No child should feel forgotten this Christmas
At just 12 years old, Zoe felt completely alone
When Zoe contacted Childline, someone listened. Your compassion can help ensure every child has somewhere to turn this Christmas.
Living with addiction at home and nowhere she felt safe, Zoe began to believe nobody would notice if she disappeared. Then she contacted Childline and a volunteer listened.
A caring conversation helped Zoe find hope.
Nobody should feel this alone
“I am lonely at home. I am lonely at school. I have nobody…”
For many vulnerable children, Christmas can be the hardest time of the year.
When fear, loneliness and uncertainty feel overwhelming, Childline is there to listen, support and remind children that they matter.
Because of supporters like you, no child has to face their struggles alone.
This Christmas, your donation can help ensure every child has somewhere to turn.
Your gift helps provide
❤️ A safe place for children to talk
❤️ A caring adult who will listen
❤️ Support during times of crisis
❤️ Hope when children feel alone
Zoe found kindness and support when she needed it most. But many more children this Christmas will feel forgotten, facing loneliness and fear with nobody they believe they can turn to.
With your help, we’ll be there for them too.
Thank you for opening your heart to children and young people across Ireland. Together, we can ensure no child feels forgotten – this Christmas or any day of the year.
Note: Names and some specific details have been changed to protect the privacy and identity of those involved.
No child should feel forgotten this Christmas
ISPCC Childline is up to 70% funded through generous gifts from our donors and supporters. Without that support, we couldn’t continue to be there for children.
Last Christmas, your generosity helped make a difference...
*Figures from 21 December 2025 to 3 January 2026.
phone calls
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Children and young people called Childline for support throughout the Christmas period.
online chats
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Children and young people connected with Childline’s listening volunteers through our online chat service.
unique contacts
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Individual children and young people turned to Childline for a listening ear over Christmas.
crisis contacts
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Childline was there to support children and young people experiencing serious difficulties.
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Charity Number: CHY 5102
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