Our work today
As one of the UK's leading children's charities, Barnardo's works directly with over 100,000 children, young people and their families every year. We run 394 vital projects across the UK, including counselling for children who have been abused, fostering and adoption services, vocational training and disability inclusion groups.
Every Barnardo's project is different but each believes in the potential in every child and young person, no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through.
Read more about our vision and purpose and basis and values.
Our projects include:
- family centres and playschemes
- fostering and adoption services
- care and community projects for disabled children
- parenting courses
- support for young carers
- counselling for children who have been abused and who self-harm
- advice on substance misuse
- help for young people who are being sexually exploited
- support to families in temporary accommodation
- vocational training for young people
- practical help for young people leaving care
- befrienders for women and children who have suffered from domestic violence
- day and residential schools for those assessed for statements of special education - for behavioural, emotional and social difficulties
