How you can help

North East and Cumbria

"The best thing about volunteering for me is doing something for other people. I'm making a personal choice to do it, no one has forced me and it makes me feel proud that I am part of something that might make a difference in a child's life.

"As a volunteer I run short assemblies and smaller group sessions in schools. Each class comes up with different issues, and the work does prompt some difficult discussions. I find it rewarding to empower children with something they will take with them throughout their childhood, perhaps one day it may help if they find themselves in trouble."

Sarah, ChildLine Schools Service volunteer in Cumbria

Getting involved in your area

Thanks to our vibrant network of community volunteers, business groups, and service volunteers, we're able to continue providing services for the most vulnerable children in the North East and Cumbria.

If you want to get involved with the NSPCC in your community, there's a whole range of things you can do to help. We hope you'll also meet other like-minded supporters, and have a great experience at the same time. Get in touch to find out more about getting involved locally.

Here's a few ideas to get you started…

Join a local fundraising group

The NSPCC has over 2,000 groups of volunteers across the UK, who raise money within their local community and help raise awareness of the work we do to protect children.

Volunteer in your area

You could volunteer in your local ChildLine base for the ChildLine helpline, providing advice and support to children who need us 24 hours a day. Or you could volunteer for the ChildLine Schools Service, a role that involves presenting safeguarding assemblies and interactive workshops to primary school aged children.

Join an event near you

There are countless NSPCC events happening all over the North East and Cumbria, from concerts and theatre evenings to challenge walks and marathons, and there's bound to be something of interest to you. Search for an event near you now.

Get your company involved

We work with a range of local businesses across the North East and Cumbria, and there are some real benefits for our corporate partners. Find how you can get your company involved on our corporate partnership pages.