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The society's annual budget of $2,800,000 is the envy of the much smaller N.S.P.C.C.
From Time Magazine Archive
We think that the attention of the N.S.P.C.C. should be drawn to the fact that several stall-holders on the beach of a popular seaside town are offering ices at twopence each, or twelve for one-and-six.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, June 9, 1920 by Various
We hope that the N.S.P.C.C. will see to it that all mummies are allowed to return to their families without further delay.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-03-20 by Various
Dr. Alpin said he was invited by the inspector of the N.S.P.C.C. to visit defendants' cottage.
From A Miscellany of Men by Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith)
However, Chris Sherwood, chief executive of the NSPCC, said it strongly supported the move, adding, "Time is up for big tech".
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
The Molly Rose Foundation, a suicide prevention charity named after Russell's daughter, and organisations including the NSPCC, Parent Zone and Childnet, called a ban the "wrong solution".
From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2026
"Rob is not only a local hero in Liverpool, but right across the NSPCC," said Janette Drew, the charity's fundraising manager in the North West.
From BBC ● Dec. 21, 2025
Rani Govender, policy manager for child safety online at children's charity, the NSPCC, welcomed the measures for encouraging firms to have more accountability and scrutiny over their models and child safety.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2025
Talking to children about online safety and being interested in what they do online is also important, according to the NSPCC.
From BBC ● May 8, 2024
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