Thousands of schools and nurseries are taking part in a fun filled day of maths for the NSPCC’s mega maths fundraising day today! Is your school taking part?

The money raised from today will help the NSPCC run its Speak out Stay safe programme to help children understand what abuse is and what to do if they are scared or worried. Schools and nurseries will take part in activities, games and Dress up for Digits. Dress up for Digits involves wearing a number related costume, with children donating to do so.

Who are the NSPCC?

The NSPCC stands for the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. They are a leading children’s charity in the UK who specialise in child protection, and they are dedicated to protecting children today to prevent abuse tomorrow. They are the only UK children’s charity with statutory powers, which means they can take action to safeguard children at risk of abuse.

NSPCC make 1 million children a year safer from abuse!

How do the NSPCC make a difference?

Keeping children safe:

The NSPCC have advice and support for parents on children’s mental health, staying safe online and what to do if you are worried about a child.

Policy and Influencing:

The NSPCC stand up for children, demand law changes and take action to better protect children and young people. Policy, lobbying, influencing and campaigning work helps bring about the changes that are needed across the UK and Jersey. As the NSPCC are independent (relying on the public to fund their work) it means they can push for change when others can’t.

A child will contact Childline every 45 seconds on average.

How do donations help?

Over 80% of the NSPCC’s income comes from those who choose to give to them.

·        £4 pays for 1 trained volunteer counsellor to answer a child’s call for help to Childline. In 2022/23, the NSPCC delivered almost 200,000 Childline counselling sessions through their service for children and young people.

·        £3 pays for the Speak out Stay safe programme to reach 1 primary school child, empowering them to speak out if they’re worried about anything. In 2022/23, the NSPCC reached over 1.2 million children in over 5,300 schools through the Speak out Stay safe programme.

·        £5 covers the cost of answering 1 call to the NSPCC helpline. In 2022/23, the helpline responded to over 59,000 contacts from people with concerns about a child’s welfare.

In 2022/23, the NSPCC spent £77.3 million on helping children, young people, families and people who work with them. They have been there for children for over 100 years and with your support they can continue their work to help children live the best lives they can!