Good question! We are one of the largest youth charities in the world. If you’re aged 12-25, you can talk to us anything that is bothering you for free help and support. We’re mainly here to help with thinks such as bullying, mental health, cyberbullying, body-image, relationships, sex, identity and coming out. We are a registered charity in the UK and a registered 501(C)(3) in the USA.

Our Founder and current CEO, Liam Hackett launched Ditch the Label in 2012 and still leads the organisation today. Ditch the Label initially started as an anti-bullying charity before further growing to a broader youth remit in 2020. The inspiration behind our charity came from Liam’s experiences of bullying and his use of the internet to find help and support.

No. Ditch the Label works with young people aged 12-25 only. This means that we are able to focus heavily on the biggest issues that are currently affecting young people the most. Additionally, our focus on this age range means that we are able to offer the best level of support, tailored specifically for a teenage/young adult audience.

Our objectives are as follows:
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<li>To contribute to the growing body of knowledge and innovation when it comes to young people and bullying, digital wellbeing, mental health, identity and relationships through the use of research.</li>
<li>To provide direct help and support to young people aged 12-25 who are impacted by our core strands of issues, ultimately improving their wellbeing, esteem and health. </li>
<li>To prevent issues such as bullying, hate speech, radicalisation and poor mental health through the use of education in schools and colleges across the United Kingdom.</li>
<li>To positively influence how society thinks and behaves; reducing the rates of issues such as stigma, prejudice, abuse and hate speech. </li>
<li> To share our knowledge and innovation with wider stakeholders; influencing policy and the experiences of young people globally; and to collaborate with other charitable and youth organisations.</li>
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We work hard to ensure that our funding streams remain diverse and as sustainable as possible. Our primary sources of funding include corporate sponsorship, trusts and foundations, major donors, fundraising activity and profits from Ditch the Label merchandising. We receive no Government funding, which means that Ditch the Label is completely independent. If you would like to make a donation to Ditch the Label, please <a href="https://ditchthelabel.org/donate-now">click here</a>

There are multiple ways in which you can get help from Ditch the Label.  <a href="https://ditchthelabel.org/helplines">click here</a> to browse our support guides, <a href="https://forums.ditchthelabel.org/">here to join our free support community</a> and <a href="https://ditchthelabel.org/contact-us">here</a> to get in touch for more options.

Pretty much, yes. The only time it isn’t confidential is if you tell us that either you or somebody else is at immediate risk of significant harm – in that case, we will work with our partners to make sure you, or the person you know is given the right level of support. If you are in danger, please contact the Police or an adult who you trust.

Absolutely. A huge focus for Ditch the Label is to collaborate with as many relevant stakeholders and organisations as possible. We are proud to work with organisations both within and external to the youth sector, along with Government departments, academics, Universities, activists, social networks, media and brand partners.

Well the good news is, there are plenty of ways to work with us! - For brand partnerships, <a href="https://ditchthelabel.org/campaign">click here</a> . - For trusts, foundations and major donors, <a href="https://ditchthelabel.org/contact-us">click here</a> to contact us. - To make donation, <a href="https://ditchthelabel.org/donate-now">click here</a>. - To buy merchandise, <a href="https://store.ditchthelabel.org/">click here</a> . - To share your story, <a href="https://ditchthelabel.org/media-ambassador">click here</a>. - For all other opportunities, <a href="https://ditchthelabel.org/get-involved">click here</a>.

Our funding is primarily used to cover the following: - Direct support for young people negatively impacted by issues such as bullying, mental health, online abuse, relationships, hate crimes and identity. - Development of support guides and resources for young people. - Primary and secondary research to understand the issues impacting young people the most, and as a driver for innovation. - Campaigns designed to raise awareness, connect young people in need with our support and positively influence societal attitudes and behaviours. - Infrastructure to manage relationships with key policy influencers across Governments, industry and social media. - Development of new technologies to deliver support. - Overhead costs such as rent, utilities, telecoms, postage, web hosting, administration support, staff salaries, safeguarding and security. - Fundraising costs, primarily used to cover fundraiser salaries. For every £1 donated to Ditch the Label, 87p is spent on delivering support and 13p is spent on overheads and fundraising.

Please drop us an email, <a href="https://ditchthelabel.org/contact-us">here</a>!

We do and they are all completely free. Head over to  <a href="https://dtled.org/">DTLED.org </a>to download free teaching resources.

You are free to use our research in your work/reports, provided that you use adequate referencing. Unfortunately we cannot share our datasets with third parties.

Host a party, run an obscene distance or wax your legs - whatever your thing is, we'd be honoured if you would do it for Ditch the Label and the young people we support.

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Staying digital means more than being at your fingertips whenever you need us! It means we can channel every penny possible into our mission. Your contribution, no matter how small, helps us extend our support. We cannot thank you enough for your generosity.

Millions of conversations, thousands of surveys, all to figure out the issues that impact you the most.

Digital safe spaces, direct support and as many self help resources as we can get our hands on, all in a growing library designed to provide personalised advice in only a few clicks.

Our insights into the experiences of young people combined with big data helps us to produce free curriculums for students across the globe.

We’ve got award-winning public awareness and edutainment campaigns, all to bring light to the issues that affect young people most.

Our four key pillars help us reshape the world and make a difference to young people across the globe: Our industry leading research, focused and individualised support, revolutionary educational tools, and award- winning campaigns.

Why donate to Ditch The Label? Each year, we provide award-winning support to millions of young people aged 12-25, primarily through online partnerships.

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The Wireless Report is one of the UK’s most comprehensive reports into the ways in which young people aged 13-25 are currently using smartphone technology.

The Annual Bullying Survey is our flagship study of bullying and associated behaviours, produced in collaboration with schools and colleges from across the UK on an annual basis.

This is the difference your donations make. From the small to the large, every penny matters and we want you to know exactly what it goes towards.

We’re digital, which means that our overheads are relatively low. This means that we’re able to make a little go an incredibly long way. As a small, independent charity, with huge reach – we are incredibly grateful for your generosity and donation.

So thanks for the great advice. I did come out to my dad and it went very well! He accepted me the way I am and since he is a priest it went better than I hoped it would go. He told me that it was completely okay and since he has prior experience with people who are lesbian or gay than he took it very well. I’m just happy that I could tell someone. You’ve helped me so much.

Jack

The support Ditch the Label has given to me has honestly been a beam of light that I needed whilst a thousand hands pulled me down into the darkness. Thank you.

JESS

Ditch the Label’s The Internet Safe Space is a amazing place for me to meet others just like me, talk through my issues and feel not so alone in the world. Thank you very much.

Paul

My daughter posted some concerning messages yesterday on your website and someone from your site got in touch with her school and let them know. Her guidance counsellor contacted me and we were able to get her to a crisis therapy centre first thing this morning. I had no idea she was feeling that way, and I praise you for intervening so she could get the help she needs. Her father and I are so very grateful. 

Nikita

This is less of an introduction and more of a thank you. I have had many troubling and confusing moments in my life, and this community made me not afraid to share what happened and what was worrying me and find help. It has helped me through so much, and I just want to thank everyone for this

Harrison

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For over a decade we’ve dedicated ourselves to helping solve the issues of young people. Everything from bullying and mental health, to relationships, identity, and even the tough stuff in-between. We can help. Our world class research, educational initiatives, and campaigns are there to help globally, but we are there for you too with digital safe spaces and direct support.