East Cheshire NSPCC celebrates 120th anniversary

David Rutley, MP, joined in the celebrations at Prestbury Golf Club, as the NSPCC East Cheshire branch enjoyed the charity’s 120^th anniversary.

The East Cheshire branch of the NSPCC is notably active, being consistently one of the top five fundraising branches in the country for the organisation. Its members enjoy a wide and varied programme of activities throughout the year.

Since being established in 1895, the NSPCC has been tireless in its work to tackle child abuse and neglect across the country. It is the leading children’s charity in the UK, specialising in child protection and dedicated to the fight for every childhood. It is also the only UK children’s charity with statutory powers and that means it can take action to safeguard children at risk of abuse. The work of the charity is particularly important in the runup to the Christmas period. The charity has also run ChildLine since 2006, which offers children the opportunity to receive support and advice from trained councellors 365 days a year.

David has worked on numerous projects since becoming an MP to support young people, including taking part in a Parliamentary inquiry to protect children online. He has also taken a strong interest in making young people’s mental health a greater priority, which the NSPCC also supports.

Speaking at the celebrations, David said, “I am very pleased to have been able to help the NSPCC recognise this excellent achievement. The charity has helped countless children with their challenges, great or small, and its work remains as important as ever. I look forward to continuing to work with the East Cheshire branch in the future, and building on the real progress made in providing better support for children over recent years.”

Image: David Rutley MP with (from left to right) Josephine Wilson, NSPCC East Cheshire Special Events; Heather Rooney, NSPCC East Cheshire Branch Treasurer & Special Events Committee member; Rosemary Watts, NSPCC East Cheshire Special Events; and Diana Ellery, NSPCC East Cheshire Branch President.