History Of Childline/NSPCC in the UK
1884 - 1914
Early days of child protection. The London Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children was established on 8 July 1884, following the guidance from Thomas Agnew. Lord Shaftesbury was appointed as president and Reverend Benjamin Waughand and Reverend Edward Rudolf as joint secretaries.
1914 - 1944 (The War Years)
Following the 1916 War Charities Act, the NSPCC began using street collectors to raise money. Branches held annual NSPCC Flag Days, which quickly became highly effective means of raising revenue.
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Our Values
Childline Gibraltar's core values are based on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child:
- Children must be protected from all forms of violence and exploitation.
- Everyone has a responsibility to support the care and protection of children.
- We listen to children and young people, respect their views and respond to them directly.
- Children should be encouraged and enabled to fulfill their potential.
- We challenge inequalities for children and young people.
Mission Statement
"To end Cruelty to children in Gibraltar"
Our Vision
..A society in which all children are loved, valued and able to fulfill their potential. In other words, a society that will not tolerate child abuse - whether sexual, physical, emotional or neglect.
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