The Latest Breaking News from Childline

Dame Esther Rantzen remaining ‘optimistic’ following lung cancer diagnosis

The 82-year-old former That’s Life! presenter founded the charities Childline and The Silver Line.

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2023

Meet the heroic West Lothian woman who volunteers to save young people's lives

Sandra Gordon has been a volunteer with Childline for over twenty years and has helped guid children through the darkest of moments. She is hoping to encourage more volunteers to sign up their time to the charity.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 24, 2023

Nottingham Childline team appeal for volunteers to make the 'biggest difference'

Volunteers and staff have called the job 'rewarding'

Nottingham Post · Jan 23, 2023

Urgent warning for parents over 'must-have' VR headsets ahead of Christmas

Childline has released a scary encounter one secondary-school aged girl had with an older man who asked to kiss her while inside the metaverse

Daily Mirror · Dec 16, 2022

Heartfelt tributes to young Edinburgh dad as tragic death leaves pals 'crushed'

Close friends of Jamie Stenhouse came together to help raise funds for his funeral after he sadly passed away. Childhood friend Jacqui is incredibly grateful to everyone who has donated.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 15, 2022

Grand jury finds sexual assault, abuse and cover-ups at Pennsylvania juvenile detention center

PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania grand jury investigating conditions inside Delaware County’s youth detention facility — which was emptied in March 2021 after allegations of rampant abuse were raised — has found systemic problems and a “dangerous absence of oversight” enabled violence, sexual abuse and other maltreatment.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 13, 2022

Cost of living: Childline calls in Northern Ireland up 40% as children worry about rising costs

Despite these increases, the charity is seeing a drop in volunteers across Northern Ireland

Belfast Live · Dec 13, 2022

Eight in ten adults plan to be charitable this Christmas - including donating money

Nearly half of Brits plan to be more charitable this festive season compared to last year - with food and clothes donations also high on the list

Daily Mirror · Dec 6, 2022

From growing kits to memberships: the best ethical gifts for grandchildren of all ages

Stuck on what to buy for your grandchildren this Christmas? We have you covered with these affordable presents

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022

Inside new Leeds NSPCC hub that's bringing vital services for children and families to the city

The new city centre hub means families can come in for face-to-face support as they use services such as ones helping them recover from domestic or sexual abuse

Leeds Live · Oct 10, 2022