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Barnardo's Scotland
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As the country's largest children's charity, we’re here to help you, and children and young people across Scotland, feel safer, happier and healthier.
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Too many children in Scotland are living in poverty.

We will be joining End Child Poverty Scotland partners at the #ScotlandDemandsBetter march to demand change this Saturday, in Edinburgh.

Find out more here: www.scotland-demands-better.com/march-and-ra...
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October 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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@cashbackscot.bsky.social is supporting young people most at risk of involvement in the justice system towards positive destinations.

The Barnardo’s project has supported more than 300 young people towards improving their learning, health and wellbeing. #CB4C

For more: cashbackforcommunities.org
Image features a group of more than 10 young people sitting around a table discussing issues relating to their own lives.
September 25, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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Your voice matters!

NHS Glasgow & Greater Clyde & Barnardo’s want 12–26-year-olds to help shape the future mental health supports. 👋

Take the 10-minute survey by 30 September 2025.
Prize draw: Stanley cup or power bank. 🎁
Link: tinyurl.com/mumebfuw
September 22, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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It's time to take bold action for children and families in Scotland.

Our vision for the next Scottish Government sets out practical asks for change, shaped by lived experience and our frontline work.

Read more here: tinyurl.com/mwdkk8yk
September 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Your voice matters!

NHS Glasgow & Greater Clyde & Barnardo’s want 12–26-year-olds to help shape the future mental health supports. 👋

Take the 10-minute survey by 30 September 2025.
Prize draw: Stanley cup or power bank. 🎁
Link: tinyurl.com/mumebfuw
September 9, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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Change happens when we step up and demand it. Join the march for all of us.

#Edinburgh #25Oct #ScotlandDemandsBetter

scotland-demands-better.com
August 19, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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ROLL UP! ROLL UP! Our Barrhead shop is having a flash sale with all ladies clothes down to £2.50 or less (for a limited time only)! 🎁 👗 💚

Time to grab yourself a bargain.
July 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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This week, we're Celebrating Families in North Lanarkshire. 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 💚

Check out what's on:
June 23, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Heading down to the beach, loch, or river this sunny summer’s day with your pals? Look after yourself and your mates in the water to make sun-filled memories. 🌊

#DrowningPrevention
Image features an aerial shot of the waves coming on to a beach. The main purpose of the image, though, is for the text, which reads: "LOOK AFTER YOURSELF AND YOUR FRIENDS if you're planning to go into the water this summer." There is also the logo for Water Safety Scotland on the top-left of the image.
May 22, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Grand opening today at 4pm!

Common Ground is a collaborative youth project offering a safe space & street outreach for young people.

200 Argyle Street, Glasgow | ⏰ Tue, Fri, Sat 4pm – 9pm
Image is of a front door of what looks like a shop. The door is green with a large brass door handle and letterbox. About 75 per cent of the space of the door is taken up by frosted glass. On the glass is a sticker -- also green -- that reads: "Common Ground." Below that, in green letters, is the number 200.
March 28, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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🚨 Young people in Glasgow City Centre – need a safe space? 🚨

Common Ground is a collaborative youth project offering a safe space & street outreach for young people.

200 Argyle Street, Glasgow | ⏰ Tue, Fri, Sat 4pm – 9pm

Check out the leaflet for more #CommonGroundGlasgow
March 25, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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Cyber-crime now makes up 9% of all crimes of dishonesty in Scotland. But you can take steps to protect yourself:

🛡️ Install antivirus software.
🔒 Use strong, unique passwords.
🔄 Keep your devices updated.

Small actions make a big difference. #CyberScotlandWeek #CantHackIt
February 25, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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"Young people are the future of Scotland."

MSP Pam Duncan-Glancy joined our breakout session with Magic Breakfast at the Scottish Labour Conference over the weekend.

We need a clear timeline for free school meal rollout from Scottish Government and an end to the two-child limit.
February 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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After three years of conflict in Ukraine, we Barnardo's Scotland continue to stand beside and with those displaced people who have come to Scotland to seek sanctuary. 💚 🫶

Welcome Service ➡️ shorturl.at/apC5E

Impact Report ➡️ shorturl.at/KLzsV
February 24, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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What should you do if your victim of #sextortion? Don’t panic. Don’t pay or comply with demands.

Get help. Learn more: t.co/xvvwjDLZDx
Image features a young person in a hoodie with her hand over her face looking distressed. She is being consoled by an adult female. Above the two people in large white letters on a purple background are the words: "Young people in Scotland are being targeted by criminals." Below the duo, also in white writing and on a purple background, is the additional message: "They need you to know what sextortion is so that they can come to you for help. Learn more at fearless.org. Finally, in the bottom right hand corner is the "fearless" logo with a note below that reads: "Part of Crimestoppers."
February 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Thank you to Miles Briggs MSP for visiting our Barnardo's Works service in Edinburgh this week to learn more about the work we do to support young people into training and employment. 💚 🏗️
Image features Miles Briggs MSP on the left standing beside Rhianna Wright, who is the manager of the Barnardo's Works office in Edinburgh, in which the two are standing. In the background is a reception desk with a sign reading "Barnardo's Works" in the background. There is a photocopier, a bookcase and a plant also in view. The floor is wooden and there is some differing lighting behind the duo. Both are smiling.
January 21, 2025 at 12:19 PM