Our national charity partnership with the NSPCC – making every child heard

We’re proud to have been partnered with the NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) since 2017, raising over £10 million to date with our customers’ support!

In the first five years of our partnership (2017 to 2022), we raised £5 million for the NSPCC’s essential services, including:

• £3 million in the first three years, enabling the NSPCC to reach 1 million children as part of its ‘Speak out. Stay safe.’ programme. This vital initiative educates primary school pupils about different types of abuse and how to get help if or when they need it.
• £2 million for the life-saving Childline service - a free, confidential service, available 24/7 to provide support to children and young people in the UK.

From 2022 to 2025, we raised an additional £5 million for Childline, with a focus on supporting children and young people with their mental health by providing a place for them to turn - whatever difficulty they’re facing.

Looking to the future

Thank you to all our customers and colleagues who have helped us raise £10 million since 2017. We’re delighted to have now extended our partnership and aim to raise a further £5 million by 2030 for the NSPCC’s Childline service. On average, a child contacts Childline every 45 seconds, with mental and emotional health the top concern raised. By working together, we can make sure young people always have someone to talk to.

The team at Lidl will be taking on a number of fundraising challenges throughout the year - look out for more info in our stores!

Watch the video below to learn about the NSPCC’s Childline service and read more here.

Colleague Volunteering