On the third anniversary of Madeleine McCann’s disappearance today, Martin Houghton-Brown, Chief Executive of the charity Missing People, released the following statement:

“Today is a sad reminder to all of us of the thousands of families in this country who are desperately waiting for news of their missing loved one.

"At any one time the charity Missing People is supporting over 1,000 families as they wait for news of a missing person. Our thoughts go out to Madeleine’s family on this very difficult day and we continue to hope with them that they find the answers they are looking for.”

Missing People provides support for missing children, vulnerable adults and families left in limbo. This includes;

•  providing support and advice for families left in limbo via a national 24 hour Freefone helpline for people who are missing someone.
•  assisting the search with publicity posters, web appeals and in the media via our network of media partners who make regular appeals on our behalf.
•  Runaway Helpline - a national, free, confidential service, for anyone who has run away from home or care, or been forced to leave home. Whether you have run away from home because of an argument, bullying, abuse or you're unhappy. Sometimes you just want to get some space. Runaway Helpline is here for you day or night.
• Message Home - a 24 hour Freefone service that helps missing adults to reach advice, support and to reconnect with their family or carers via a message or three-way call.

SARworld is happy to support the charity Missing People; if you would like to help families of missing people please visit www.missingpeople.org.uk to find out more.