Contact the NSPCC Helpline
You can contact our Helpline by calling 0808 800 5000 between 10am and 4pm, Monday to Friday, or by emailing [email protected] between 11am and 4pm, seven days a week. If you send an email when the service is closed, it won't be received, and we won't know that you've tried to get in touch.
If we have not yet responded to you and your concerns for the safety of a child increase, please contact the police or local Children’s Services directly. Please be assured that we'll action all contacts that our Helpline receives.
Under 18?
Childline offers free, confidential advice and support whatever your worry, whenever you need help.
Ride around the world's most famous loch
The Etape Loch Ness is Scotland’s largest and most iconic closed-road cycle sportive taking place around iconic Loch Ness, offering the chance to complete a charity cycle challenge of an impressive 66 miles (106 km) on traffic-free roads.
Enjoy this stunning 360° route around the loch, which starts and finishes in the Highland capital of Inverness whilst doing something amazing for children.
Why take part?
- Receive a bespoke training plan, world-class tips and tailored support from our training partners.
- Get your own NSPCC cycling jersey.
- Fully supported cycle with medics and bike technicians.
- You'll be doing something amazing for children.
Fundraising ideas
We're here to help you with your fundraising. Every year people just like you raise hundreds, or even thousands, of pounds. Here's our handy guide to how you might reach your target (and have fun at the same time!)
- A film night - £100
Whether it's a retro classic or so bad it's good, get a space, some popcorn and invite people to a cosy film night. Ask them to pay what they would in a cinema. - Sweepstake - £100
Who'll win the grand national? How many sweets are in the jar? Set up a sweepstake and watch the money roll in. - Dinner party - £150
Wine and dine your friends and family by inviting them to your home for a dinner party. Ask them to pay what they would in a restaurant.
How your fundraising helps
The money you raise could help provide play sessions with a practitioner that use therapy activities like painting and storytelling which help children and young people safely open up about their experiences of abuse.
Want to know more?
You can also email us on [email protected] with any questions about fundraising. We're here to support you 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
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*DISCLAIMER
Your donation could go towards Childline or it could help us fund the NSPCC's therapeutic services or Speak Out Stay Safe. Donations are distributed based on need.