We're here to help children and young people feel safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful – and have somewhere they feel they belong.
Need help? We’re here for you
I’m a young person
Sometimes, things might get tough at school, at home or even with your friends. From ways to look after your mental wellbeing to tips about staying safe online and everything in between, we've got you.
I’m a parent or carer
We know looking after your family can be tough. Whether you need help from a local service for your child, or want to read useful advice, we’ve got your back.
I’m interested in fostering or adoption
Imagine finally feeling like you belong. If you want to give a child a loving home where they can thrive, we're here to help.
Be More Gladys
When people like Gladys leave us a gift in their Will they help us support young carers, improve children's mental health, provide homes for young people leaving care and build stronger families through our children's centres.
Get involved
It’s LGBT+ fostering and adoption week!
Regardless of how you identify, if you’re a caring person who wants to provide a stable and safe place for a child or young person, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for amazing adopters and foster carers like you to change someone’s childhood, and their life.
Let’s change the way things work
We listen to the views of the children and young people we support, as well as the insights from our frontline services. Then we make recommendations for improvements to the law, policy, and practice that will help change children and young people’s lives for the better. You can help us make a difference by getting involved in our campaigns.
Stay in touch
We’re building a movement to change childhoods and change lives in the UK – are you with us? Sign up to hear how you can change a child's life and keep up with our latest work.
Up for a challenge?
Change someone’s childhood while having fun and raising money. Whether you want to run, walk, bake, skydive or something else, choose from a range of activities or plan your own with the help of our fundraising resources.
Let’s go shopping
Whether you shop unique finds or donate your preloved items to us, you can feel good knowing you’re supporting young people and families around the UK. Find your local Barnardo’s store or shop online.
Want to give us a helping hand?
Whether you’re helping in our shops, mucking in at one of our sorting offices, or working with young people through one of our services - you can help change a young person’s life, for the better.
“The support in place at the moment just isn’t fitting with the degree of poverty people are experiencing.”
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