1979


The National Association of Young People In Care (NAYPIC) is established in England.


NAYPIC Cymru is established as a separate group after NAYPIC begins to hear from young people about their abuse in care in North Wales during the late 1980s.

1990

1993


NAYPIC Cymru changes its name to Voices From Care Cymru (VFCC). VFCC campaigns for a public inquiry into institutional child exploitation in North Wales.


VFCC is incorporated as a Private Limited Company by guarantee without share capital use of 'Limited' exemption.

1996

1997


The Waterhouse inquiry into the physical and sexual exploitation of children in North Wales begins.


Deborah Jones becomes CEO of VFCC. VFCC submits evidence to the Waterhouse inquiry.

1998

2000


Lost in Care, is published. Its recommendations include the establishment of a children's commissioner for Wales and access to statutory advocacy.


Selection of the children's commissioner for Wales - the first children's commissioner in the UK. Sir Ronald Waterhouse becomes VFCC patron.

2001

2005


VFCC is established as a charity.


Launches the 'This is not a suitcase' campaign to protest against the practice of using bin bags to move children's belongings with them.

2007

2012


VFCC supports the consultation on the 'When I am Ready Scheme'.


5 Nations, 1 Voice alliance, launches at #CareDay 2016 VFCC assists with the development of the National Fostering Framework.

2016

2017


CASCADE Voices wins the Public Involvement Achievement Award. VFCC & NYAS launch a campaign to promote all young people leaving care with a valid passport.