All around the UK, children are struggling with an extensive amount of different issues, ranging from mental illness to physical abuse. These children often don’t have a place to turn when they are in need of desperate help; this is where Childline comes in.
Childline is a private and confidential organisation for children and teens to talk about anything they wish- no problem is too big or too small. In 2013/2014 alone, Childline provided help to over 290,000 young people across the UK and these numbers are increasing daily. Throughout the duration of this year, the 3 main subjects young people have contacted Childline about are family relationships, low self-esteem and self-harm. Visualise how these children would feel if Childline didn’t exist and they had no one to talk to, the absence of Childline in …show more content…
Today’s society is not an easy place for children to grow up in. One of Childline’s most respected qualities is how they are always ready to listen to whatever is troubling any young person, they need the knowledge that someone cares. Over 290,000 children in the space of one year needed the help of Childline, without the public’s funding these children would have less of a chance of talking to someone in their time of need. By working together and raising money to keep Childline going, we can improve the lives of thousands of children struggling with different aspects of life. Before you sit there and think there is no point raising money, I would like to leave you with a thought. Envision yourself as a child struggling with something that is becoming an overwhelming burden on your life and you have no one to talk to about what’s happening. Now visualize yourself hearing about this amazing charity that will help you to get through the obstacles you are facing. Childline does undoubtedly change the lives of so many young people across the UK and with all of our help; they can continue making a