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82% rise in online grooming crimes against children in the last 5 years

15 August 2023 / News

We are urging MPs and tech companies to back the Online Safety Bill following new research on the scale of online grooming.

Child abuse image crimes in the UK have risen - we urgently need a stronger Online Safety Bill

3 December 2021 / News

Our latest research has found more than 100,000 child abuse image crimes were recorded by UK police forces over the last five years.

NSPCC's work in Northern Ireland

We’re working to prevent child abuse in Northern Ireland. You can help us be there to support every child that needs us.

Child cruelty crimes surge by more than a fifth - we urgently need government action

10 February 2022 / News

We’re urging the government to strengthen the child protection system and significantly reduce child cruelty crimes.

Online child abuse crimes have doubled in recent years and more must be done to protect children online

15 September 2021 / News

While online abuse crimes have doubled over the last four years, new Government plans to regulate social media through the Online Safety Bill fall significantly short of tackling this issue.

NSPCC appoints new CEO Chris Sherwood

4 September 2024 / News

The NSPCC has appointed Chris Sherwood, formerly Chief Executive at the RSPCA, as its new Chief Executive.

NSPCC's work in England

We’re working to prevent child abuse in England. You can help us be there to support every child that needs us.

77% of local authorities offer no specialist support for children who have experienced sexual abuse

15 May 2023 / News

We want the government to focus on funding for these services, as the Victims and Prisoners Bill goes through Parliament.

Our work in Wales

We’re working to prevent child abuse in Wales. You can help us be there to support every child that needs us.

Molly Russell

30 September 2022 / News

The inquest findings into the death of Molly Russell released today, told she took her own life while suffering from depression and had interacted with harmful social media content.

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.

Prime Minister urged to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls

27 April 2023 / News

Rishi Sunak urged to back online Violence Against Women and Girls Code of Practice for big tech firms.

UK public backs strengthening Online Safety Bill to give children a voice in online safety regulation

10 May 2023 / News

An amendment that would create a dedicated child online safety advocate is due to be debated by Lords next week

Online child grooming offences pass 10,000

29 May 2020 / News

We are urging the Prime Minister to get social media regulation done as online child grooming offences pass 10,000

Child sexual abuse victims face longer delays to get to court as waiting times surge

11 August 2022 / News

Waiting to get to court can be extremely distressing for young victims, yet our research shows court waiting times for child sexual abuse cases have surged by 43% in four years.

Policy and influencing

We stand up for children, demand laws change and take action to better protect children and young people.

Children face greater risk of domestic abuse during World Cup

18 November 2022 / News

We’re calling for the Government to deliver a Victims Bill that legislates for support services for children impacted by domestic abuse.

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.

Our six tests for government to create laws to protect children online

30 September 2020 / News

Our How the Wild West Web Should Be Won report sets out how the upcoming Online Harms Bill must set the global standard in protecting children on the web.