Helpline 0808 800 2222 Home›Get involved›How your support helps How your support helps Your donation, no matter how small, helps us to support people who really need our help with issues such as bullying, mental health, or dealing with many other pressures of everyday family life. Watch the video below about our befriending services to find out how your money helps us to support families. Why people come to Family Lives for support Over 50% of adults who rang us last year were struggling with mental ill-health Over half a million families experiencing bullying contact us each year Nearly 20% of calls from families are about children’s aggression towards their parents Over 50% of people who call us are bringing up a child on their own Over 40% of families who call us live below the poverty line, on a combined household income of less than £15,000 Over 70% of people who call us say that talking to us has helped them feel more able to cope What families say about us "I thought I was at a dead end but thanks to you, I have hope again." "Before I felt like the worst mother in the world, but finding Family Lives was the best thing that ever happened. I felt really understood for the first time." "Did you know that your advice can change people’s lives?" "Thank you. You’ve made my family a happy family. I could always turn to you when nobody else was around." For every £1 you give to Family Lives: 91p goes directly to delivering family support; online, over the phone, and face-to-face 1p is invested in fundraising to generate future revenue 3p is spent on giving advice on day to day family issues via the media 3p is spent on our policy and campaigns work, so we can champion the needs of families 2p is spent on running and support costs Help us keep being there by donating now. Donate now For support call our confidential helpline on 0808 800 2222 or email us at askus@familylives.org.uk. Your opinion matters, please share your views on our website by filling in our survey. Get involved Donate now Volunteer for us Fundraise for us Send an e-card How your support helps Become a corporate supporter Meet our corporate partners Leave a gift in your will Join our newsletter Receive our regular updates and advice sent straight to your inbox. For advice and support on dealing with bullying Help us be here for families in crisis Donate now Did you find what you were looking for? Share your views on our website by filling out our survey. Your opinion matters. @familyLives Twitter Would you like an ethical alternative to the paper waste of #XmasCards? Send an #ecard and give the cost of cards t… https://t.co/yFLMA3NCKd Reply|Retweet|Favourite Our services If you need to talk, we're here to listen. Call our confidential helpline for advice and support. Previous Next © Family Lives | Reg company number: 3817762 | Reg charity number: 1077722 | Reg'd in England and Wales | Family Lives is not responsible for the content of external sites | Contact us | Privacy Policy | Cookies | Terms and Conditions | Accessibility Site by Totally Communications About this tool