SAFE@LAST Information

SAFE@LAST is a registered charity working with and on behalf of young people at risk through running away. We are based at Dinnington, Nr Sheffield and were established in response to an acute need for services for the 1 in 9 children under the age of 16 in South Yorkshire, North East Derbsyhire and North Nottinghamshire who are affected by running away. We provide a 24 hour Helpline, one-to-one support, a preventative education programme for children and young people under the age of 16 and family support. Research shows that over 100,000 children and young people run away in the UK each year. Young runaways are often very vulnerable and at a greater risk of violence, sexual exploitation, becoming victims or perpetrators of crime, becoming homeless in later life, unwanted pregnancies and failing to engage in education. Since 2005 SAFE@LAST has worked with over thousands of young people and has made a difference to the lives of the great majority of them. We are seeing great results from our work, and as a result our staff and volunteers are receiving awards for their contribution to Social Care in South Yorkshire and being consulted for their expertise and knowledge in this area. SAFE@LAST continues to strive for excellence and the best outcomes for every young person, remaining sensitive to their individual needs and rights. The primary aim of SAFE@LAST is that every child be heard, allowing them the opportunity to identify and address their issues around running away.