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Now part of the NSPCC
In 2006, almost 20 years after it was formed, ChildLine, the UK’s free 24-hour helpline service for children and young people in distress or danger, became part of the NSPCC.
Since its launch in 1986, ChildLine has saved children's lives, found refuges for children in danger on the streets, and given hope to thousands of children who believed no one else cared for them. ChildLine has now counselled well over one million children and young people.
Continuing its great work as part of the NSPCC, ChildLine campaigns on behalf of children by relaying their issues to policy-makers who can help change children's lives for the better and also providing an outreach service to schools and youth groups through its CHIPS programme .
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ChildLine has championed children for more than 20 years. Last year, over half a million children and young people called ChildLine, amounting to 2.7 million calls. Many of them have to call more than once before they get through. Over two thirds (67 per cent) of calls do get answered by our switchboards, however, of the children who then need in-depth counselling, only 40 per cent receive this service from one of our counsellors. Thanks to generous support from government and from donors, we are in a position to start expanding the capacity of ChildLine, but this has to be a long-term commitment. In the coming years we need to raise over £50m to grow our phone, text and online helpline services for adults and children so that we can help even more children and young people.
We would love to have your help in making sure that every child who calls, receives the necessary care they need. A gift of only £3 will help us answer one more call, and a gift of £32 enables us to give in-depth counselling to one more child.
Have some fun!
Take part in a wealth of enjoyable fundraising activities, to suit your lifestyle and interests, and raise money for children who need help, support and advice. To find out what's going on, visit our News and Events section or search our Events listings .
Corporate partnerships
ChildLine has partnerships with some of the UK's largest companies - and some of the smallest. We're proud of our experience, success and professionalism, and will work closely with your company and staff to meet your objectives. We understand that when ChildLine benefits, so should our partners. Find out more about working with ChildLine . If you would like to get involved with ChildLine, please email corporatepartnerships@nspcc.org.uk.
ChildLine counselling centres
Children call ChildLine from all over the UK. All our counselling centres have trained volunteer counsellors who take calls from children within their local area and comfort, advise and protect children and young people who call with a range of problems including sexual and physical abuse, bullying, family relationships and bereavement. Learn more about the local counselling centre in you area.
ChildLine in Scotland
All funds raised for the ChildLine service in Scotland are raised by the NSPCC. The service is provided for the NSPCC by Children 1ST. For more information about how you can get involved with ChildLine in Scotland please visit the Scotland news and events section, contact scotlandevents@nspcc.org.uk or call 0844 892 0212.
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