Missing People launches WhatsApp service to reach children in crisis after Independent campaign
Missing People has launched a new WhatsApp service called SafeCall to provide support for children in crisis. This initiative follows a fundraising campaign by The Independent, which raised £165,000 to help missing children. The service aims to offer a confidential communication channel for young people who may feel uncomfortable speaking on the phone.
- ▪A child is reported missing every 2.5 minutes in the UK.
- ▪The SafeCall service allows children to send messages to the charity for help.
- ▪The initiative was supported by donations from readers of The Independent.
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NewsUKHome NewsMissing People launches WhatsApp service to reach children in crisis after Independent campaignWith the support of our readers, missing children across the country have more access to the vital support they need during a time of urgency Harriette Boucher Monday 25 May 2026 08:58 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2980245","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/missing-people-safecall-campaign-whatsapp-b2980245.html","title":"Missing People launches WhatsApp service to reach children after Independent campaign"}}Missing…
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