Barnardo’s

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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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Barnardo’s
@barnardos
Sep 24, 2025
Nearly 1 in 3 UK children in the UK live in poverty. The govt could lift 500,000 children out of poverty by scrapping: The two-child limit. ❌ The benefit cap. ❌ 📢 Email your MP today: brnw.ch/21wW3Bf
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Barnardo’s
@barnardos
Aug 25
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:
Are you a young person leaving care? Get support
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Barnardo’s
@barnardos
Jun 10
“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 @Food_Foundation #BrokenPlate report shows healthy food is becoming less affordable.
Poorest families must spend 85% of disposable income to get healthy diet – study
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Barnardo’s
@barnardos
Jun 8
"Far too many children are exposed to harmful sexual content online or pressured into sharing sexual images. The impact of this can last a lifetime," said our CEO Lynn Perry. Today’s proposals are a welcome step. Read Lynn’s full response: brnw.ch/21x3aDe
Barnardo’s
@barnardos
May 15
We welcome the announcement a new cross-government strategy, but it must go further. ✅ Put children at the centre ✅ Expand MHSTs → MHST+ with school counsellors ✅ Set clear mental health targets Without action now, we risk failing this generation. brnw.ch/21x2wC6
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