Help someone find support and safety

Andrew, then aged 14, went missing 17 years ago. His dad, Kevin told us about the almost constant pain over the years since Andrew’s disappearance. He misses his son intensely every single day.

When Andrew was 10 or 11, he read if you planted an acorn, roots would form and eventually it would grow into an oak tree. At the time, Kevin planted half a dozen acorns in a tub. And over the years, as they’ve grown, those oak trees are now an important reminder to him of Andrew.

While Andrew is still missing, thanks to the incredible generosity of people like you, our Support Workers have been there for Kevin throughout the years. Providing support when he has needed it most.

With your donation, we can be there for Kevin, for Andrew, and anyone else who needs us.

“Almost every day since he disappeared, I have struggled with anxiety and depression, to the extent that it is barely possible to function. What would we have done without Missing People? Having had support for 17 years, I can literally tell you it’s a lifesaver and you just can’t put a value on it.”

Kevin Gosden, father of Andew Gosden who went missing in 2007

Jade was a teenager with a life-threatening illness. The situation really impacted her physically and mentally. Jade missed out on school because of her treatments. Things escalated. Jade was at a crisis point. Jade could see no option but to disappear.

With nowhere to go, Jade found herself alone on the streets. Her health got even worse. Jade was so ill, she was admitted into hospital. Jade was incredibly vulnerable.

Thankfully, we were able to reach out to Jade. We let her know she had been reported missing, that she wasn’t alone, and that people loved her. Our Helpline team stayed with Jade to help keep her safe. Jade says we helped save her.

Jade’s life has now turned around. Her health is much better. She has completed her degree at university.  And Jade even ran a marathon in aid of Missing People, to help other young people find support and safety.

We were only able to be there for Jade, when she needed us most, because of donations like yours.