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We're Barnardo's👋 We're here to help children and young people feel safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful. When you change a childhood, you change a life.
“It’s simply not right that across the UK, too many children are facing a harsh winter without the basics they need to stay warm, healthy and hopeful,” said Lynn Perry, our CEO. 300,000 children could be without a winter coat this year. Together, we can change this.
👉 Support today: brnw.ch/21wXCVS
👉 Support today: brnw.ch/21wXCVS
November 19, 2025 at 12:25 PM
“It’s simply not right that across the UK, too many children are facing a harsh winter without the basics they need to stay warm, healthy and hopeful,” said Lynn Perry, our CEO. 300,000 children could be without a winter coat this year. Together, we can change this.
👉 Support today: brnw.ch/21wXCVS
👉 Support today: brnw.ch/21wXCVS
Cold homes. Empty cupboards. Rising costs. Impossible choices. Behind the sparkle of the season, too many families are struggling just to get through winter. No child should feel left out at Christmas. 💚 Write to your MP to demand change: brnw.ch/21wWBvq
#ChildPoverty
#ChildPoverty
October 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Cold homes. Empty cupboards. Rising costs. Impossible choices. Behind the sparkle of the season, too many families are struggling just to get through winter. No child should feel left out at Christmas. 💚 Write to your MP to demand change: brnw.ch/21wWBvq
#ChildPoverty
#ChildPoverty
“Violence against children is unacceptable,” said our CEO Lynn Perry. Over 65 countries have banned physical punishment. England hasn’t.
With @nspcc.bsky.social, @rcpch.bsky.social
and leading voices, we delivered a petition to Downing St urging the PM to act. #EndPhysicalPunishment
With @nspcc.bsky.social, @rcpch.bsky.social
and leading voices, we delivered a petition to Downing St urging the PM to act. #EndPhysicalPunishment
October 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
“Violence against children is unacceptable,” said our CEO Lynn Perry. Over 65 countries have banned physical punishment. England hasn’t.
With @nspcc.bsky.social, @rcpch.bsky.social
and leading voices, we delivered a petition to Downing St urging the PM to act. #EndPhysicalPunishment
With @nspcc.bsky.social, @rcpch.bsky.social
and leading voices, we delivered a petition to Downing St urging the PM to act. #EndPhysicalPunishment
We're co-chairing the Pornography Coalition with CEASE to push for stronger regulation of online porn in the Crime & Policing Bill.
Grateful to Baroness Bertin for hosting such a vital House of Lords event and to our expert speakers for highlighting the harms and solutions. #OnlineSafety
Grateful to Baroness Bertin for hosting such a vital House of Lords event and to our expert speakers for highlighting the harms and solutions. #OnlineSafety
October 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
We're co-chairing the Pornography Coalition with CEASE to push for stronger regulation of online porn in the Crime & Policing Bill.
Grateful to Baroness Bertin for hosting such a vital House of Lords event and to our expert speakers for highlighting the harms and solutions. #OnlineSafety
Grateful to Baroness Bertin for hosting such a vital House of Lords event and to our expert speakers for highlighting the harms and solutions. #OnlineSafety
Huge thanks to our speakers Catherine Foulkes MP, Ryan Shorthouse, Baroness Stedman-Scott, Mims Davies MP & Councillor Tony Ball.
And to our coalition partners: @actionforchildren.bsky.social @nspcc.bsky.social @ncb.org.uk and @childrenssociety.bsky.social
#ChildrensCharitiesCoalition
And to our coalition partners: @actionforchildren.bsky.social @nspcc.bsky.social @ncb.org.uk and @childrenssociety.bsky.social
#ChildrensCharitiesCoalition
October 8, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Huge thanks to our speakers Catherine Foulkes MP, Ryan Shorthouse, Baroness Stedman-Scott, Mims Davies MP & Councillor Tony Ball.
