"For too long, children have been put in harm’s way – left to navigate an online world, and the risks that come with it, alone.” - Lynn Perry, CEO The proposed ban on social media for under-16s aims to change that - and we welcome action that puts children’s safety first.

“We know parents are making major sacrifices to ensure their children can eat as well as possible within their budgets,” said our chief executive Lynn Perry. The latest @foodfoundation.bsky.social #BrokenPlate report shows healthy food is becoming less affordable. brnw.ch/21x3e8E

Poorest families must spend 85% of disposable income to get healthy diet – study

Healthier food is nearly twice as expensive per calorie as less healthy alternatives, according to the Food Foundation’s annual Broken Plate report.

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What young people see shapes what they learn. Today that comes from content, creators and culture. That’s why we worked with 12 young people across the UK to create ‘Call It What It Is’ - highlighting how misogyny and harmful ideas about masculinity shape real-world attitudes.

Children’s mental health is in crisis.🚨 We welcome the announcement a new cross-government strategy, but it must go further. That means: ✅ Early intervention ✅ MHST+ with school counsellors ✅ Clear, measurable targets Without decisive action now, too many young people will be left behind.

"I’ve worked with children and families for nearly 30 years, and in all that time, I don’t think I’ve seen things as tough for parents, especially new parents, as they are today,” said Juliea Morris, one of our Family Services Managers. More via @bigissue.com here: www.bigissue.com/opinion/baby...

'I've worked with children for 30 years. It's never been tougher'

The cost of living is so tough. New parents should be given baby bundles to help their children, writes Barnardo's' Juliea Morris.

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Four in 10 UK parents ‘struggled to afford’ all the essential items needed for their baby’s first six months. There are too many families forced to focus on surviving not thriving. Read more via @theguardian.com here: www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

Four in 10 UK parents struggle to afford essentials for newborns, study says

Exclusive: Survey of 2,000 people by Barnardo’s also finds almost half feel their child has missed opportunities due to cost

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Today is a good day for children! 450,000 will be lifted out of poverty thanks to the two child limit being scrapped. We're celebrating this win along with 17 other organisations including charities, campaigners, unions and faith groups with a national advert The Times.

Read all about our crucial work in the Highlands as we support scores of young people who are being targeted and exploited by criminal gangs. Full @BBCScotlandNews story here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1kr4p7lwxro

Growing number of teens being exploited by drug gangs - charity

A project in Inverness is working to counter the influence of so-called county lines crime groups.

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Behind every policy discussion about poverty or settlement are real families making impossible trade-offs. (1/5)

Black children are overrepresented in care, yet too often their culture and identity are overlooked. Our new report, Safer Spaces for Black Children in Care in England, centres Black children’s voices and calls for cultural safety to be non-negotiable. Read more: brnw.ch/21wZOrt

Children are being failed online, and the harm is happening every day. “Every day, children as young as six are being exposed to violent, abusive and dangerous content online, with the majority encountering pornographic content before they turn 18," said Lynn Perry, our Chief Executive. (1/3)

Children from our Northern Ireland service have created art exploring the theme 'home'. They form part of our Drawn to Care social media takeover, helping shine a light on the urgent need for foster carers and the difference a safe, loving home can make. #LetsTalkFostering #DrawnToCare #Fostering

We’re partnering with AstraZeneca’s Young Health Programme UK to tackle health inequalities and empower young people 👏 In 3 years, we’ll support 50,000 families with food vouchers, toolkits & advocacy resources - helping them thrive. Learn more: www.barnardos.org.uk/news/barnard...

Barnardo's and AstraZeneca team up for healthy living programme

Children and young people living in poverty in the UK will gain better access to healthy food, help create a healthy living toolkit and become advocates for health policy thanks to a new partnership a...

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"Too many children are growing up exposed to harmful views about men and women that impact their attitudes towards relationships, sex and consent,” said Lynn Perry, our CEO. (1/2)

Our chief executive @lynnanneperry.bsky.social has shared her thoughts on the child poverty strategy, and what it means for families. Read more via @bigissue.com here: brnw.ch/21wYb4Y

Every child deserves the chance to live without poverty holding them back

Lynn Perry, chief executive of Barnardo's, shares her thoughts on Labour's child poverty strategy – and what more needs to done.

