Barnardos

Barnardo’s vision and purpose

Barnardo's

·     Barnardo’s vision is that the lives of all children and young people should be free from poverty, abuse and discrimination.

·     Barnardo’s purpose is to help the most vulnerable children and young people transform their lives and fulfil their potential.

Barnardo’s description

As one of the UK’s leading children’s charities, Barnardo’s believes in children regardless of their circumstances, gender, race, disability or behaviour. We believe in the abused, the vulnerable, the forgotten and the neglected. We will support them, stand up for them and bring out the best in each and every child. We do this because we believe in children.

Barnardo’s works directly with over 100,000 children, young people and their families every year. We run vital projects across the UK, including counselling for children who have been abused, fostering and adoption services, vocational training and disability inclusion groups.

Every Barnardo’s project is different but each believes that every child and young person deserves the best start in life, no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through.

We use the knowledge gained from our direct work with children to campaign for better childcare policy and to champion the rights of every child. With the right help, committed support and a little belief, even the most vulnerable children can turn their lives around.

Barnardo’s is regulated by the Charity Commission (England 216250 and Scotland SC037605). Being a registered charity means that we must always be accountable and transparent. Our annual report and accounts are available on our website at: wwww.barnardos.org.uk.

Give with confidence. Barnardo’s adheres to the Fundraising Promise and Fundraising Standards Board Guidelines.  

Quick check for facts & figures

·     As a leading children's charity, we work directly with over 100,000 children, young people and their families every year.

·     Barnardo’s runs vital projects across the UK to help some of the most vulnerable children and young people believe in themselves.

·     For every £1 donated, 81p goes directly to helping vulnerable children, young people and their families. If property development and retail shop costs are excluded, this rises to 94p.

·     For every £1 we spend on fundraising, we raise £4.86.

·     Whatever the issue; from family drug misuse to disability; from youth crime to mental health; from sexual abuse to domestic violence; Barnardo’s believes we can bring out the best in every child, and that all children deserve the chance to fulfil their potential.

·     Barnardo’s is an expert on the issues affecting children and their families. As well as providing direct support to over 100,000 children and young people, we campaign to bring about lasting improvements to their lives. We do this because we believe in children.

·     Registered Charity Nos. 216250 and SC037605.

·     To find out more please visit  www.barnardos.org.uk

Date Published: 19/06/09