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Barnardo's seeking mentors to make a difference

Barnardo’s Scotland is on the lookout for willing people to become mentors to support children across Ayrshire. The leading children’s charity has revealed that by committing to just one hour a week, a volunteer mentor could make a profoundly positive impact on the life of a child.
News 27 June 2024
Charities and experts call on next Government to tackle the widespread harms caused by online pornography

An open letter led by children’s charity Barnardo’s and Cease (Centre to End all Sexual Exploitation) is calling on the next Government to commit to tackling the widespread harms caused by online pornography.
News 25 June 2024
Gregor Townsend joins Barnardo's atop Forth Bridge to launch 'Your View' 2024

We are more used to seeing him sitting high up in the coach’s box at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on matchday, but Scotland Rugby Head Coach Gregor Townsend today swapped one lofty position for another as he ascended the iconic Forth Bridge to help launch a much-loved Barnardo’s fundraiser.
News 17 June 2024

How Adam and Ellie help LGBT+ young people feel Perfectly Prideful

Adam and Ellie are volunteers in Lisburn, Northern Ireland who support 14–18-year-olds in the LGBT+ community. Here they share their experiences with the Perfectly Prideful group, what it was like to take part in the Belfast Pride march, and what Pride means to them.
Blog 28 June 2024
Five reasons to volunteer in your local charity shop

Our store volunteers help raise vital money to support children, young people and families. But it’s not just people using our services who benefit, the volunteers get something out of it, and you could too.
Blog 5 June 2024
Top tips for your Big Toddle

Read our top tips for your Big Toddle event here!
Blog 30 May 2024

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