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Nearly 1 in 3 UK children in the UK live in poverty.
The govt could lift 500,000 children out of poverty by scrapping:
The two-child limit. ❌
The benefit cap. ❌
📢 Email your MP today: brnw.ch/21wW3Bf
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Barnardo’s
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We're Barnardo's👋 We're here to help children and young people feel safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful. When you change a childhood, you change a life.
Joined November 2008
- Young carer and @billieeilish fan Marisa wasn't expecting this while she was being interviewed on @CapitalOfficial. 😲 Watch the video to hear about it from Marisa!.@billieeilish superfan Marissa got the surprise of her life from the #NoTimeToDie singer: "She was the nicest person ever!"
00:00 - Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was our patron for more than 30 years. We are honoured to give homes to the teddies left in her memory. The bears will be well loved and bring joy to the children we support🐻💚@theroyalparks
- We know Christmas time can be a difficult time of year. It’s important to know that if you’re struggling there will always be someone there to support you. If someone is in immediate danger, call 999. (1/3)
- Did you know that 1 in 8 children and young people aged between 5 and 19 have a diagnosable mental health condition? Last year, our mental health services and school-based programmes supported 40,100 children, young people and families - like Liam.
- "The charity played such an important role in my Grandad's life." Meet Mary. She's running this years @LondonMarathon in memory of her Grandad who was brought up in a Barnardo's children's home💚 Help us give Mary a big @barnardos cheer! Drop a 👏 below ⬇️
- "Right now, more than 1 in 4 children across the UK are living in poverty with many facing a cold and hungry Christmas time." - Daniel Craig. (1/2)
00:00 - Talking about white privilege means looking at how our own actions maintain and support racist systems and structures - regardless of our intent. We’re sharing some actions that parents can take to help create a fairer society. #WednesdayWisdom bit.ly/3eNP3xp
- We’re incredibly proud of our Vice President Baroness @FloellaBenjamin who carried the King's sceptre in the procession at the #Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty Queen Camilla.💚
- "I spent time in a children’s home so I know what it feels like to be in care. If I can help in a small way, it would be great." - Martyn Bentley. Martyn will be paddleboarding 220km from Cricklade, Wiltshire, to Putney Bridge, London. Comment a 💚 if Martyn has inspired you!
- 16% of children and young people we surveyed said they had gone hungry or skipped meals because they couldn’t afford food. Free school meals would make all the difference for these children. We want to make that happen. Read more in our latest report: bit.ly/41LOnRp
- Bodhi was 2 years old when he was diagnosed with autism. His parents were referred to one of our services, hoping to learn strategies to support their son. Bodhi's dad said his confidence to support Bodhi improved greatly. Drop a 💚 to show your support👇 #AutismAcceptanceWeek
- 👏 The @MayorofLondon, Sadiq Khan, is expanding free school meals to all primary school children who attend state schools in London for the full academic year, starting this September. Hear from Lynn Perry, Barnardo's CEO ⬇️
- By believing in children, we can support them to tackle mental health issues like anxiety. See how: bit.ly/2ZMuGaZ #BelieveInMe
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