And to our coalition partners: @actionforchildren.bsky.social @nspcc.bsky.social @ncb.org.uk and @childrenssociety.bsky.social
#ChildrensCharitiesCoalition
And to our coalition partners: @actionforchildren.bsky.social @nspcc.bsky.social @ncb.org.uk and @childrenssociety.bsky.social
#ChildrensCharitiesCoalition
At #ConservativeConference2025, children’s voices were at the heart of the conversation. At our #VoicesForChange event, Phoebe and Helen shared what they and their peers need most from government - sparking powerful discussion on the future we must build together.
October 8, 2025 at 10:08 AM
At #ConservativeConference2025, children’s voices were at the heart of the conversation. At our #VoicesForChange event, Phoebe and Helen shared what they and their peers need most from government - sparking powerful discussion on the future we must build together.
Tomorrow at #CPC25! Young people lead the conversation on #SocialMobility at our interactive panel with Mims Davies MP, Baroness Stedman-Scott & Cllr Tony Ball. Come hear their ideas for change ➡️ youth-led, future-focused. Find out more here: brnw.ch/21wWnEf
October 6, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Tomorrow at #CPC25! Young people lead the conversation on #SocialMobility at our interactive panel with Mims Davies MP, Baroness Stedman-Scott & Cllr Tony Ball. Come hear their ideas for change ➡️ youth-led, future-focused. Find out more here: brnw.ch/21wWnEf
Barnardo’s and Universal Pictures’ Wicked: For Good are joining forces, coming together for good.
Together, we’re here to show them a world full of possibility, where their dreams truly are unlimited.
Wicked: For Good, only in cinemas November 21. 🎬
Together, we’re here to show them a world full of possibility, where their dreams truly are unlimited.
Wicked: For Good, only in cinemas November 21. 🎬
October 6, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Barnardo’s and Universal Pictures’ Wicked: For Good are joining forces, coming together for good.
Together, we’re here to show them a world full of possibility, where their dreams truly are unlimited.
Wicked: For Good, only in cinemas November 21. 🎬
Together, we’re here to show them a world full of possibility, where their dreams truly are unlimited.
Wicked: For Good, only in cinemas November 21. 🎬
Something very exciting is coming...✨🪄
October 2, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Something very exciting is coming...✨🪄
We also joined forces with @actionforchildren.bsky.social , @nspcc.bsky.social , @ncb.org.uk & @childrenssociety.bsky.social to mark one year since our joint manifesto launch.
Thank you to MPs Jess Asato, Helen Hayes, Liz Kendall & Bridget Phillipson for joining us too.
Thank you to MPs Jess Asato, Helen Hayes, Liz Kendall & Bridget Phillipson for joining us too.
September 29, 2025 at 11:06 PM
We also joined forces with @actionforchildren.bsky.social , @nspcc.bsky.social , @ncb.org.uk & @childrenssociety.bsky.social to mark one year since our joint manifesto launch.
Thank you to MPs Jess Asato, Helen Hayes, Liz Kendall & Bridget Phillipson for joining us too.
Thank you to MPs Jess Asato, Helen Hayes, Liz Kendall & Bridget Phillipson for joining us too.
Today at #LabourConference2025, we were proud to put children’s voices at the heart of the political conversation.
At our #VoicesForChange event, Ugne and Yifan shared powerful testimonies on what they urgently need from Government — alongside voices from 1,000+ children across the UK.
At our #VoicesForChange event, Ugne and Yifan shared powerful testimonies on what they urgently need from Government — alongside voices from 1,000+ children across the UK.
September 29, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Today at #LabourConference2025, we were proud to put children’s voices at the heart of the political conversation.
At our #VoicesForChange event, Ugne and Yifan shared powerful testimonies on what they urgently need from Government — alongside voices from 1,000+ children across the UK.
At our #VoicesForChange event, Ugne and Yifan shared powerful testimonies on what they urgently need from Government — alongside voices from 1,000+ children across the UK.
