What we do

Child abuse is preventable, not inevitable. That’s why, every day, we work to protect children, prevent abuse and make child abuse a thing of the past. That’s why we’re here. That’s what drives all our work, and that’s why – as long as there’s abuse – we'll fight for every childhood.

From our campaigns to our services, we strive to make a difference in everything we do. We work with schools, provide support and advice for families and deliver therapeutic services. We undertake ground-breaking research, campaign for change, and run two free helplines providing support and advice: Childline (for children and young people) and Helpline (for adults seeking advice).

Between 2016 and 2021, we helped make 6.6 million children safer from abuse - but we won’t stop until we stop child abuse and neglect altogether. That’s why we need more people who share our ambition and values to join us.

The difference volunteers make

Volunteers are the beating heart of the NSPCC. Without them, we couldn’t help the children and young people who need us.

Volunteers are already a big part of the NSPCC and can bring tremendous benefit to any team within the organisation. That’s why we ensure all of our volunteers have meaningful opportunities and have the opportunity to gain personal fulfilment through giving their time to the NSPCC. You can find out more about their experiences in our volunteer stories.