Tablet Live Lecture in partnership with the Cardinal Hume Centre Join Dame Rachel de Souza – Children’s Commissioner for England, at the Cardinal Hume Centre for a thought-provoking 40-minute lecture exploring the often life-changing impact of homelessness on children. Dame Rachel will reflect on the challenges too many children and their families face today, the importance of community support, and the practical steps needed to help every child reach their potential. The lecture will be followed by a 20-minute conversation between Dame Rachel and journalist Peter Stanford, offering an opportunity to explore these themes further. Join us for Mass before the event and a drinks reception afterwards. Thursday 19 November 2026 Mass: 6.30pm at Sacred Heart Church, Horseferry Road, London SW1P 2EF Lecture: 7.00 – 8.00pm at the Cardinal Hume Centre, Medway Street entrance, London SW1P We help young people, children and families facing homelessness and poverty in Westminster to build lasting stability