A prominent actor has thrown his weight behind a vital new campaign to protect some of the UK's most vulnerable young people. Taheen Modak is championing The Independent's SafeCall initiative, a crucial partnership with the charity Missing People designed to offer a lifeline to the tens of thousands of children who go missing every year.
A Critical Lifeline for Young People
The ambitious campaign has a clear and urgent goal: to raise £165,000 to fund a brand-new support service. This innovative service, named SafeCall, has been co-designed and piloted by young people themselves, ensuring it meets the real-world needs of those in crisis. It aims to provide a safe space offering support, safety, and a vital connection to children who feel they have nowhere else to turn.
The scale of the issue is stark. In the UK, an estimated 70,000 children are reported missing annually. For these young individuals, having access to immediate, confidential help can be the difference between extreme danger and finding a path to a safer future.
How to Support the SafeCall Campaign
The public is being urged to get behind this critical effort. Donations can be made easily online or by a simple text message. By texting SAFE to 70577, members of the public can contribute, with just £10 providing essential help for one child.
For anyone in need of immediate assistance, the Missing People charity continues to offer its free and confidential 24/7 support line. That number is 116 000.
By backing SafeCall, Taheen Modak and The Independent are highlighting a powerful choice for missing children: the chance for a safer, healthier, and more hopeful future. This campaign represents a direct response to a national crisis, putting support directly into the hands of those who need it most.
