Support Resources

People Who Can Help

Barnardo's

The UK's largest children's charity, providing services to protect vulnerable children and support families.

CALM

A charity dedicated to preventing male suicide and supporting men's mental health.

Catch 22

A social business working with young people in challenging circumstances, including those at risk of exploitation.

Childline

A free, confidential helpline for children and young people operated by the NSPCC.

Christian Concern

A Christian organisation that campaigns on social and moral issues while providing support for affected communities.

Church of England

Official Church of England resources and reporting mechanisms for safeguarding concerns.

Escapeline

A specialist service providing support and advocacy for people who have experienced or are at risk of modern slavery.

Find Your Local Authority

Government service to locate your local council for community services and safeguarding support.

Find Your MP

Official parliamentary website to identify and contact your Member of Parliament for constituency issues.

Find Your Police Force

Official government service to locate and contact your local police force for reporting crimes or seeking assistance.

Forward

An African women-led organisation working to safeguard girls and women from female genital mutilation and other harmful practices.

IKWRO

A charity supporting Middle Eastern and North African women and girls at risk of 'honour'-based violence and forced marriage.

Keeping Our Girls Safe

A registered charity based in Oldham that educates young people about unhealthy relationships, child sexual exploitation, and grooming.

Lifecentre

A specialist charity providing therapeutic services and support for people affected by sexual violence and abuse.

Local Safeguarding Boards

Directory to find your local safeguarding adults board for reporting concerns about vulnerable adults.

Male Survivors Partnership

An organisation providing support, information, and resources specifically for male survivors of sexual abuse.

Mind

England's leading mental health charity providing advice, support, and campaigning for better mental health services.

NAPAC

A national charity providing support services for adult survivors of all types of childhood abuse.

Neighbourhood Watch

A community safety initiative that includes resources and guidance on protecting children from sexual exploitation and grooming.

NHS Service Finder

Official NHS tool to locate healthcare services, including mental health support and specialist clinics.

One in Four

A charity supporting men and women who have experienced sexual abuse, particularly focusing on adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

Operation Hydrant

The national police coordination hub for historical child sexual abuse investigations across England and Wales.

Police Disclosure Scheme

A government scheme allowing parents to check if someone with access to their child has a history of child sexual offences.

Rape Crisis England & Wales

A feminist organisation providing specialist support and services for women and girls who have experienced sexual violence.

Safeline

A specialist charity offering support services for survivors of sexual abuse and rape, including counselling and helplines.

Shore

A charity providing therapeutic support and recovery services for survivors of sexual violence and abuse.

Sikh Awareness Society

An organisation raising awareness within Sikh communities about safeguarding issues and supporting affected families.

Stop It Now

A child protection charity working to prevent child sexual abuse by providing support and resources to those concerned about their own thoughts or behaviours.

The Children's Society

A national children's charity working to improve the lives of vulnerable young people, including those at risk of exploitation.

The Mix

An organisation providing essential support for young people under 25, including online, social media, and phone support.

Victim Support

An independent charity providing free and confidential support to victims and witnesses of crime across England and Wales.

We Stand

A survivor-led organisation providing peer support and advocacy for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

YoungMinds

The UK's leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people.

Emergency Support

If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, please contact emergency services immediately.

Emergency Services

999

Childline

0800 1111

Samaritans

116 123

Exercise Caution

Malicious Organisations

Be aware many politically-motivated or ideological NGOs advertising services to survivors can often engage in destructive competitive behaviour or perform press activities for the purposes of securing ongoing government funding. Make sure you research the group you are dealing with before investing time, money, or credibility.

Mirror: "In their statement, co-ordinated by End Violence Against Women Coalition, Women for Refugee Women, Hibiscus and Southall Black Sisters, the groups said linking sex offences with migration is a 'racist diversion'."

The following organisations have published hostile commentary towards victims of the grooming gang scandal or shown extreme scepticism which is likely to be the basis of their editorial coverage. If contacted by any of these groups, consider consulting legal advice before responding.

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