Barnardo’s
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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.
Joined November 2008
Do you remember summer as a child? Imagination ran wild. A cardboard box became a spaceship. A back garden transformed into a palace. Summer was more than a season; it was a feeling. But for too many families, summer isn’t about freedom (1/2)
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Most children stumble across violent online porn, some as young as 6. CEO, Lynn Perry, said: “Extreme pornography can cause children harm, distorting their attitudes towards healthy relationships, sex & consent.” The government must close loopholes & regulate. #OnlineSafetyAct
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“Wish I was there.”🏖️.Too many children are missing out on summer. Our CEO @lynnanneperry said: “Parents want to give their children summer memories, but many are just trying to survive.”.We joined with youth ambassadors & @sandinyoureye to make their voices heard & stories seen.
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The shortlist is here! 🎉. We’re proud to sponsor the @HSJ_Award for Early Intervention & Prevention for Children, Young People & Families, celebrating projects giving children the best start in life. Here's our Director of Health, Rukshana Kapasi.💚. 👉
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Remember what summer felt like as a child?. Cardboard boxes were spaceships, sandcastles were palaces, and every day felt full of magic.✨. This summer, we’re celebrating the memories that shaped us, and the ones shaping childhoods today.🌞. What's your favourite summer memory?.
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Our vision is to ensure that all children identified as trafficked have access to the safety and support they need. Through our National Counter Trafficking Centre we aim to raise awareness. Join our next online session:
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We welcome the new online protections that came into force yesterday - as part of the Online Safety Act. The changes, set to be enforced by regulator Ofcom, will require online platforms to have age checks in place. Read @lynnanneperry statement here:
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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
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RT @AdoptionUK: Today, Adoption UK, alongside @kinshipcharity, @CVAA_UK, @barnardos, @FamilyRightsGp and @Coram, wrote to the Education Sec….
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The Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) was set up to provide funding for therapeutic support in England, initially just for adopted children and now also for children with Special...
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It’s about survival. Without the structure of school, some parents are forced to choose between food and fun, bills and bonding time. We’re helping to change that. Learn more here: (2/2).
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Summer is the playground where childhood memories are made.
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New stats alert: 1.67 million children were in households hit by the two-child benefit limit in April 2025, up by 37,000 in just a year. This policy isn’t just numbers; it’s real families, real hardship. Time to bust the myths. #TwoChildLimit More here:
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At our Summer Parliamentary Reception we launched a report calling for a Family Hub in every community. We welcome the government's announcement to expand Family Hubs to support families in need. Hear from Ruby, Elliot & Tonie about the life-changing support from our Family Hubs.
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“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 stats that reveal the number of households affected by two-child limit on benefits.
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Involving young people in food partnerships isn't just beneficial – it’s essential for building a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable food system. Read our joint report, produced as part of our ongoing partnership with @coopuk 👉
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RT @PeterboroughCC: 🎉 Exciting News from Peterborough! 🎉. First Steps Family Hub, City’s MP Andrew Pakes and Councillor Katy Cole, the coun….
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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: . #AmbitiousForChildren #FamilyHubs
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“While we appreciate the government highlighting these dangers, real change will only come when families have access to safe and regular routes for their asylum claims to be assessed." - Lynn, Perry, Barnardo’s chief executive.
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“Children seeking sanctuary in the UK often face a dangerous path to reach safety. This often comes after they’ve already faced conflict, famine or the death of loved ones in their young lives.".
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Mark Gregory made an appearance on @BBCBreakfast to talk about the 6,000 tonnes of donations to our stores that are unsuitable for sale. 99% of our waste is diverted from landfill, through initiatives like Re-Fashion Hub. Helping preserve the planet for the children we support.
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More than 1 in 3 young people face daily fears for their future, that’s why we’re extending our partnership with @coopuk. Together, we’ll raise £7 million to support positive futures for 1 million young people across the UK 💚💙.
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