‘ I didn’t feel loved’

breaking – and all the more so because she is far from alone. For more than 130 years NSPCC, the UK’S leading children’s charity, has provided support and care for children going through the worst of times.

Thanks to the support of donors and legacies, the charity helps to prevent abuse, rebuilds children’s lives and supports families.

Through research, therapeutic services, campaigning and helplines – often a first port of call for those in crisis – the charity helps to heal the wounds for children like Rita.

“I’d encourage young people experiencing abuse to get support and counselling. I have and it’s helped,” Rita says.

“I chose to leave a gift to NSPCC in my Will because of my childhood. I can’t think of another charity I’d leave a gift to. I might not see the difference it makes but knowing I’m doing something feels great.” www. nspcc. org. uk/ supportus/ ways- to- give/ leavecharity- gift- in- will/