Our Mission, Vision & Values
Our Mission, Vision & Values
Our Mission
Our mission is to transform the lives of vulnerable children because childhood lasts a lifetime
Our Vision
Barnardos’ vision is to ensure all vulnerable children in Ireland get the support they need to overcome childhood adversity
Strategy
At Barnardos, we have been helping vulnerable children in Ireland since the 1960s. Our core purpose remains the same; ‘to help the most vulnerable children in society achieve their full potential – regardless of their family circumstances, their gender, race or disability.’
Our ambition for 2027 is to deliver a wider and deeper range of services and supports. As a trauma-informed specialist organisation we have embedded the trauma-informed ethos and practice into all aspects of how we operate We are devoted to making Barnardos an attractive place to both work and volunteer.
Our strategic framework is based on these five strategic priorities:
- Impact
- Invest
- Innovate
- Inform
- Influence
Read our strategy summary here: Strategy 2022 – 2027
Our Purpose
Barnardos’ core purpose is to help the most vulnerable children in society achieve their full potential regardless of their family circumstances, gender, race or disability.
Barnardos' Beliefs
- needs to be safe, have enough food and somewhere comfortable to call home
- needs to have someone who looks after them and loves them no matter what
- should have the opportunity to learn and have fun
- needs to feel accepted for who they are and to be part of a circle of family, friends and community who will understand them and value their opinions
- should get help when they need it
Barnardos Values
Everyone at Barnardos shares a set of core values that we live out in our everyday work. These values shape all of our behaviour – how we behave with one another, how we behave and interact with the children and families we serve, and how how we engage with our partners and local communities.
1. Child First
Listening, Championing, Protecting, Being There
2. Courage
Challenging, Being Brave, Determination, Tenacity
3. Respect
Integrity, Building Self-worth, Promoting Diversity, Celebrating Inclusivity
4. Together
Teamwork, Collaboration, Partnering, Relationship-based
5. Vitality
Joy, Fun, Creativity, Growth Mindset, Instilling Hope and Positivity
6. Accountability
Taking Responsibility, Dependability, Transparency, Holding Boundaries
1. Child First
Listening, Championing, Protecting, Being There
2. Courage
Challenging, Being Brave, Determination, Tenacity
3. Respect
Integrity, Building Self-worth, Promoting Diversity, Celebrating Inclusivity
4. Together
Teamwork, Collaboration, Partnering, Relationship-based
5. Vitality
Joy, Fun, Creativity, Growth Mindset, Instilling Hope and Positivity
6. Accountability
Taking Responsibility, Dependability, Transparency, Holding Boundaries
These values are underpinned by a set of principles and expected behaviours for anyone who works in Barnardos.