Did you know… nearly 1 in 3 children in the UK live in poverty? The evidence is clear. Smart, cost-effective policies can transform children’s futures. The question is: will the Child Poverty Strategy deliver? To find out more, visit: brnw.ch/21wVEWt
September 22, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Did you know… nearly 1 in 3 children in the UK live in poverty? The evidence is clear. Smart, cost-effective policies can transform children’s futures. The question is: will the Child Poverty Strategy deliver? To find out more, visit: brnw.ch/21wVEWt
Our asks are shaped by over 150 frontline services and the voices of young people across Scotland. With 2030 targets still unmet, now’s the time to act - for safer, happier, healthier childhoods.
#ScottishParliament
#ManifestoForChange
#ChildPoverty
#ThePromise
#ScottishParliament
#ManifestoForChange
#ChildPoverty
#ThePromise
September 18, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Our asks are shaped by over 150 frontline services and the voices of young people across Scotland. With 2030 targets still unmet, now’s the time to act - for safer, happier, healthier childhoods.
#ScottishParliament
#ManifestoForChange
#ChildPoverty
#ThePromise
#ScottishParliament
#ManifestoForChange
#ChildPoverty
#ThePromise
It’s time to back bold action for children, families, and Scotland’s future. Our call to the next Scottish Parliament is clear - real investment, real change. Read our new manifesto and support the call for change: cms.barnardos.org.uk/domain-6/res...
September 18, 2025 at 11:12 AM
It’s time to back bold action for children, families, and Scotland’s future. Our call to the next Scottish Parliament is clear - real investment, real change. Read our new manifesto and support the call for change: cms.barnardos.org.uk/domain-6/res...
Every child deserves love, stability and protection, but too often those growing up in care face instability and struggle to access vital support. Yesterday, our CEO, Lynn Perry, urged MPs and Peers to do more to uphold these children’s rights. #chidlrensrights #SocialCareReform.
September 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Every child deserves love, stability and protection, but too often those growing up in care face instability and struggle to access vital support. Yesterday, our CEO, Lynn Perry, urged MPs and Peers to do more to uphold these children’s rights. #chidlrensrights #SocialCareReform.
This party conference season, Barnardo’s is putting young people’s lived experiences at the centre of political debate. At both Labour and Conservative Party Conferences, we’re hosting panels and Q&As to explore how policy can better support the futures of the next generation.
September 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
This party conference season, Barnardo’s is putting young people’s lived experiences at the centre of political debate. At both Labour and Conservative Party Conferences, we’re hosting panels and Q&As to explore how policy can better support the futures of the next generation.
Over one third of UK children could be in poverty by 2029/30. Ending the two-child limit and benefit cap would lift 500k children out. With the #ChildPovertyStrategy due, the Government must deliver on its ambitious plan and act now. Read more: brnw.ch/21wVmy5
September 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Over one third of UK children could be in poverty by 2029/30. Ending the two-child limit and benefit cap would lift 500k children out. With the #ChildPovertyStrategy due, the Government must deliver on its ambitious plan and act now. Read more: brnw.ch/21wVmy5
Exciting milestone in Glasgow! 📢
We’ve started building 5 new Gap Homes - designed to support young people leaving care with the stability and support they deserve.
Helping them thrive in the communities they call home. It's more than housing, it’s hope. 💚 #CareLeavers #YouthSupport
We’ve started building 5 new Gap Homes - designed to support young people leaving care with the stability and support they deserve.
Helping them thrive in the communities they call home. It's more than housing, it’s hope. 💚 #CareLeavers #YouthSupport
July 24, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Exciting milestone in Glasgow! 📢
We’ve started building 5 new Gap Homes - designed to support young people leaving care with the stability and support they deserve.
Helping them thrive in the communities they call home. It's more than housing, it’s hope. 💚 #CareLeavers #YouthSupport
We’ve started building 5 new Gap Homes - designed to support young people leaving care with the stability and support they deserve.
