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We're Barnardo's👋 We're here to help children and young people feel safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful. When you change a childhood, you change a life.

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“Today’s #SpendingReview includes welcome funding for children, especially the vital extension of free school meals to a further 500,000 children who need it most,” said CEO Lynn Perry. “Sadly, though, today’s announcement fell short of what was needed." brnw.ch/21wTke0

“Today’s #SpendingReview includes welcome funding for children, especially the vital extension of free school meals to a further 500,000 children who need it most,” said CEO Lynn Perry. “Sadly, though, today’s announcement fell short of what was needed." brnw.ch/21wTke0
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In response to the Spending Review, the Children’s Charities Coalition has published a statement welcoming the government’s much-needed investment in early help, but said urgent reforms to children’s social care lack the necessary funding. More: brnw.ch/21wTkvc

In response to the Spending Review, the Children’s Charities Coalition has published a statement welcoming the government’s much-needed investment in early help, but said urgent reforms to children’s social care lack the necessary funding. More: brnw.ch/21wTkvc
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Your View at The Forth Bridge is back! Tickets go on sale this Monday, tap the link to learn more and secure yours: brnw.ch/Yourview1 thanks to Balfour Beatty and Network Rail Scotland #TheForthBridge #YourView #BarnardosScotland

Your View at The Forth Bridge is back! Tickets go on sale this Monday, tap the link to learn more and secure yours: brnw.ch/Yourview1 thanks to <a href="/balfourbeatty/">Balfour Beatty</a> and <a href="/NetworkRailSCOT/">Network Rail Scotland</a>

#TheForthBridge
#YourView
#BarnardosScotland
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Thousands of unaccompanied children sought asylum in the UK last year. These children need care, not complexity. This #RefugeeWeek, we stand with Refugee Week 🧡 to call for a better future for displaced children and families. #CommunityAsASuperpower

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This #RefugeeWeek, we joined Alf Dubs and others in the House of Lords to discuss the impact of age assessments, and what needs to change to ensure all children seeking sanctuary are treated with kindness, compassion and respect. Read more: brnw.ch/21wTwoS

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We’ve been backing families for generations. In 2023/24, we ran 75 Family Centres or Hubs across England, helping children grow up safer, happier, healthier, and more hopeful. Read our latest report here: brnw.ch/21wTDyz #FamilyHub #AmbitiousForChildren

We’ve been backing families for generations. In 2023/24, we ran 75 Family Centres or Hubs across England, helping children grow up safer, happier, healthier, and more hopeful.

Read our latest report here: brnw.ch/21wTDyz


#FamilyHub #AmbitiousForChildren
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Young people we support are here at the Houses of Parliament sharing their experience of being supported through one of our family hubs. Thank you Joe Robertson MP & Luke Pollard MP for meeting with them beforehand and giving them a tour! 💚

Young people we support are here at the Houses of Parliament sharing their experience of being supported through one of our family hubs. Thank you  <a href="/JoePJRobertson/">Joe Robertson MP</a> &amp; <a href="/LukePollard/">Luke Pollard MP</a> for meeting with them beforehand and giving them a tour! 💚
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"It's given me a space to talk" – Elliot, 16, young carer.💬 Last night we heard powerful stories of how our family hubs change lives. As funding declines, we need the government to develop a family hub in every community. Read more: barnardos.org.uk/research/build… #AmbitiousForChildren

"It's given me a space to talk" – Elliot, 16, young carer.💬

Last night we heard powerful stories of how our family hubs change lives. As funding declines, we need the government to develop a family hub in every community. Read more: barnardos.org.uk/research/build…
#AmbitiousForChildren
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Children’s health is in crisis. The government has pledged to create the ‘healthiest generation of children’. But what will that take? In partnership with Barnardo’s, this event will explore what's needed to make this vision a reality. Learn more: kingsfund.org.uk/events/childre…

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"We're a cog in a wheel. If that wheel stops, a lot slows down." – Jacqui, Family Hub Volunteer. Our Family Hubs offer safe spaces where parents, carers & children learn & find support. We urge the government to invest in a Family Hub in every community: brnw.ch/21wTJe1

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The food we eat as children has a huge impact on the rest of our lives. Today’s announcement that the government will be working with supermarkets to make the average shopping basket more nutritious, is a welcome step in the right direction. Read more: barnardos.org.uk/news/barnardos…

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More than 1 in 3 young people face daily fears for their future, that’s why we’re extending our partnership with Co-op Together, we’ll raise £7 million to support positive futures for 1 million young people across the UK 💚💙

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Mark Gregory made an appearance on BBC Breakfast to talk about the 6,000 tonnes of donations to our stores that are unsuitable for sale. 99% of our waste is diverted from landfill, through initiatives like Re-Fashion Hub. Helping preserve the planet for the children we support.

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We welcome the government's decision to expand family hubs, ensuring more children and families receive vital support before crisis strikes. Our history of providing these essential services is a lifeline for many: brnw.ch/21wTVKf #AmbitiousForChildren #FamilyHubs

We welcome the government's decision to expand family hubs, ensuring more children and families receive vital support before crisis strikes. Our history of providing these essential services is a lifeline for many: brnw.ch/21wTVKf 

#AmbitiousForChildren #FamilyHubs
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🎉 Exciting News from Peterborough! 🎉 First Steps Family Hub, City’s MP Andrew Pakes and Councillor Katy Cole, the council’s Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, welcomed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Children and Families, Janet Daby MP for a visit to see first

🎉 Exciting News from Peterborough! 🎉

First Steps Family Hub, City’s MP Andrew Pakes and Councillor Katy Cole, the council’s Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, welcomed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Children and Families, Janet Daby MP for a visit to see first
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Involving young people in food partnerships isn't just beneficial – it’s essential for building a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable food system. Read our joint report, produced as part of our ongoing partnership with Co-op 👉 brnw.ch/21wTYpJ

Involving young people in food partnerships isn't just beneficial – it’s essential for building a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable food system. 

Read our joint report, produced as part of our ongoing partnership with <a href="/coopuk/">Co-op</a> 👉 brnw.ch/21wTYpJ