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.https://bsky.app/profile/barnardos.org.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/barnardos.org.uk/post/3mjhcwhjvns2m"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: https://www.bigissue.com/opinion/baby-bundles-barnardos-juliea-morris/14 Apr 2026 11:51 +0000at://did:plc:vuj4dprtmf25zel7ojotupvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhcwhjvns2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/barnardos.org.uk/post/3mjhcqt5mrc2mFour 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: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/apr/09/four-in-10-uk-parents-struggle-to-afford-newborn-babies-essentials-study-barnardos14 Apr 2026 11:48 +0000at://did:plc:vuj4dprtmf25zel7ojotupvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhcqt5mrc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/barnardos.org.uk/post/3mivvbfza3c2dToday 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.07 Apr 2026 13:31 +0000at://did:plc:vuj4dprtmf25zel7ojotupvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mivvbfza3c2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/barnardos.org.uk/post/3mht5slcwos2fBehind every policy discussion about poverty or settlement are real families making impossible trade-offs. (1/5)24 Mar 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:vuj4dprtmf25zel7ojotupvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mht5slcwos2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/barnardos.org.uk/post/3meiwxkcm522tBlack 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/21wZOrt10 Feb 2026 12:16 +0000at://did:plc:vuj4dprtmf25zel7ojotupvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3meiwxkcm522thttps://bsky.app/profile/barnardos.org.uk/post/3mcucsrtc2s24Children 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 2026 13:57 +0000at://did:plc:vuj4dprtmf25zel7ojotupvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcucsrtc2s24https://bsky.app/profile/barnardos.org.uk/post/3mchhq2d3c22rChildren 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 #Fostering15 Jan 2026 11:21 +0000at://did:plc:vuj4dprtmf25zel7ojotupvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mchhq2d3c22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/barnardos.org.uk/post/3mccd6wcz4s2xWe’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: https://www.barnardos.org.uk/news/barnardos-and-astrazeneca-team-young-health-programme-support-thousands-children-young-people13 Jan 2026 10:16 +0000at://did:plc:vuj4dprtmf25zel7ojotupvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mccd6wcz4s2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/barnardos.org.uk/post/3mab6wkw23s2w"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)18 Dec 2025 12:37 +0000at://did:plc:vuj4dprtmf25zel7ojotupvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mab6wkw23s2whttps://bsky.app/profile/barnardos.org.uk/post/3m7ieia37r224Our 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 https://brnw.ch/21wYb4Y08 Dec 2025 15:40 +0000at://did:plc:vuj4dprtmf25zel7ojotupvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7ieia37r224https://bsky.app/profile/barnardos.org.uk/post/3m7a623rkgc2fPoverty 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.05 Dec 2025 09:23 +0000at://did:plc:vuj4dprtmf25zel7ojotupvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7a623rkgc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/barnardos.org.uk/post/3m6maavibos2hWe 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.27 Nov 2025 11:09 +0000at://did:plc:vuj4dprtmf25zel7ojotupvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6maavibos2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/barnardos.org.uk/post/3m6kayht7ps2iThe 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)26 Nov 2025 16:17 +0000at://did:plc:vuj4dprtmf25zel7ojotupvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6kayht7ps2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/barnardos.org.uk/post/3m6k24kfwak2iThe 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)26 Nov 2025 14:14 +0000at://did:plc:vuj4dprtmf25zel7ojotupvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6k24kfwak2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/barnardos.org.uk/post/3m6hu434ayc2vOur 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/21wXODp25 Nov 2025 17:21 +0000at://did:plc:vuj4dprtmf25zel7ojotupvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6hu434ayc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/barnardos.org.uk/post/3m6fqa4jtc22jToo 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: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-the-bill-improving-support-for-care-leavers-tickets-1795835164319?aff=oddtdtcreator24 Nov 2025 21:07 +0000at://did:plc:vuj4dprtmf25zel7ojotupvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6fqa4jtc22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/barnardos.org.uk/post/3m6bwiiwthk2nReports 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 08:48 +0000at://did:plc:vuj4dprtmf25zel7ojotupvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6bwiiwthk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/barnardos.org.uk/post/3m5yarfg4lc2e“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/21wXCVS19 Nov 2025 12:25 +0000at://did:plc:vuj4dprtmf25zel7ojotupvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5yarfg4lc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/barnardos.org.uk/post/3m5t2uh7upk22"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. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002ldbk17 Nov 2025 10:56 +0000at://did:plc:vuj4dprtmf25zel7ojotupvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5t2uh7upk22https://bsky.app/profile/barnardos.org.uk/post/3m5gslfnzv22kWe’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 https://brnw.ch/21wXq4j12 Nov 2025 13:56 +0000at://did:plc:vuj4dprtmf25zel7ojotupvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5gslfnzv22khttps://bsky.app/profile/barnardos.org.uk/post/3m4ixp46afc2aWe’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.31 Oct 2025 17:08 +0000at://did:plc:vuj4dprtmf25zel7ojotupvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4ixp46afc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/barnardos.org.uk/post/3m46uuhufzc2vCold 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 #ChildPoverty27 Oct 2025 16:51 +0000at://did:plc:vuj4dprtmf25zel7ojotupvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m46uuhufzc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/barnardos.org.uk/post/3m3aiyceu2c2e“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. #EndPhysicalPunishment15 Oct 2025 14:58 +0000at://did:plc:vuj4dprtmf25zel7ojotupvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3aiyceu2c2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/barnardos.org.uk/post/3m362aawfek2nWe'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. #OnlineSafety14 Oct 2025 15:29 +0000at://did:plc:vuj4dprtmf25zel7ojotupvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m362aawfek2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/barnardos.org.uk/post/3m2rbxefzpk2fParenting can be tricky, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. 💚 Join our free Virtual Family Space workshops in Croydon, and get practical tips, support, and expert advice from home. Find out more here: barnardos.org.uk/vfsworkshops-croydon https://www.barnardos.org.uk/vfsworkshops-croydon09 Oct 2025 13:42 +0000at://did:plc:vuj4dprtmf25zel7ojotupvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2rbxefzpk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/barnardos.org.uk/post/3m2ofir6fes2pAt #ConservativeConference2025, children’s voices were at the heart of the conversation. At our #VoicesForChange event, Phoebe and Helen shared what they and their peers need most from government - sparking powerful discussion on the future we must build together.08 Oct 2025 10:08 +0000at://did:plc:vuj4dprtmf25zel7ojotupvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2ofir6fes2phttps://bsky.app/profile/barnardos.org.uk/post/3m2jimhbw3225Tomorrow at #CPC25! Young people lead the conversation on #SocialMobility at our interactive panel with Mims Davies MP, Baroness Stedman-Scott & Cllr Tony Ball. Come hear their ideas for change ➡️ youth-led, future-focused. Find out more here: brnw.ch/21wWnEf06 Oct 2025 11:20 +0000at://did:plc:vuj4dprtmf25zel7ojotupvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2jimhbw3225https://bsky.app/profile/barnardos.org.uk/post/3m2j5igckws24Barnardo’s and Universal Pictures’ Wicked: For Good are joining forces, coming together for good. Together, we’re here to show them a world full of possibility, where their dreams truly are unlimited. Wicked: For Good, only in cinemas November 21. 🎬06 Oct 2025 08:01 +0000at://did:plc:vuj4dprtmf25zel7ojotupvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2j5igckws24https://bsky.app/profile/barnardos.org.uk/post/3m27cz777r22kSomething very exciting is coming...✨🪄02 Oct 2025 10:13 +0000at://did:plc:vuj4dprtmf25zel7ojotupvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m27cz777r22k