Helping them thrive in the communities they call home. It's more than housing, it’s hope. 💚 #CareLeavers #YouthSupport
“The two-child limit on benefit payments is now affecting nearly 1.7m children – an increase of nearly 40,000.” Lynn Perry, our CEO, has shared her thoughts on government statistics released today that reveal the number of households affected by the two-child limit on benefits. More: brnw.ch/21wU2to
July 10, 2025 at 12:59 PM
“The two-child limit on benefit payments is now affecting nearly 1.7m children – an increase of nearly 40,000.” Lynn Perry, our CEO, has shared her thoughts on government statistics released today that reveal the number of households affected by the two-child limit on benefits. More: brnw.ch/21wU2to
We welcome the government's decision to expand family hubs, ensuring more children and families receive vital support before crisis strikes. Our history of providing these essential services is a lifeline for many: brnw.ch/21wTVKf
#AmbitiousForChildren #FamilyHubs
#AmbitiousForChildren #FamilyHubs
July 6, 2025 at 10:18 AM
We welcome the government's decision to expand family hubs, ensuring more children and families receive vital support before crisis strikes. Our history of providing these essential services is a lifeline for many: brnw.ch/21wTVKf
#AmbitiousForChildren #FamilyHubs
#AmbitiousForChildren #FamilyHubs
"It's given me a space to talk" – Elliot, 16, young carer.💬
Last night we heard powerful stories of how our family hubs change lives. As funding declines, we need the government to develop a family hub in every community.
Read more: barnardos.org.uk/research/bui...
#AmbitiousForChildren
Last night we heard powerful stories of how our family hubs change lives. As funding declines, we need the government to develop a family hub in every community.
Read more: barnardos.org.uk/research/bui...
#AmbitiousForChildren
June 25, 2025 at 10:29 AM
"It's given me a space to talk" – Elliot, 16, young carer.💬
Last night we heard powerful stories of how our family hubs change lives. As funding declines, we need the government to develop a family hub in every community.
Read more: barnardos.org.uk/research/bui...
#AmbitiousForChildren
Last night we heard powerful stories of how our family hubs change lives. As funding declines, we need the government to develop a family hub in every community.
Read more: barnardos.org.uk/research/bui...
#AmbitiousForChildren
Thousands of unaccompanied children sought asylum in the UK last year. These children need care, not complexity. This #RefugeeWeek, we stand with @refugeeweek.bsky.social to call for a better future for displaced children and families. #CommunityAsASuperpower
June 16, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Thousands of unaccompanied children sought asylum in the UK last year. These children need care, not complexity. This #RefugeeWeek, we stand with @refugeeweek.bsky.social to call for a better future for displaced children and families. #CommunityAsASuperpower
“Today’s #SpendingReview includes welcome funding for children, especially the vital extension of free school meals to a further 500,000 children who need it most,” said CEO Lynn Perry. “Sadly, though, today’s announcement fell short of what was needed." More here: brnw.ch/21wTkdz
June 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
“Today’s #SpendingReview includes welcome funding for children, especially the vital extension of free school meals to a further 500,000 children who need it most,” said CEO Lynn Perry. “Sadly, though, today’s announcement fell short of what was needed." More here: brnw.ch/21wTkdz
51,000+ young people shared their views with us. A clear majority (64%) of secondary & college students want UK Govt to make ending child poverty a top priority. By 2030, 1 in 3 UK children could live in poverty. We need urgent action. For more, visit: brnw.ch/21wSQkj
May 22, 2025 at 11:18 AM
51,000+ young people shared their views with us. A clear majority (64%) of secondary & college students want UK Govt to make ending child poverty a top priority. By 2030, 1 in 3 UK children could live in poverty. We need urgent action. For more, visit: brnw.ch/21wSQkj
Last night's BBC documentary: ‘The Sex Detectives: Keeping Kids Safe' showed how the ‘Night Light’ project, led by Jo Ritchie (Barnardo’s) and Rose Brown (Avon & Somerset Police) is working with female street sex workers, to help safeguard some of Bristol’s most at-risk children and young people.
May 7, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Last night's BBC documentary: ‘The Sex Detectives: Keeping Kids Safe' showed how the ‘Night Light’ project, led by Jo Ritchie (Barnardo’s) and Rose Brown (Avon & Somerset Police) is working with female street sex workers, to help safeguard some of Bristol’s most at-risk children and young people.