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Non-Government organisations
Here is a list of useful non-Government organisations.
Crimestoppers
Provides an anonymous freefone number for callers who have information about a crime in the UK.
Tel: 0800 555111 (Freefone)
Childline
Provids a telephone counselling service for children and young people in danger and distress.
Tel: 0800 1111 (24 hour Freefone)
NSPCC
Works to prevent child abuse and neglect.
Tel: 0800 800 5000 (24 hour child protection helpline)
Age Concern
Promotes the well being of older people and positive attitudes towards ageing.
Tel: 0800 009966 (freefone helpline)
Citizens Advice Bureau
Provides free and confidential advice through local bureaux.
Tel: 0207 833 2181
Commission for Racial Equality
A non-governmental body set up to tackle racial discrimination and promote racial equality.
Tel: 0207 828 7022
MIND
Provides services for people with mental health problems.
Tel: 0845 766 0163 (National Help Line)
The Samaritans
Provides 24 hour support for people feeling depressed, isolated or in despair
Tel: 08457 909090
Shelter Charity
Providing advice and assistance to people in housing need.
Tel: 0808 800 4444 (Freefone Helpline)
Information on other websites
- Crimestoppers (opens in a new window)
- Childline (opens in a new window)
- NSPCC (opens in a new window)
- Age Concern (opens in a new window)
- Citizens Advice Bureau (opens in a new window)
- Commission for Racial Equality (opens in a new window)
- MIND (opens in a new window)
- The Samaritans (opens in a new window)
- Shelter Charity (opens in a new window)
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