Figures just in from the NSPCC charity show that from Christmas Eve 2011 to January 4th 2012 there was a 19% rise in the number of calls made to Childline compared to the previous year. Over this period almost 50,000 calls were made by children looking for support over the festive season, with a quite staggering 50% increase on Christmas Day calls compared to the previous year
Thousands of children in Swindon raised helped raise over £10,000 for the NSPCC last Friday on Green Gear Day. 17 schools signed up for the event, with thousands of students taking part in one of the biggest non uniform days Swindon has ever seen. The money raised will go towards the local work of the NSPCC children’s charity, with each child paying a £1 to wear there amazing green uniforms for the day.
The NSPCC charity is over the moon to have been chosen as Official National Charity for the 2012 Brighton Marathon. This year the NSPCC has entered a team with an amazing 60 runners in and hope to raise an fantastic £20,000. Though next year could prove to top with lot, with plans to enter over 500 runners and raise over £250,000 for ChildLine.
Now, I’m not Father Christmas, though it has been noted that I do have a rather rotund demeanour and a beard you could lose a badger in. I like to think of these points as a way of bringing festive cheer to the people all year round, for what is a beard if it doesn’t bring happiness to your friends and loved ones?
The NSPCC charity will be showing their support to the brand new British film – The Kid. Directed by Nick Moran of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels fame, the film tells the tale of Kevin – a young man who from a troubled upbringing, and how he comes to terms with his life experiences. The story itself is split into three different stages of Kevin’s life, with three different actors charting his life in the lead role.
NSPCC UK has just launched the second edition of their excellent online magazine ‘Children’s Friend’ which continues the children’s charities more interactive online presence. The magazine, which uses the Ceros platform, has been created by marketing agency RAPP, and is an interesting and innovative way for people both young and old to learn more about the work of the NSPCC.
NSPCC UK has been chosen as one of the 4 charities that will benefit from Coronation Street’s 50th anniversary celebrations. The decision was made by members of the cast via democratic vote that the NSPCC and Cancer Research UK would feature, alongside local cancer charity The Christie and mental health organisation Moodswings.
NSPCC UK is delighted with the efforts of high street shoe repair and key cutting company Timpson, who over the last 10 years have managed to raise a staggering £2 million for ChildLine thanks to its staff and customers. Timpson’s launched an innovate fund raising scheme in 2000 called ‘small job – big difference’, which involved staff at their 650 UK shops carrying out small tasks in exchange for a £1 donation to ChildLine. These jobs were only simple, such as gluing a sole or punching a belt hole, but as you can see after 10 years they soon mount up!
Tractor Road Run for Cancer Research UK
International Alert Women of Peace Concert – 08-03-12
Amnesty International Global Day of Action