ISPCC Childline is making it easier than ever for individuals to help change the lives of children by launching a text-to-donate service to help raise vital funds for the service.

Simply text ‘Childhood’ to 50300 to donate €4.

ISPCC Childline will receive a minimum of €3.40. Service Provider: Fundraising Solutions. Helpline: 01 2202 2810.

As Ireland’s only 24-hour active listening service for children and young people, Childline answers over almost 200,000 contacts every year.

The service costs around €5 million to run every year and relies on donations for up to 70 per cent of its funding.

A contact to Childline can be life-changing for a child. Individuals can make that difference by texting ‘Childhood’ to 50300 to donate €4 towards helping us ensure the service is always there to listen.

ISPCC Childline will receive a minimum of €3.40 per text. Service Provider: Fundraising Solutions. Helpline: 01 2202 2810 .