As a well known charity, there is always the possibility that someone who is not connected to Save the Children may fraudulently claim to be raising money for us by email, telephone fundraising, or fake adverts or websites or even on the street.

If you’re concerned that someone who is not genuine may have asked you to make a donation to Save the Children, please contact our Supporter Care Team on 020 7012 6400 or [email protected].

WHAT WE’RE RAISING MONEY FOR

Save the Children UK is a member of the Save the Children Association, which consists of member organisations in 30 countries and is coordinated by Save the Children International (SCI). The advice below relates only to Save the Children UK. For information about the activities of SCI and other member countries, visit: https://www.savethechildren.net

Save the Children UK is currently fundraising to support children’s health, rights, protection and education both in the UK and abroad, as well as asking for donations to general funds. We also fundraise during emergencies when large-scale disasters hit, such as conflicts, floods, epidemics or earthquakes. Find out more about our emergency work.

CHECKING YOU’RE ON A GENUINE SAVE THE CHILDREN UK DONATE PAGE

All of our fundraising emails should direct you to web pages with savethechildren.org.uk as part of the web address.

Any websites, ads or emails claiming to be from Save the Children UK that direct you to pages other than these asking for money are likely to be fraudulent. Contact your bank immediately if you think you may have shared your card details on a website that is not genuine.

We also receive donations from supporters’ fundraising activities via websites such as JustGiving. If you are asked to donate via one of these sites, please check that the link has been sent to you by someone you know and trust.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU THINK YOU’VE RECEIVED A SCAM EMAIL

  • Don’t click any links or open any attachments in the email
  • If you have already clicked on a link, do not supply any personal information or bank details on the website it takes you to
  • Don’t reply or try to contact the person who sent you the email
  • Forward the email to [email protected] and let us know your suspicions

For more advice about phishing, or to report a scam email to the police, visit the Action Fraud website, run by the National Fraud and Cyber Crime Reporting Centre.

Last updated: April 2025.