Tag: NSPCC Scotland
NSPCC supporting Edinburgh families during the holidays
During the October holidays, NSPCC is organising a virtual fun day with activities for children and advice for parents, as part of their new campaign to support families in the capital.
On 22 October 2020...
NSPCC note rise in referrals to police and local authorities during lockdown
NSPCC Scotland has noted a 40% increase in referrals to police and local authorities by the NSPCC helpline during the coronavirus lockdown. They say that this shows that children are the hidden victims of...
Children’s charity urges more action
NSPCC Scotland has said that an increase in reports of sexual abuse against younger children last year demonstrates a clear need for children to be empowered to protect themselves at the earliest possible stage.
Last...
Can you complete 2012 km for charity this year?
NSPCC Scotland is calling on people in Edinburgh to take on the ‘2012km Gold Challenge’ to help raise funds for the children's charity.
The charity is calling on budding local athletes to cover a distance...
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...
Charity art auction for ChildLine
Some of Edinburgh’s finest artists have donated pieces of their own art to an auction in aid of a vital helpline service for children.
Members of the Edinburgh art community such as Deborah Cameron, Damian...