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Your gift today can help give Christmas back to a child living in poverty

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

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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.

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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.

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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.  

We know that when you feel seen, heard and like you belong somewhere, it really does have a life-changing impact. We've been changing childhoods and changing lives for over 150 years, and we'll be here for as long as we're needed.

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Leaving a gift in your Will

​Our Gifts in Will guide explains how you can leave a gift to us, and how we will use your legacy to support the children and young people who most need our help.

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Christmas cards that care

We asked children who are fostered and adopted through us to create art to help spread some festive cheer, and wow, have they delivered! You can share their talent with others, and raise funds to change the lives of children and young people across the UK, by buying Christmas cards featuring their designs.

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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.  

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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. 

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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.

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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.”

Sonia, a mum of two boys, who we’ve supported through our Cumbria LINK service, shares her experience of poverty and explains why she thinks the government should do more to support families who are struggling to make ends meet. 
Read Sonia's experience
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We're registered with the Fundraising Regulator and comply with their Code of Fundraising Practice and The Fundraising Promise. Find out more about how we fundraise.