WITH 2011 drawing to a close, I'd like to take the opportunity to personally thank all of your readers who have helped support the NSPCC throughout 2011. Thanks to the public giving generously, we have made significant strides for children this year.

The last 12 months has been an important period for the NSPCC. At the start of the year we began to roll out the ChildLine Schools Service. Focusing on seven to 11 olds, the service visits primary schools to help children understand what abuse, including bullying, is and how they can protect themselves and seek help if they need it. By 2016 we aim to visit every primary school in the UK at least every two years.

On October 30, ChildLine celebrated its 25th birthday and launched a year of fundraising. Over the past 25 years, ChildLine has spoken to over. 2.6 million children about concerns ranging from bullying to sexual abuse. New figures show that the number of ChildLine contacts from children troubled by suicide, depression and self-harm has significantly increased since the introduction of the online service, which means thankfully we are reaching more of the children and young people who need us.

In November we launched our 'All Babies Count' campaign to highlight the vulnerability of babies and to call for better and earlier support for new parents. Babies are more likely to suffer neglect and abuse and are eight times more likely to be killed than any other child. Make it your New Year's resolution to help vulnerable babies by pledging your support at http://www.nspcc.org.uk/all">www.nspcc.org.uk/all babies count or by liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter.

The NSPCC is, as always, extremely grateful to everyone in the Forest of Dean for their continued support and generosity.

– Anna Keir, NSPCC community fundraising manager.