In their own words

Children say:

‘Thanks so much for taking good care of me. I had a fantastic time - can’t wait for next year.’

‘My worker always asks me what I would like to do.’

‘I liked rafting best.’

‘It was good and fun.’

Parents say:

‘R has never wanted to try anything different (only videos) but now he wants to try everything.’

‘Our Saviour, thanks for everything you’ve done for D and myself. It’s very much appreciated.’

‘M came back very happy, scrubbed and powdered to perfection well done to (two female carers).’

‘Me and the children had a lovely week of trips out knowing M was safe and sound having fun.’

‘I am very comfortable leaving the children at Hamara.’

‘Hamara has listened to M and championed his views and ideas.’

Workers and volunteers say:

‘I had nothing better to do and now I have nothing better to do.'

‘I would love to come back and help whenever possible both in holidays and in term time.’

‘It was great to see all the children and work with them again.’

‘Working at Barnardo’s Hamara Family project has helped me to decide what to do with my life...’

‘I didn’t think I could ever work with children and now it’s my life...’

‘It’s like being part of a big family.’