
Contact the NSPCC Helpline
You can contact our Helpline by calling 0808 800 5000 or emailing [email protected].
Our voice Helpline is available 10am–4pm Monday to Friday. You can email [email protected] at any time for free. You have the option to remain anonymous.
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.
Text to donate campaigns
Donating by SMS is a quick and easy way to support our work
Give a one-off donation
Make a one-off donation to the NSPCC. Your gift will protect children today and prevent abuse from happening tomorrow.
- Text CHILD to 70507 to donate £5 to the NSPCC, texts cost £5 plus one standard network message.
SMS terms and conditions
The NSPCC will receive 100% of your donation. Texts cost the stated donation value plus one standard network message charge. You must have the bill payers’ permission to use this service.
If you have any questions or would like to amend your contact preferences then please call our Supporter Care team:
- call 020 7825 2505
- email [email protected]
Registered charity numbers 216401 (England & Wales) and SC037717 (Scotland).

