The NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) is the UK's leading charity specialising in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children.

NSPCC Helpline now offers Asian language support 24 hours a day
Asian callers can now speak to an NSPCC Helpline practitioner in their preferred language 24 hours a day. There is now one Helpline number 0808 800 5000, and one email address help@nspcc.org.uk, for all communities across the UK to seek advice or report concerns about a child.

 The Safe Network: Safeguarding children and young people

Run as a partnership between NSPCC and Children England, the Safe Network provides a website containing practical safeguarding information and advice for community and voluntary groups, as well as training events, a phone enquiry service, and community-based support through regional development managers and delivery partners.

 The Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre delivers a multi-agency service dedicated to tackling the exploitation of children.

The Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) is a partnership between the NSPCC, Sport England, Sport Scotland, Sport Northern Ireland and the Sports Council for Wales.
The Unit was founded in 2001 to work with UK Sports Councils, governing bodies and other organisations to help them minimise the risk of child abuse during sporting activities.

Whatever the issue from drug misuse to
disability; youth crime to mental health;
sexual abuse to domestic violence;
poverty to homelessness;
Barnardo’s believes we can bring out
the best in every child.

Newcastle Families Information Service (FIS) holds an internet directory which is a comprehensive guide to services and organisations. It provides information for children, young people, parents, carers, health and social care professionals, childcare practitioners including the wider community.

          Family Lives is a leading national
          charity providing help and support to
          anyone caring for children – parents,
          grandparents, step-parents, relatives
          – for families living together as well  
          as apart.

The Children's Society is a leading children's charity committed to making childhood better for all children in the UK.