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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.
Children are being failed online, and the harm is happening every day.
“Every day, children as young as six are being exposed to violent, abusive and dangerous content online, with the majority encountering pornographic content before they turn 18," said Lynn Perry, our Chief Executive. (1/3)
“Every day, children as young as six are being exposed to violent, abusive and dangerous content online, with the majority encountering pornographic content before they turn 18," said Lynn Perry, our Chief Executive. (1/3)
January 20, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Children are being failed online, and the harm is happening every day.
“Every day, children as young as six are being exposed to violent, abusive and dangerous content online, with the majority encountering pornographic content before they turn 18," said Lynn Perry, our Chief Executive. (1/3)
“Every day, children as young as six are being exposed to violent, abusive and dangerous content online, with the majority encountering pornographic content before they turn 18," said Lynn Perry, our Chief Executive. (1/3)
Children from our Northern Ireland service have created art exploring the theme 'home'. They form part of our Drawn to Care social media takeover, helping shine a light on the urgent need for foster carers and the difference a safe, loving home can make.
#LetsTalkFostering #DrawnToCare #Fostering
#LetsTalkFostering #DrawnToCare #Fostering
January 15, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Children from our Northern Ireland service have created art exploring the theme 'home'. They form part of our Drawn to Care social media takeover, helping shine a light on the urgent need for foster carers and the difference a safe, loving home can make.
#LetsTalkFostering #DrawnToCare #Fostering
#LetsTalkFostering #DrawnToCare #Fostering
We’re partnering with AstraZeneca’s Young Health Programme UK to tackle health inequalities and empower young people 👏
In 3 years, we’ll support 50,000 families with food vouchers, toolkits & advocacy resources - helping them thrive.
Learn more: www.barnardos.org.uk/news/barnard...
In 3 years, we’ll support 50,000 families with food vouchers, toolkits & advocacy resources - helping them thrive.
Learn more: www.barnardos.org.uk/news/barnard...
Barnardo's and AstraZeneca team up for healthy living programme
Children and young people living in poverty in the UK will gain better access to healthy food, help create a healthy living toolkit and become advocates for health policy thanks to a new partnership a...
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January 13, 2026 at 10:16 AM
We’re partnering with AstraZeneca’s Young Health Programme UK to tackle health inequalities and empower young people 👏
In 3 years, we’ll support 50,000 families with food vouchers, toolkits & advocacy resources - helping them thrive.
Learn more: www.barnardos.org.uk/news/barnard...
In 3 years, we’ll support 50,000 families with food vouchers, toolkits & advocacy resources - helping them thrive.
Learn more: www.barnardos.org.uk/news/barnard...
"Too many children are growing up exposed to harmful views about men and women that impact their attitudes towards relationships, sex and consent,” said Lynn Perry, our CEO. (1/2)
December 18, 2025 at 12:37 PM
"Too many children are growing up exposed to harmful views about men and women that impact their attitudes towards relationships, sex and consent,” said Lynn Perry, our CEO. (1/2)
Our chief executive @lynnanneperry.bsky.social has shared her thoughts on the child poverty strategy, and what it means for families. Read more via @bigissue.com here: brnw.ch/21wYb4Y
Every child deserves the chance to live without poverty holding them back
Lynn Perry, chief executive of Barnardo's, shares her thoughts on Labour's child poverty strategy – and what more needs to done.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Our chief executive @lynnanneperry.bsky.social has shared her thoughts on the child poverty strategy, and what it means for families. Read more via @bigissue.com here: brnw.ch/21wYb4Y
Poverty is stealing children’s childhoods.
Too many are worrying about meals, bills and stress instead of school and play. On behalf of the 550,000 children set to be lifted out of poverty by the new #ChildPovertyStrategy, we welcome the Government’s actions.
Too many are worrying about meals, bills and stress instead of school and play. On behalf of the 550,000 children set to be lifted out of poverty by the new #ChildPovertyStrategy, we welcome the Government’s actions.
December 5, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Poverty is stealing children’s childhoods.
Too many are worrying about meals, bills and stress instead of school and play. On behalf of the 550,000 children set to be lifted out of poverty by the new #ChildPovertyStrategy, we welcome the Government’s actions.
Too many are worrying about meals, bills and stress instead of school and play. On behalf of the 550,000 children set to be lifted out of poverty by the new #ChildPovertyStrategy, we welcome the Government’s actions.
We did it! The two-child limit ends in April - a change we fought for, lifting 350,000 children immediately out of poverty. But the job isn’t done. The benefit cap still holds families back. With nearly 1 in 3 children in poverty, the government must go further.
November 27, 2025 at 11:10 AM
We did it! The two-child limit ends in April - a change we fought for, lifting 350,000 children immediately out of poverty. But the job isn’t done. The benefit cap still holds families back. With nearly 1 in 3 children in poverty, the government must go further.