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Poverty is stealing children’s childhoods. Too many are worrying about meals, bills and stress instead of school and play. On behalf of the 550,000 children set to be lifted out of poverty by the new #ChildPovertyStrategy, we welcome the Government’s actions.

We did it! The two-child limit ends in April - a change we fought for, lifting 350,000 children immediately out of poverty. But the job isn’t done. The benefit cap still holds families back. With nearly 1 in 3 children in poverty, the government must go further.

The Chancellor has today announced that the two-child limit on benefit payments will end from April. We’ve been campaigning for this for a long time. It means we’re one step closer to a fairer system that supports all children in need, regardless of how many brothers or sisters they have. (1/4)

The end of the two-child limit is hugely welcome. Around 350,000 children will be lifted out of poverty. This is a major win for families and for the organisations that have campaigned for years. Here’s Emrys explaining more. (1/3)

Our new report Born Unequal, launched with @TheKingsFund highlights shocking child health inequalities, and how community solutions can make a real difference. Here's Gaia explaining more. Read the full report here: brnw.ch/21wXODp

Too many care leavers still face poor outcomes in health, education & housing. This #NationalCareLeaversMonth tomorrow, we’re hosting a parliamentary event. Join us as we discuss how to improve support for young people leaving care. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-the...

Reports suggest the government will remove the two-child benefit limit - a landmark step that could lift 350,000 children out of poverty. (1/2)

“It’s simply not right that across the UK, too many children are facing a harsh winter without the basics they need to stay warm, healthy and hopeful,” said Lynn Perry, our CEO. 300,000 children could be without a winter coat this year. Together, we can change this. 👉 Support today: brnw.ch/21wXCVS

"I didn’t grow up thinking I was poor,” said Walking Dead star and our ambassador Lennie James. On #BBCSounds, he recalls his mum making Christmas magical despite being unable to work. Help us bring back the magic of Christmas for children. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Desert Island Discs - Lennie James, actor - BBC Sounds

Lennie James, actor and writer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.

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We’ve joined 100+ organisations urging the government to scrap the two-child limit. It drives child poverty. “It’s our moral duty to work towards eliminating child poverty in this country," said our CEO, @lynnanneperry.bsky.social Learn more here: brnw.ch/21wXq4j

Government Urged to Lift Two-Child Benefits Limit

More than 100 organisations - including those representing doctors, teachers, social workers, and anti-poverty charities - have urged the government to scrap the policy in full.

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We’re joining @bigissueuk and 65+ other organisations in an open letter calling on the government to set child poverty targets in the upcoming Child Poverty Strategy. Right now, 4.5 million children in the UK are growing up in poverty.

Cold homes. Empty cupboards. Rising costs. Impossible choices. Behind the sparkle of the season, too many families are struggling just to get through winter. No child should feel left out at Christmas. 💚 Write to your MP to demand change: brnw.ch/21wWBvq #ChildPoverty

“Violence against children is unacceptable,” said our CEO Lynn Perry. Over 65 countries have banned physical punishment. England hasn’t. With @nspcc.bsky.social, @rcpch.bsky.social and leading voices, we delivered a petition to Downing St urging the PM to act. #EndPhysicalPunishment

We're co-chairing the Pornography Coalition with CEASE to push for stronger regulation of online porn in the Crime & Policing Bill. Grateful to Baroness Bertin for hosting such a vital House of Lords event and to our expert speakers for highlighting the harms and solutions. #OnlineSafety

Parenting can be tricky, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. 💚 Join our free Virtual Family Space workshops in Croydon, and get practical tips, support, and expert advice from home. Find out more here: barnardos.org.uk/vfsworkshops-croydon

Virtual Family Space Workshops - Croydon

Barnardo's Virtual Family Space is proud to be working in partnership with Croydon Council to offer free, parenting workshops for local families. These short, practical sessions are designed to give p...

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