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NSPCC CEO, Sir Peter Wanless, has announced he is stepping down

9 April 2024 / News

Sir Peter Wanless, Chief Executive of the NSPCC, will be passing the reins to a successor later this year, following 11 transformational years in the role.

Childline receives nearly 40 contacts per day from children who feel unhappy

19 March 2024 / News

Over the past year, Childline has delivered over 14,000 counselling sessions about low mood or unhappiness to children and young people who have contacted the service.

Rise in child sexual abuse image offences

1 March 2024 / News

There was a 25% increase in child abuse image offences recorded by UK police in 2022/23, compared to the previous year. We're urging tech companies and Ofcom to do more to keep children safe.

Calls to Childline about in-patient mental health rise

14 February 2024 / News

There's been a rise in the number of young people contacting Childline about their experiences of in-patient mental health care

More than 70,000 children in England have a parent struggling with alcohol misuse

11 February 2024 / News

Last year, our Helpline received an average of six contacts a day from adults with concerns about a child linked to parental alcohol or substance misuse.

Introducing our inaugural gaming festival to help tackle child abuse

30 January 2024 / News

Our new ‘Game Safe’ festival takes place in February and features a range of workshops and an in-person esports safeguarding conference which covers child protection within the gaming industry.

Three in four parents of children under five years old are anxious about their child’s mental health

29 January 2024 / News

Our new survey has revealed that 75% of UK parents with children under five are anxious about their child’s emotional and mental wellbeing.

We're launching our first Game Safe Cup

5 January 2024 / News

EPIC.LAN, National Student Esports and SAF are partnering with us to launch our first esports tournament.

106% increase in child cruelty and neglect offences in England in the past 5 years

7 December 2023 / News

Our analysis has revealed that recorded offences of adults neglecting, mistreating, or assaulting children have doubled over the last 5 years.

We have plenty of ways to keep children entertained this Christmas

31 October 2023 / News

Find out more about our festive family products and events this year.

Campaigners join architects of Online Safety Act in Parliament to celebrate ground-breaking new laws for children

31 October 2023 / News

Abuse survivors and young people join NSPCC Chief Executive and head of Ofcom to mark momentous achievement

Play for safer gaming | Esports tournament, live streams & more

From 5-11 February 2024, celebrate gaming culture and community at our Game Safe Festival. Join us in Nottingham and online.

Game Safe Festival | Esports tournament, workshops & more

From 5-11 February 2024, we're collaborating with developers, platforms, industry bodies, esports and influencers to play and act for a better way to game. Join us in Nottingham, London and online.