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£165K Raised for Free Helpline Supporting Missing Teens

1/10/2026

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The Independent's SafeCall campaign, endorsed by Labour's deputy leader Lucy Powell, aims to support missing young people in Britain through a free service.
The campaign has raised £165,000 to launch a free helpline, WhatsApp channel, and chatbot for vulnerable children, aiming to reach many more than the charity currently does.
Powell notes the urgency, citing that 61% of missing reports involve teenagers aged 12 to 17.

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The Independent's SafeCall campaign, endorsed by Labour's deputy leader Lucy Powell, aims to support missing young people in Britain through a free service.
The campaign has raised £165,000 to launch a free helpline, WhatsApp channel, and chatbot for vulnerable children, aiming to reach many more than the charity currently does.
Powell notes the urgency, citing that 61% of missing reports involve teenagers aged 12 to 17.