Childline
To provide a free confidential telephone counselling service for children and young people with the aim of comforting, advising and protecting children.ChildLine is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NSPCC and further details can be found on the website nspcc.org.ukAll monies raised by ChildLine are given to the NSPCC in a grant.
Activities & Mission
To provide a free confidential telephone counselling service for children and young people with the aim of comforting, advising and protecting children.ChildLine is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NSPCC and further details can be found on the website nspcc.org.ukAll monies raised by ChildLine are given to the NSPCC in a grant.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 69% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 90% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,479,000 | £1,479,000 | £1,479,000 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,579,000 | £1,579,000 | £1,579,000 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £954,000 | £954,000 | £954,000 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,122,000 | £1,122,000 | £1,122,000 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £926,000 | £926,000 | £926,000 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Childline
What does Childline do?
To provide a free confidential telephone counselling service for children and young people with the aim of comforting, advising and protecting children.ChildLine is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NSPCC and further details can be found on the website nspcc.org.ukAll monies raised by ChildLine are given to the NSPCC in a grant.
How much income did Childline report in 2025?
Childline reported total income of £1.48m and reported expenditure of £1.48m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Childline?
Childline has a program ratio of 100.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 69% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Childline registered as a charity?
Childline was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 August 1991 as charity number 1003758. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs Childline?
Childline is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Childline operate?
Childline operates across 5 areas, including Guernsey, Jersey, Northern Ireland and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Childline a registered charity?
Yes — Childline is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1003758.
Details
NATIONAL CENTRE
42 CURTAIN ROAD
LONDON
EC2A 3NH
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