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Numbers contacting NSPCC about domestic abuse up by nearly 50%

2 October 2020 / News

A page about the rise in the numbers contacting NSPCC about children living in homes with domestic abuse.

Tough Mudder 2024

Test your mental and physical fitness by joining Team NSPCC on the infamous Tough Mudder obstacle course.

Child cruelty offences jump by 25% in a single year

10 June 2022 / News

NSPCC can today reveal child cruelty and neglect offences increased by a quarter last year as the country emerged from the pandemic.

What Is Emotional Abuse & Things You Should Know

Explore our guide on identifying emotional abuse, its impact, and steps for reporting. Get the support you need to protect children from harm.

Identifying Child Physical Abuse & How to Prevent It

If you're worried about physical abuse, we have information and advice to help you feel confident in taking the next steps to keep children and young people safe.

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.

Online grooming crimes have risen by more than 80% in four years

12 July 2022 / News

We may see even higher levels of online child sexual abuse, as record levels were reached during the pandemic, and have not subsided, meaning there may be a long-term increase in risk.

Half a million children suffer abuse in the UK every year

21 April 2022 / News

New data and research released today paints a worrying picture of the abuse and neglect faced by children. Support children and help us end child abuse by getting involved in Childhood Day 2022.

Majority believe it's unacceptable to physically punish a child

21 March 2022 / News

New research shows over two-thirds (68%) think physically disciplining a child, for example by smacking, isn't acceptable.

Childline delivers nearly 5,000 counselling sessions to children about eating and body image disorders

16 August 2021 / News

Since April last year, Childline has seen an increase in children and young people having concerns about eating disorders and body image.

Why children must be at the heart of the next government

15 November 2023 / News

We've joined together with other charities to call for the next UK government to put children at the heart of policy making.

10% increase in counselling sessions about exam stress since the pandemic

26 May 2023 / News

Childline delivered almost 2,000 counselling sessions about exam stress last year, as formal exams returned after the pandemic

NSPCC Partners in Business

Want your company to help us be there for children and families across the UK and the Channel Islands? Become an NSPCC Partner in Business.

Child sexual exploitation crimes up 10% in the last year

28 October 2022 / News

We’re launching a campaign called the Full Story to connect more young people at risk of, or experiencing sexual exploitation, with Childline.

2025 TCS London Marathon

Run the London Marathon in April 2025 to raise funds for Childline – a life-changing NSPCC service.

Latest figures show NSPCC helpline has reached record levels of reports about child sexual exploitation and abuse

22 November 2021 / News

Our NSPCC helpline has received on average 26 contacts a day from people concerned a child is being or has been sexually exploited and/or abused.

Number of recorded child cruelty and neglect offences up by 53% over 3 years

2 December 2020 / News

As child abuse and neglect offences rise, we're highlighting the increased risks children may face this Christmas.

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.