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runaway projects
Here is a list of projects who work with young people who have run away. They may be able to help you. All of these projects are self referral , which means you can contact them directly and ask for their help.
Click here to view our Google map of local runaway projects
East England
There are currently no referral projects working in this area.
East Midlands
Home and Away (NSPCC)
Home and Away (NSPCC) works with young people who have recently run away from home. Takes self-referrals from young people when they have run away from home or after they have been reported missing and returned home. The service is targeted at the early incidents of young people going missing. Phones are staffed 9-5pm Mon-Fri or you can leave a message and they will get back to them.
0800 587 6696
Derby Runaways Project
Derby Runaways Project offers support for under 16s who have runaway or are at risk of running away from home or care.
01332 206 773 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
London
London Refuge
The London Refuge is a project in partnership with the NSPCC that provides accommodation for young people who have run away aged 11-18. It has six bed spaces and is open 24 hrs a day.
0800 389 2168 (NB only free from Orange, 3 and Virgin)
Barnardos Young Women's Service
Barnardos Young Women's Service aims to give female runaways (12-16) missing from home or care, living in the borough of Camden, the opportunity to talk to someone independent about the reasons for going missing in a confidential setting.
0800 3161 770
North East
Orchard Lane
Orchard Lane is a Freefone helpline giving help and support to young people (10-16 yrs) who are thinking of or who have run away, and help them to find somewhere safe to stay or someone to talk to.
0800 085 1596
Justice Support Project
Justice Support Project is a multi-agency referral system for young runaways. It offers mentoring, strategies to cope and intensive support for those aged 8-18yrs.
01642 282 222/201
North West
Lancashire Young Runaways Project
Lancashire Young Runaways Project is an advocacy, advice and support service for young people running away from care placements.
0800 085 6324
lancashire-childrens-rights@childrenssociety.org.uk
NCH Liverpool Young Runaways
NCH Liverpool Young Runaways is a joint project between the NCH and the local authority. The project provides support and advice to children who have run away in the Liverpool area as well as working with parents and carers.
0151 707 7942
Talk Don't Walk
Talk Don't Walk is a confidential helpline service, advice via text/webchat/email to young people in the Warrington area. They also offer face to face discussions with children and parents to resolve issues causing a child to run away.
0800 085 2136
Safe in the City (Children's Society)
Safe in the City works with children and young people who are or may be at risk of running away from home or care.
0800 389 9344 (Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm)
safe-in-the-city-manchester@childrenssociety.org.uk
www.the-childrens-society.org.uk
Northern Ireland
There are currently no referral projects working in this area.
Scotland
Barnardos Young Runaways Service
Barnardos Young Runaways Service aims to help young people under 16 who have, or are thinking about, running away from home. The service seeks to prevent young people from coming to harm and to help them find other solutions to their problems. Young people can leave message on or text the above number and they will get back within 2 working days.
07517 22 3434
youngrunaways@barnardos.org.uk
Streetwork - Runaways Action Programme
Streetwork - Runaways Action Programme offers advice and support for young people, before, during and after running away from home or care. They also offer youth work and outreach, as well as one-to-one support for young runaways.
0131 556 9756
ROC Refuge
ROC Refuge is a refuge for young runaways under 16 (address not disclosed). They also run and outreach service including counselling, mediation, individual support and advocacy.
0800 783 6686
South East
PAR
PAR befriends, advises and assists children and young people in care or in contact with Social Care Services.
Helpline for children in care: 0800 015 2582
South West
Astra Project
Astra Project offers alternative solutions to running away. It also provides support and advice to young people up to the age of 18 in Gloucestershire.
0800 389 4992
Also separate guidance for parents helpline - 01452 541599
Re-Run Runaways Project
Re-Run Runaways Project offers advice, info and support to under 19s in Dorset who have run away from home or are at risk of doing so. They also offer an outreach service.
07958 475 075
Plymouth Young Runaways
Plymouth Young Runaways advises and supports children, families and carers affected by episodes of going missing or running away.
01752 306 828
Wales
There are currently no referral projects working in this area.
West Midlands
Safe in the City (Children's Society)
Safe in the City works with children and young people who are or may be at risk of running away from home or care. Its helpline is open Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm.
0121 523 9601
www.the-childrens-society-org-uk
Reunite
Reunite supports and advises runaways, professionals, parents and carers of runaways.
024 7660 7900 (Mon-Wed & Fri 10am-5pm, Thurs 10am-7pm)
Yorkshire
Barnardos Missing In Yorkshire
Barnardos Missing In Yorkshire is a young person focussed service, providing advice and support to children and young people (under 16) who are reported missing. They also support young people to access services and resources.
0800 163 776
www.barnardos.org.uk/missinginyorkshire.htm
Safe@Last
Safe@Last is a helpline and outreach team for runaways under the age of 16 in Yorkshire. It also has two beds in its refuge (address not disclosed).
0800 335 SAFE (7233)
