Alistair Petrie urges public to ‘protect young people from harm’ as he backs The Independent’s SafeCall campaign
Alistair Petrie has given his backing to The Independent’s SafeCall campaign, which aims to raise £165,000 to support the 70,000 children who go missing every year in the UK.The actor urged the public to support SafeCall, which he said is “confidential, compassionate, and is there when it is needed for every child and young person”.The Independent, in partnership with the charity Missing People, is helping to raise funds that will launch a new service designed to be a lifeline to young people in crisis.He said that the campaign aims to save “young people and children from harm before that harm finds them”.Donate here or text SAFE to 70577 to give £10 to Missing People – enough for one child to get help.Text costs £10 plus your network charge. Missing People (Charity No. 1020419, SC047419) receives 100% of your donation. Bill payer’s permission is required. We’ll ask for your consent preferences via text. CS: 02034047251
