Useful Contacts
There are a number of organisations involved in child protection and children’s services. The following organisations may be able to provide you with additional information.
Action for Children Scotland
One of the leading Children's charities in Scotland. Action for Children supports over 6475 of the most vulnerable children, young people and their families at 64 projects across Scotland so that they have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Helpline 0141 550 9010
www.actionforchildren.org.uk
One of the leading Children's charities in Scotland. Action for Children supports over 6475 of the most vulnerable children, young people and their families at 64 projects across Scotland so that they have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Helpline 0141 550 9010
www.actionforchildren.org.uk
Aberlour Child Care Trust
Aberlour works in Scotland with and for children, young people and families who need additional support, to promote their development and well being.
Helpline 01786 450335
www.aberlour.org.uk
Aberlour works in Scotland with and for children, young people and families who need additional support, to promote their development and well being.
Helpline 01786 450335
www.aberlour.org.uk
Anti-Bullying Network
The network's aim is to provide information about how bullying can be tackled, by providing teachers, parents and young people with information and resources.
www.antibullying.net
Barnardo’s
Offers a wide range of support services for children, young people and their families.
www.barnardos.co.uk
Offers a wide range of support services for children, young people and their families.
www.barnardos.co.uk
ChildLine
ChildLine is the free helpline for children and young people in the UK. Contact their counsellors to talk about any problem.
Free confidential helpline 0800 1111
Freepost 1111, Glasgow, G1 4BR.
www.childline.org.uk
ChildLine is the free helpline for children and young people in the UK. Contact their counsellors to talk about any problem.
Free confidential helpline 0800 1111
Freepost 1111, Glasgow, G1 4BR.
www.childline.org.uk
Child Protection Line
If you are worried about the safety or welfare of a child or young person, call the National Child Protection Line and speak to an experienced operator.
Free confidential helpline 0800 022 3222
www.infoscotland.com/childprotection
If you are worried about the safety or welfare of a child or young person, call the National Child Protection Line and speak to an experienced operator.
Free confidential helpline 0800 022 3222
www.infoscotland.com/childprotection
Children 1st
One of Scotland's leading childcare charities, whose mission is to give every child in Scotland a safe and secure childhood.
www.children1st.org.uk
One of Scotland's leading childcare charities, whose mission is to give every child in Scotland a safe and secure childhood.
www.children1st.org.uk
Children’s Hearings
This website provides information on the unique system of care and justice for Scotland’s children and young people.
www.childrenshearings.co.uk
This website provides information on the unique system of care and justice for Scotland’s children and young people.
www.childrenshearings.co.uk
ParentLine
ParentLine Plus works to offer help and support through an innovative range of free, flexible, responsive services – shaped by parents for parents.
Free helpline 0808 800 2222
www.parentlineplus.org.uk
ParentLine Plus works to offer help and support through an innovative range of free, flexible, responsive services – shaped by parents for parents.
Free helpline 0808 800 2222
www.parentlineplus.org.uk
Scotland’s Commissioner for Children and Young People
SCCYP promotes and safeguards the rights of children and young people living in Scotland. Kathleen Marshall, Scotland’s first commissioner is here to make sure all children have their rights respected.
www.sccyp.org.uk
SCCYP promotes and safeguards the rights of children and young people living in Scotland. Kathleen Marshall, Scotland’s first commissioner is here to make sure all children have their rights respected.
www.sccyp.org.uk
Scottish Child Law Centre
The SCLC offers free legal advice to those under 18. They can help you with any questions about the law.
Free confidential helpline 0800 328 8970
Text 'SCLC' and your question to 80800
54 East Crosscauseway, Edinburgh, EH8 9HD
www.sclc.org.uk
The SCLC offers free legal advice to those under 18. They can help you with any questions about the law.
Free confidential helpline 0800 328 8970
Text 'SCLC' and your question to 80800
54 East Crosscauseway, Edinburgh, EH8 9HD
www.sclc.org.uk
The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
NSPCC’s purpose is to end cruelty to children.
Help for adults – if you are worried about a child, call the NSPCC Child Protection helpline on 0808 800 5000
www.nspcc.org.uk
NSPCC’s purpose is to end cruelty to children.
Help for adults – if you are worried about a child, call the NSPCC Child Protection helpline on 0808 800 5000
www.nspcc.org.uk
Who Cares? Scotland
Who Cares? Scotland is a voluntary organisation working with and for children and young people in care. We provide a range of services to children and young people with experience of being looked after in Scotland including: advocacy, advice, information and support.
www.whocaresscotland.org
Who Cares? Scotland is a voluntary organisation working with and for children and young people in care. We provide a range of services to children and young people with experience of being looked after in Scotland including: advocacy, advice, information and support.
www.whocaresscotland.org
Young Scot
Young Scot gives young people loads of information to help them with important decisions and to make sure they are aware of all the great things available to young people locally, nationally and internationally.
www.youngscot.org
info@youngscot.org
Young Scot gives young people loads of information to help them with important decisions and to make sure they are aware of all the great things available to young people locally, nationally and internationally.
www.youngscot.org
info@youngscot.org
If you would like further information on who to contact in your area if you are concerned about a child, details of your local SCRA office can be found in the Contact Us section of this website.
