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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

Barnardo’s Cymru response to the publication of the Social Care Workforce Delivery Plan 2024 – 27

Barnardo's Cymru welcomes the publication of the Social Care Workforce Delivery Plan 2024 – 27 including the ambition to improve health and wellbeing support and decrease the numbers leaving the sector.

News 17 June 2024

Young people reveal challenges of caring role in new film supported by Barnardo's

A group of young carers in Aberdeen have created an exciting new film inspired by retro video games based on their caring experiences.

News 11 June 2024

Updated guidance on relationships, sex and health education - Barnardo's statement

The Department of Education has published updated guidance on relationships, sex and health education, including the introduction of age limits.

News 17 May 2024

Fostering 'in crisis' as Barnardo's urges support

Scotland’s leading children’s charity has issued a plea for more people to consider becoming foster carers after figures show that hundreds of children are in need of a place to call home. Barnardo’s Scotland has pointed to research by The Fostering Network that reveals the number of foster families required stands at 500.

News 14 May 2024

Allianz UK and Barnardo’s join forces to ‘change childhoods together’

Allianz UK has announced an exciting new three-year partnership with Barnardo’s. The partnership, which will run until the end of 2026, sees the organisations come together with the aim of delivering real and positive change to the lives of children and young people.

News 26 April 2024

Under sixes manipulated into sexual abuse while playing alone online - Barnardo's response

Children under six are being manipulated into acts of sexual abuse while parents think they are playing safely on household devices, a new report by the Internet Watch Foundation has found.

News 23 April 2024

Barnardo's unveils homes for young people leaving care

An innovative housing project designed to support young people at the point of leaving care has been launched in Stirling by the country’s leading children’s charity. Working with local services and construction firm Morris & Spottiswood, Barnardo’s Scotland has built five ‘Gap Homes’, which are purpose-built houses for young people leaving the care system.

News 22 April 2024

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