Our official charity partner - Get Connected

When you need help, but aren't sure where to turn - Get Connected


Connecting people since 1999
At The Carphone Warehouse we have always been about connecting people, helping them realise what's possible in their life.

That's why we support Get Connected; our chosen charity partner whose purpose is to ensure that every child and young person in the UK can connect with the support they need, when they need it. A perfect match!

We've had the privilege of working with Get Connected for over ten years. In that time more than 100,000 young people have been connected to confidential help, advice and support for their emotional and physical wellbeing.
 
Our partners
Over the years, The Carphone Warehouse has worked closely with Get Connected, supporting exciting charity events like auctions, dare-devil sky diving stunts and adventure treks, as well as providing office space and technical support for the charity's vital work.

 

How Get Connected help young people stay connected
80% of young people don't know where to get help
More than just a good cause
It's so simple, with just one call or click, anyone in the UK under 25 can get access to practical, or emotional support on their teams by phone, email, or webchat, 365 days of the year.

They can also look for help themselves online with Get Connected's new WebHelp 24/7 service, designed to help those who are not yet ready to share their problems.
Get Connected is the UK's free, confidential helpline for children an young people under 25, who need help but don't know where to turn. Last year alone their team of volunteers took more than 48,000 calls and replied to over 5,000 emails and webchats, giving information and emotional support for a wide range of issues.
We are truly proud of what Get Connected has achieved so far and The Carphone Warehouse is proud to have played our part in that success. Our ambitions for the future are however, even bigger.

We have two huge objectives:

1) To find help for
100,000 young people every year
2) We want
EVERY young person in the UK to know there's help on hand, whenever they need it


We know that these are big challenges, but we're confident that your help and support, we can make a real difference to young people's lives throughout the UK. So get involved and help them Get Connected.
Play your part
Everybody has a valuable role to play in this worthwhile partnership. Every bit of support helps, no matter how big or small.

· Tell all the young people you know about the helpline:
0808 808 4994 - store the number in your phone
· Recycle your mobile phones, using the special bags in all our stores
· If you'd like to make a donation yourself, simply visit: getconnected.org/donate
· If you are interested in volunteering, visit: getconnected.org/volunteer
 
Just a few facts and figures
4 out of 5 young people don't know where to turn for help (2006 GC survey)
Get Connected is the UK's national helpline offering children and young people under 25 the support they need to make informed decisions.

Calls to Get Connected are free of charge
and all subsequent connections to other services, such as Social Services or Samaritans are too.

9 out of 10 young people turn to the internet rather than family or friends for help
Over half of these feel more worries by the information they find (March 2010 GC survey).

Get Connected's service is completely confidential
Callers can speak freely to our volunteers about any problem, no matter how distressing or embarrassing.