We exist to create a world in which no child is turned away from the help they need. 

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Our Impact

We protect, support and nurture the UK's most vulnerable children. For every £1 we spend (excluding retail costs), approximately 92p goes on working with the children and young people who most need our help.

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    No child should grow up in poverty

    More than one in four children in the UK are living in poverty and the cost-of-living crisis will make this worse as families struggle to pay their bills. Learn more about our campaign and our work to support families.

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    Join Team Barnardo's at the Cardiff Half Marathon

    Run for Barnardo's through the historic and beautiful streets of Cardiff and help us make a difference to children across the UK.

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    Enter our weekly lottery

    There are 128 prizes to be won every Friday, ranging from £5 to a whopping £1,000! Enter now for a chance to win, whilst also helping us to support children and young people across the UK.

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    Raise money for us

    Join a community of like-minded people having fun and raising money to improve young lives. 

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    Shop with us

    Find your nearest shop to discover an amazing range of clothes and accessories, homeware, books, toys and games. 

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    Volunteer with us

    Whether helping customers in a shop, doing essential admin in the office or working directly with young people at a service, our volunteers make a huge difference to children’s lives.

What's new

  • Tips and advice for parents and carers

    Find information, advice, guidance and support for all stages of your parenting or caring journey.

  • How a Barnardo's training service is making a difference

    Learn about our Employment, Training and Skills service in Newcastle and the impact it's making to support young people create future opportunities and cope with the cost-of-living crisis.

  • Read about Becky's experience

    Becky, a mother of two training at our Employment, Training and Skills North service, talks to us about the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on her family.

We've got an exciting new partnership

Co-op and Barnardo’s are working together to raise £5m to support young people to access basic needs like food, manage their mental wellbeing, and connect with opportunities for their future.
Learn more about our partnership