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barnardos.org.ukAre you a young person leaving care? Get supportLeaving home can be a challenge for anyone, but it can be even tougher if you’re a young person leaving care. Find out how we can help.

25 Aug

Responding to a new report on the deaths of care-experienced young people, our Chief Executive Lynn Perry said: "This devastating report must be a wake-up call." Every young person leaving care deserves trusted relationships & support. Find support here: www.barnardos.org.uk/get-support/...

15 June

"For too long, children have been put in harm’s way – left to navigate an online world, and the risks that come with it, alone.” - Lynn Perry, CEO The proposed ban on social media for under-16s aims to change that - and we welcome action that puts children’s safety first.

15 June

But this is a complex issue. Social media can help young people connect, learn and feel supported. Too often, children are exposed to harmful and inappropriate content from a very young age.

barnardos.org.ukBarnardo's responds to social media banBarnardo's responds to the news that social media platforms will be banned for children aged 16 and younger.

15 June

Social media companies must take responsibility - because it’s not, and never has been, children’s job to keep themselves safe. Every child deserves to feel safe - online and offline. 💚 Read our full statement here: www.barnardos.org.uk/news/barnard...

brnw.chPoorest families must spend 85% of disposable income to get healthy diet – studyHealthier food is nearly twice as expensive per calorie as less healthy alternatives, according to the Food Foundation’s annual Broken Plate report.

10 June

“We know parents are making major sacrifices to ensure their children can eat as well as possible within their budgets,” said our chief executive Lynn Perry. The latest @foodfoundation.bsky.social #BrokenPlate report shows healthy food is becoming less affordable. brnw.ch/21x3e8E

26 May

What young people see shapes what they learn. Today that comes from content, creators and culture. That’s why we worked with 12 young people across the UK to create ‘Call It What It Is’ - highlighting how misogyny and harmful ideas about masculinity shape real-world attitudes.

26 May

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15 May

Children’s mental health is in crisis.🚨 We welcome the announcement a new cross-government strategy, but it must go further. That means: ✅ Early intervention ✅ MHST+ with school counsellors ✅ Clear, measurable targets Without decisive action now, too many young people will be left behind.

bigissue.com'I've worked with children for 30 years. It's never been tougher'The cost of living is so tough. New parents should be given baby bundles to help their children, writes Barnardo's' Juliea Morris.

14 Apr

"I’ve worked with children and families for nearly 30 years, and in all that time, I don’t think I’ve seen things as tough for parents, especially new parents, as they are today,” said Juliea Morris, one of our Family Services Managers. More via @bigissue.com here: www.bigissue.com/opinion/baby...

theguardian.comFour in 10 UK parents struggle to afford essentials for newborns, study saysExclusive: Survey of 2,000 people by Barnardo’s also finds almost half feel their child has missed opportunities due to cost

14 Apr

Four in 10 UK parents ‘struggled to afford’ all the essential items needed for their baby’s first six months. There are too many families forced to focus on surviving not thriving. Read more via @theguardian.com here: www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

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7 Apr

Today is a good day for children! 450,000 will be lifted out of poverty thanks to the two child limit being scrapped. We're celebrating this win along with 17 other organisations including charities, campaigners, unions and faith groups with a national advert The Times.

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31 Mar

Read all about our crucial work in the Highlands as we support scores of young people who are being targeted and exploited by criminal gangs. Full @BBCScotlandNews story here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1kr4p7lwxro

bbc.co.ukGrowing number of teens being exploited by drug gangs - charityA project in Inverness is working to counter the influence of so-called county lines crime groups.

Behind every policy discussion about poverty or settlement are real families making impossible trade-offs. (1/5)

“Families are needing to make decisions between whether to eat or being able to save up for visa fees, which then forces impossible choices that really impact children,” said Michelle Lee-Izu, our Chief Operating Officer - Children's Services. (4/5)

As decision-makers consider new policies across government, it’s critical that reforms meaningfully reduce, rather than entrench, child poverty. (5/5)

Behind every policy discussion about poverty or settlement are real families making impossible trade-offs. (1/5)

At today’s joint Education and Work & Pensions Committee oral evidence inquiry session looking at the government’s Child Poverty Strategy, it was encouraging to hear witnesses advocate for children in families subject to the NRPF condition. (2/5)

