“Don’t worry about me Mum, Christmas is about Aidan now.”
Child poverty is increasing in the UK.
Now, nearly one in three children in the UK are living in poverty. For families, that means impossible choices. Heating or eating, gifts or groceries. Too often, even the essentials are out of reach.
Behind the sparkle of the season, many children will wake up cold, hungry and left out of the Christmas magic.
At Barnardo’s, we believe no child should feel left out at Christmas – or any time of year. That’s why this winter and throughout the year, we support children and their families to keep the power on and the fridge stocked. As well as bringing immediate relief, your gift means we can provide vital services all year round, so that families always have support when they need it. Whether that’s long-term financial advice, parenting programmes, or a space for a child to just be a child – it can all be life-changing.
Sammy's story
“My boys were so grateful to have presents on Christmas morning – and it’s thanks to people like you.” – Sammy, mum to Aidan and Leo
But we can’t do it without you. Together, we can help give Christmas back to children living in poverty. Please donate today.
Other ways to give
Get thrifty
Give back by shopping in our stores or donating your preloved items.
Leaving a gift in your Will
Our Gifts in Will guide explains how you can leave a gift to us, and how we will use your legacy to support the children and young people who most need our help.
Give direct from your salary
Support children and young people across the UK with a salary donation—it’s easy and hassle-free!
More ways to give
Donate by telephone
If you'd like to speak to a real person to make your donation, call our Supporter Care Team on 0300 003 2025. Lines are open between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. Please have your credit/debit card at the ready.
Donate by post
If you'd like to donate by post, simply send a cheque made payable to Barnardo's to: BARNARDO'S SUPPORTER CARE TEAM, Barnardo House, Tanners Lane, Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 1QG. Please add a postage stamp when sending by post.
If you'd like to set up a Direct Debit by post, please download this form. Send your completed form back to us at the same address.
Thank you for changing childhoods and changing lives
Where does your donation go?
Your donation won’t be restricted to a particular project but will go to where it’s needed most, helping us support children and young people no matter what they are facing. For every pound we spend (excluding retail costs) approximately:
- 94p goes on working with the children and young people who need it most
- Less than 1p goes on investment management costs
- And the remaining amount - just over 5p - on raising the next £1
For more info about how we raise and spend our money, please look at our latest annual report.
We're registered with the Fundraising Regulator and comply with their Code of Fundraising Practice and The Fundraising Promise. Find out more about how we fundraise.