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£100K Funded Helpline Launched for Missing Youth in UK

12/7/2025

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The Independent's SafeCall campaign has raised £100,000 to fund a national helpline for missing young people in the UK.
The service targets vulnerable children at risk of exploitation and mental health issues.
Jo Youle, Chief Executive Officer of Missing People, emphasised the urgency.
The campaign has drawn support from Prime Minister Keir Starmer and actor Stephen Fry.
SafeCall will provide a confidential, accessible resource for young people in crisis.

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The Independent's SafeCall campaign has raised £100,000 to fund a national helpline for missing young people in the UK.
The service targets vulnerable children at risk of exploitation and mental health issues.
Jo Youle, Chief Executive Officer of Missing People, emphasised the urgency.
The campaign has drawn support from Prime Minister Keir Starmer and actor Stephen Fry.
SafeCall will provide a confidential, accessible resource for young people in crisis.