The Chancellor has today announced that the two-child limit on benefit payments will end from April. We’ve been campaigning for this for a long time. It means we’re one step closer to a fairer system that supports all children in need, regardless of how many brothers or sisters they have. (1/4)
November 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The Chancellor has today announced that the two-child limit on benefit payments will end from April. We’ve been campaigning for this for a long time. It means we’re one step closer to a fairer system that supports all children in need, regardless of how many brothers or sisters they have. (1/4)
The end of the two-child limit is hugely welcome. Around 350,000 children will be lifted out of poverty. This is a major win for families and for the organisations that have campaigned for years. Here’s Emrys explaining more. (1/3)
November 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The end of the two-child limit is hugely welcome. Around 350,000 children will be lifted out of poverty. This is a major win for families and for the organisations that have campaigned for years. Here’s Emrys explaining more. (1/3)
Our new report Born Unequal, launched with @TheKingsFund highlights shocking child health inequalities, and how community solutions can make a real difference. Here's Gaia explaining more.
Read the full report here: brnw.ch/21wXODp
Read the full report here: brnw.ch/21wXODp
November 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Our new report Born Unequal, launched with @TheKingsFund highlights shocking child health inequalities, and how community solutions can make a real difference. Here's Gaia explaining more.
Read the full report here: brnw.ch/21wXODp
Read the full report here: brnw.ch/21wXODp
Too many care leavers still face poor outcomes in health, education & housing. This #NationalCareLeaversMonth tomorrow, we’re hosting a parliamentary event. Join us as we discuss how to improve support for young people leaving care. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-the...
Beyond the Bill: Improving Support for Care Leavers
Join Barnardo’s this National Care Leavers Month to hear how the Children’s Wellbeing and School’s Bill can improve support for care leavers
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November 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Too many care leavers still face poor outcomes in health, education & housing. This #NationalCareLeaversMonth tomorrow, we’re hosting a parliamentary event. Join us as we discuss how to improve support for young people leaving care. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-the...
Reports suggest the government will remove the two-child benefit limit - a landmark step that could lift 350,000 children out of poverty. (1/2)
November 23, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Reports suggest the government will remove the two-child benefit limit - a landmark step that could lift 350,000 children out of poverty. (1/2)
“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
"I didn’t grow up thinking I was poor,” said Walking Dead star and our ambassador Lennie James. On #BBCSounds, he recalls his mum making Christmas magical despite being unable to work. Help us bring back the magic of Christmas for children. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Desert Island Discs - Lennie James, actor - BBC Sounds
Lennie James, actor and writer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:57 AM
"I didn’t grow up thinking I was poor,” said Walking Dead star and our ambassador Lennie James. On #BBCSounds, he recalls his mum making Christmas magical despite being unable to work. Help us bring back the magic of Christmas for children. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
We’ve joined 100+ organisations urging the government to scrap the two-child limit. It drives child poverty.
“It’s our moral duty to work towards eliminating child poverty in this country," said our CEO, @lynnanneperry.bsky.social
Learn more here: brnw.ch/21wXq4j
“It’s our moral duty to work towards eliminating child poverty in this country," said our CEO, @lynnanneperry.bsky.social
Learn more here: brnw.ch/21wXq4j
Government Urged to Lift Two-Child Benefits Limit
More than 100 organisations - including those representing doctors, teachers, social workers, and anti-poverty charities - have urged the government to scrap the policy in full.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:56 PM
We’ve joined 100+ organisations urging the government to scrap the two-child limit. It drives child poverty.
“It’s our moral duty to work towards eliminating child poverty in this country," said our CEO, @lynnanneperry.bsky.social
Learn more here: brnw.ch/21wXq4j
“It’s our moral duty to work towards eliminating child poverty in this country," said our CEO, @lynnanneperry.bsky.social
Learn more here: brnw.ch/21wXq4j
We’re joining @bigissueuk and 65+ other organisations in an open letter calling on the government to set child poverty targets in the upcoming Child Poverty Strategy.
Right now, 4.5 million children in the UK are growing up in poverty.
Right now, 4.5 million children in the UK are growing up in poverty.
October 31, 2025 at 5:08 PM
We’re joining @bigissueuk and 65+ other organisations in an open letter calling on the government to set child poverty targets in the upcoming Child Poverty Strategy.
Right now, 4.5 million children in the UK are growing up in poverty.
Right now, 4.5 million children in the UK are growing up in poverty.
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
Parenting can be tricky, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. 💚 Join our free Virtual Family Space workshops in Croydon, and get practical tips, support, and expert advice from home. Find out more here: barnardos.org.uk/vfsworkshops-croydon
Virtual Family Space Workshops - Croydon
Barnardo's Virtual Family Space is proud to be working in partnership with Croydon Council to offer free, parenting workshops for local families. These short, practical sessions are designed to give p...
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October 9, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Parenting can be tricky, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. 💚 Join our free Virtual Family Space workshops in Croydon, and get practical tips, support, and expert advice from home. Find out more here: barnardos.org.uk/vfsworkshops-croydon
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...✨🪄
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.