NCSC
UK National Cyber Security Centre guidance on staying safe online at home.
Help and UK safety resources
If you're worried about something you've found online, or you'd like more help with parental controls, these UK organisations can help. All are public sector or registered charities. We don't earn anything from these links.
Reporting and regulation
Cyber Aware
Official UK campaign with practical steps to improve online security at home.
IWF
Internet Watch Foundation reporting for criminal child sexual abuse content online.
ICO
Information Commissioner's Office guidance on data rights and privacy complaints.
Helpline: 0303 123 1113 Mon to Fri, office hours
Ofcom
UK communications regulator with online safety information and complaint routes.
CEOP
Child Exploitation and Online Protection education and reporting for child abuse concerns.
Action Fraud
UK national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime.
https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/
Helpline: 0300 123 2040 24 hours
Stop! Think Fraud
UK Government campaign with simple advice to spot and stop fraud.
Report Harmful Content
Independent UK support for reporting harmful online content on major platforms.
Children and parents
NSPCC
Child protection support and advice for adults worried about a child.
Helpline: 0808 800 5000 Mon to Fri, 10am to 4pm
Childline
Confidential support for children and young people under 19.
Helpline: 0800 1111 24 hours
Internet Matters
Practical guides for parents on apps, games, and parental controls.
UK Safer Internet Centre
Trusted UK online safety resources for families, schools, and professionals.
Childnet
Age-appropriate online safety education for children, parents, and carers.
Thinkuknow
CEOP programme offering online safety advice by age group.
Marie Collins Foundation
Support for children harmed by technology-assisted sexual abuse.
Lucy Faithfull Foundation
Safeguarding support and prevention work around child sexual abuse.
Stop It Now
Confidential support for adults worried about sexual thoughts or behaviour.
Helpline: 0808 1000 900 Mon to Thu 9am to 9pm, Fri 9am to 5pm
Victim and wellbeing support
Revenge Porn Helpline
Support with intimate image abuse and help removing content.
https://revengepornhelpline.org.uk/
Helpline: 0345 6000 459 Mon to Fri, office hours
Refuge / National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Confidential support for anyone affected by domestic abuse.
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
Helpline: 0808 2000 247 24 hours
Samaritans
Listening support for anyone struggling or feeling in crisis.
Helpline: 116 123 24 hours
YoungMinds
Mental health advice for young people and their parents.
The Mix
Support service for under-25s on mental health and online harms.
Beat
Eating disorder support for children, adults, and families.
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
Helpline: 0808 801 0677 See service opening times
NHS
Public health information and urgent support routes in England.
Helpline: 111 24 hours
General help
Citizens Advice
Independent advice on rights, money, and consumer issues.
Get Safe Online
Clear guidance for safer internet use at home and at work.
GOV.UK Online safety hub
Government guidance on online safety support and reporting.