Tag: NSPCC
Letter to the Editor – NSPCC on Safer Internet Day
Dear Editor,
Online gaming plays an important part in many children and young people’s lives. It provides them with entertainment, opportunities to learn new skills and allows them to stay connected with their friends. But...
City jewellers raise over £8,000 for charity
Edinburgh jewellers Hamilton & Inches have raised over £8,000 for the NSPCC.
In December there was a virtual fundraising event urging people to walk 100K for the charity.
Staff at Hamilton & Inches took...
NSPCC football abuse hotline receives 800 calls in one week
The NSPCC’s dedicated hotline launched to offer support to victims of child sex abuse within the world of football has received more than 800 calls within one week of opening.
And in the first few days...
Police recover 30 million images of child abuse
Police Scotland’s first national operation to tackle online child sexual abuse has resulted in the identification of more than 500 children, aged between 3 and 18 years, who were either victims or potential victims...
NSPCC statement following guilty plea from Erin Sutherland
Following the news that Erin Sutherland has plead guilty to culpable homicide in connection with the death of his daughter Chloe, an NSPCC Scotland spokesperson said: “ This heart wrenching case highlights the urgent...
Letter to the editor – from NSPCC
Dear Editor
I would like to say a personal thank you to all of your readers, who have helped support NSPCC Scotland throughout 2013.
While the year ahead is likely to bring significant change, whatever the...
Portobello woman climbing Ben Nevis for NSPCC – and you can too!
Victoria plans to scale the UK’s highest peak for the NSPCC
Victoria Crossey from Portobello is preparing to help end cruelty to children by climbing the UK’s highest mountain for charity. And she’s inviting those who...
NSPCC use innovative ways to fundraise
If you’re planning your wedding this year why not consider asking friends and family to make a donation instead of – or as well as – buying you a gift? This small gesture could...
Abseil for NSPCC!
NSPCC Scotland is challenging people across Edinburgh and the Lothians to test their nerve next month with a charity abseil from the iconic Forth Rail Bridge.
The 165 ft abseil will take place on Sunday...
NSPCC want you to scale the heights
Scale the UK’s highest peak this September for the NSPCC
Edinburgh people with a sense of adventure are being invited to relive yesterday’s childhood feeling of being on top of the world, by climbing the...
Where is the brainiest pub in Edinburgh?
Pubs across Edinburgh will this week receive their invitation to join NSPCC Scotland’s brand new fundraising competition, the Great Edinburgh Pub Quiz.
The children’s charity is calling on people across the city to get into...
Browns donate £10,000 to NSPCC
TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher raises a toast to Browns’ £10k donation to NSPCC
TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher raised a toast to Browns Bar and Brasserie and their customers in Edinburgh last week, to celebrate Browns...
Fright night at the Lyceum
NSPCC Scotland is inviting people in Edinburgh to a spooky theatrical evening at the Lyceum Theatre.
The children’s charity has teamed up with the Lyceum to put on a fundraising fright night that will feature spooky...
Still time to order a Letter from Santa in aid of the NSPCC
The NSPCC is reminding people in Edinburgh that there is still time to add some extra magic to a child’s Christmas this year by ordering a Letter from Santa.
The charity’s annual fundraising campaign gives...
NSPCC Scotland asks ‘Could you be Santa’s Little Helper?’
The NSPCC’s annual Letter from Santa fundraising campaign is back. The children’s charity is calling on local people and businesses in Edinburgh to become ‘Santa’s Little Helpers’ by helping to promote the festive fundraising...
Edinburgh MP calls for Childline Edinburgh closure to be reviewed
Edinburgh South MP, Ian Murray, is calling on the NSPCC to review their planned closure of the Childline office in Edinburgh, amid fears that the move will let down the city’s most vulnerable children.
The...
NSPCC launch text helpline
The NSPCC has launched a text service to drive ‘on the spot’ reports of child abuse to its Helpline from adults in Edinburgh and the rest of the UK. The text number – 88858...
Reports of child abuse in Scotland on the increase
Reported cases of suspected child abuse and neglect have reached record levels according to the children's charity, NSPCC.
Calls reporting serious cases abuse and neglect to the NSPCC have increased by 37 % between 2009...
NSPCC Pedal Push
The NSPCC is calling on nurseries in Edinburgh to take part in its annual Pedal Push. Now in its fifteenth year, Pedal Push is a fun and easy way for pre-school aged children to...
NSPCC thanks supporters in Edinburgh
Leading children’s charity the NSPCC is thanking its supporters in Edinburgh for helping to raise festive funds to help support local children and families.
The charity successfully ran its annual Letter from Santa festive fundraising...
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