Fundraise for us to give Christmas back to a child in poverty
This winter you, your friends, family or colleagues could help change the childhoods, and change the lives, of children and young people living in poverty.
Your festive fundraising could mean a child going to school wearing a winter coat that fits them, having a warm meal to look forward to when they get home, and getting to curl up for a story in a proper bed.
Our festive fundraising guide includes lots of ideas, resources and real stories about our work across Northern Ireland. From decking your desk to getting creative and planning your own ‘26 challenge’ to raise awareness of the 26% of parents in Northern Ireland who struggled to provide sufficient food for their children in the past 12 months1.
How your fundraising could help children and young people thrive
- £164 could help cover the cost of a bed for a child so they can enjoy a safe and comfortable night’s sleep without the need to share with a family member.
- £240 could cover two month’s energy costs for a family struggling to make ends meet. You could relieve huge financial strain, and help a family come home to a warm house for the first time this winter.
could pay for warm coats and shoes for 15 children in need. With your support, children can feel warm and dry, whatever the weather.
“Barnardo’s came into my life like an angel”
David, a single dad from Belfast, and his children have been supported by our NI Early Intervention Family Support Service after David had to leave his job to care for his family.
We all want to feel safe, happy, healthy and hopeful
Right now, too many children, young people and families in Northern Ireland don’t feel like this. We aim to be there for everyone who needs us. It might be through our services supporting people facing a particular challenge, or through offering guidance and advice.
You can change a childhood, and change a life
There are lots of ways you can support children and young people through us. From donating, shopping, fundraising, campaigning or using your skills and volunteering, there are lots of ways you can make a difference.
References
- This figure is from research published by Barnardo’s NI, based on data from YouGov Plc. Total sample size was 138 parents of children aged 18 and under. Fieldwork was undertaken between 1st - 8th August 2024. The survey was carried out online. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all GB adults (aged 18+). Find out more about the research into poverty in Northern Ireland.