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What we do

Helplines Partnership is the membership body for organisations that provide information, support or advice via phone, email, text or online.

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Helplines Awareness Day 2026

View our Developing in the Dark online portrait exhibition celebrating the real people whose lives have been transformed by helplines. In partnership with Little Vintage Photography.

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Products

Callers expect helplines to provide confidential, high quality and affordable ways to access them. Ideally they should offer a variety of contact channels so that callers have a choice depending on their circumstances.

Trusted Suppliers

At Helplines Partnership, we understand the importance of reliable, high-quality services and products in supporting the vital work of helplines.

Interpreting and Translation

As a member of Helplines Partnership, we invite you to consider using our Trusted Supplier - Word360 - to offer helplines and charities access to over 350 languages, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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Introducing version six of the Helplines Standard

We are excited to announce the launch of version six of the Helplines Standard, the nationally recognised quality standard that defines and certifies best practice in helpline work.

Who we are

We are committed to supporting organisations that provide non-face-to-face advice, support and information to improve general wellbeing. We offer training, a Helplines Standard, and consultancy to help build sustainability and promote excellence, choice and accessibility for everyone.