Nicholas Hoult becomes first NSPCC ambassador for children and young people

The NSPCC announces film actor Nicholas Hoult as its first ever ambassador for children and young people today (19 January).

The NSPCC honour comes hot on the heels of Nicholas's nomination for the Orange Bafta rising star award for his role in A Single Man.
 
Nicholas's ambassadorship will run for one year and he will support the charity's activities aimed at children and young people, including ChildLine.

Nicholas joins other NSPCC ambassadors including Kylie Minogue, Peter Andre, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Amir Khan.

Nicholas Hoult said: "As an NSPCC ambassador, I want to encourage young people across the UK to share their feelings and feel confident about doing so. My message to them is you all matter and how you feel matters to ChildLine.

"I'm excited about being nominated for the Orange rising star award at the BAFTAs especially as everyone can vote for their favourite. I'll probably become nervous about getting votes the closer it gets to the ceremony."
 
NSPCC director of communications Keith Bradbrook said: "Nick has been a supporter of the NSPCC for years and we are thrilled that he's accepted to be an ambassador.  Nick's influence and inspiration will help us reach even more children and young people."

Nicholas Hoult previously helped the NSPCC launch Raw Cuts in 2007, a film competition for teenagers and Headspace a partnership between ChildLine and Channel 4.
 
For more details about NSPCC ambassadors visit www.nspcc.org.uk/ambassadors  . 
 
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Notes to Editors:

About the NSPCC
The NSPCC is the UK's leading children's charity specialising in child protection and its vision is to end cruelty to children. The NSPCC runs projects and services across the United Kingdom and Channel Islands, including ChildLine, the UK's free, confidential 24-hour helpline for children and young people and the NSPCC Helpline for adults concerned about the safety of a child. It helps over 10,000 children and their families every year.

About NSPCC Ambassadors
Ambassador roles are offered to people who share the NSPCC's mission to end cruelty to children. They are committed individuals who hope to use their public profile over the long term to help promote the messages of the NSPCC.