NSPCC challenge Rochdale businesses

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Businesses across Rochdale are being challenged to raise £1,600 to recruit and train more counsellors for ChildLine North West.

Open to all local businesses across the region, the 1600 Network Challenge involves local companies committing to raise £1,600 within six months to help support the NSPCC’s work in training ChildLine counsellors.

The NSPCC will provide help and support to companies looking to take up the 1600 Network Challenge and will work in partnership with local companies in Rochdale to develop CSR activity through employee engagement, community activity and developing environmental impact.

ChildLine is a service provided by the NSPCC and it costs £1,600 to recruit and train a volunteer ChildLine counsellor who in their first year will be able to help up to 200 children thorough their worries and distress.

By working with the NSPCC local businesses can help make a valuable contribution towards changing a vulnerable child’s life. There are many ways to get involved, including employee fundraising, recycling used printer cartridges and old mobile phones, setting up a payroll giving scheme or offering a gift in kind. Alternatively local business leaders can set up a business board to inspire others to raise money to help end cruelty to children.

Amanda Gilmour, NSPCC corporate fundraising manager, said: “With the help of public and corporate support, ChildLine is already there for thousands of children and young people, but we need to keep developing our services to reach even more young people and help them access the support they so desperately need.

“From today we are challenging businesses to sign up to our new 1600 Network Challenge to help us protect even more vulnerable children. We know companies find working with us extremely rewarding and I am always amazed by some of the fun, creative activities companies undertake to support us!

“By working together with the local business community we can make a big difference to local children in the North West and help ensure no child’s cry for help goes unheard. Get involved today and help make a difference."

To find out more on how your business can take part in the 1600 Network Challenge please contact Amanda Gilmour, NSPCC corporate fundraising manager on 0161 628 1209 or email Amanda.gilmour@nspcc.org.uk