For many migrant families, the reality behind poverty policy is stark... (3/5)

10 Feb

Black children are overrepresented in care, yet too often their culture and identity are overlooked. Our new report, Safer Spaces for Black Children in Care in England, centres Black children’s voices and calls for cultural safety to be non-negotiable. Read more: brnw.ch/21wZOrt

20 Jan

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)

20 Jan

"This has serious and lasting consequences for their lives offline. “Making the internet safer for children must be the government’s priority – so we welcome their announcement that there will be a consultation into possible measures and the impact they will have. (2/3)

brnw.chUnder-16s social media ban consultation - Barnardo's responseMinisters are consulting on implementing an Australian-style social media ban for under-16s in the UK.

20 Jan

"We also welcome that young people will be part of the consultation - as it's vital their voices are heard on an issue that affects them so profoundly." Read our full comment here: brnw.ch/21wZeBa (3/3)

15 Jan

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

barnardos.org.ukBarnardo's and AstraZeneca team up for healthy living programmeChildren 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...

13 Jan

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...

18 Dec 2025

"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)

brnw.chResponse to the government's VAWG strategy“The scale of violence against women and girls in this country is unacceptable," says Lynn Perry, Chief Executive of Barnardo's.

18 Dec 2025

Today’s Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy marks an important step towards tackling this epidemic. More: brnw.ch/21wYsGr (2/2)

brnw.chEvery child deserves the chance to live without poverty holding them backLynn Perry, chief executive of Barnardo's, shares her thoughts on Labour's child poverty strategy – and what more needs to done.

8 Dec 2025

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

5 Dec 2025

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.

5 Dec 2025

But close to 4 million children could still be in poverty by 2029. Every child deserves the chance to dream, learn and play without poverty holding them back.

27 Nov 2025

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)

"Too many children have been going to school hungry, unable to concentrate and returning to a cold home at the end of the day. Up to 350,000 children could now be lifted out of poverty. (3/4)

“However, with one in three children growing up in poverty, there is still much more to do. We urge the government to be even bolder by lifting the benefit cap, which limits the support available to some of the families who are struggling the most.” Read more here: brnw.ch/21wXQNo (4/4)

Our chief executive Lynn Perry MBE said: “This is a landmark moment. It’s a moment that could transform life chances for a generation of children. “For too long, the two-child limit on benefits has hurt families who were already struggling. (2/4)

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)

But the benefit cap remains, holding back the children in the very deepest poverty. With 1 in 3 children in the UK growing up in poverty, we must go further. (2/3)

We’re urging the government to scrap the cap in its upcoming child poverty strategy. Every child deserves a fair start. (3/3)

25 Nov 2025

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

eventbrite.comBeyond the Bill: Improving Support for Care LeaversJoin Barnardo’s this National Care Leavers Month to hear how the Children’s Wellbeing and School’s Bill can improve support for care leavers

24 Nov 2025

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...

23 Nov 2025

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)

23 Nov 2025

For years, this limit has pushed struggling families into hardship. Ending it would bring us closer to a fairer system that supports every child. #ChildPoverty #TwoChildLimit (2/2)

19 Nov 2025

“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

bbc.co.ukDesert Island Discs - Lennie James, actor - BBC SoundsLennie James, actor and writer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.

17 Nov 2025

"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/...

brnw.chGovernment Urged to Lift Two-Child Benefits LimitMore than 100 organisations - including those representing doctors, teachers, social workers, and anti-poverty charities - have urged the government to scrap the policy in full.

12 Nov 2025

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

31 Oct 2025

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.

theguardian.comCharities and stars call on UK government to set child poverty reduction targetsSignatories of open letter include National Children’s Bureau, Barnardo’s and celebrities such as Emilia Clarke

31 Oct 2025

The Child Poverty Strategy is a key chance for the government to make a difference – and setting clear, legally-binding and independently evaluated targets is an essential part of this. Read more now: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

31 Oct 2025

Barnardo's is calling on the government to include to reduce child poverty to no more than 28% in this Parliament, alongside milestones to halve it in 10 years and eradicate it in 20 years.

27 Oct 2025

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

15 Oct 2025

“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

14 Oct 2025

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