Barnardos has today launched its annual Pre-Budget Submission and for the first time is calling on the Government to address gaps in funding for Family Support services delivered by the charity and others. Dublin, 11 July 2019 – Barnardos has today launched its annual Pre-Budget Submission and for the first time is calling on the Government
Barnardos welcomes the publication today of three reports by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills. In particular, the children’s charity welcomes the findings around school costs and urge the Government to take action on this issue in Budget 2020. Dublin, 04 July 2019 – Barnardos welcomes the publication today of three reports by the
The latest release from the Department of Housing shows the number of children living in homeless accommodation in May was 3,749, which is a decrease of 45 children compared to figures released in April. Dublin, 28 June 2019 – The latest release from the Department of Housing shows the number of children living in homeless accommodation
The latest release from the Department of Housing shows the number of children living in homeless accommodation in April was 3,794, which is a decrease of just 27 children compared to figures released in March. While any decrease is welcomed, Barnardos urges the government to ensure that children who continue to experience the trauma of
Cycle 500km for Barnardos this June When Fiadh first came to Barnardos, she was so far behind her peers that we were concerned she’d never be able to cope with school. But this month, she’s just been confirmed as ready for primary school and is SO excited about starting Junior Infants in September. You can
As the latest release from the Department of Housing shows a further increase in the number of children living in homeless accommodation to 3,821 in March, Barnardos urges the government to ensure that children experiencing the trauma of homelessness have access to a dedicated support worker. Suzanne Connolly, Barnardos CEO said: “At Barnardos we see first-hand
Donal Skehan joins Barnardos to launch The Big Toddle for Barnardos sponsored by Danone Barnardos ambassador Donal Skehan was joined by Ireland’s littlest fundraisers to launch the Big Toddle for Barnardos sponsored by Danone – a half-mile sponsored walk for children under five. Since it began nearly half a million toddlers have toddled 250,000 miles
The tickets for the Cadbury’s Easter Egg Hunt for Barnardos go on sale today! This event sells out really quickly each year, and we wanted to make sure that Barnardos supporters like you know about it. The tickets for the Cadbury’s Easter Egg Hunt for Barnardos go on sale today! This event sells out really
Join our Yoga Challenge this spring and help 105,000 children affected by poverty around Ireland. Jamie’s teacher raised concerns about his appearance. He looked malnourished and exhausted. But when Jamie came to his local Barnardos centre all he talked about were day trips to the moon and dragons! In Jamie’s stories his parents were always
Barnardos are grateful to be participating in the FEAD programme in our centres throughout Ireland. Barnardos centres throughout Ireland are participating in the FEAD (Fund for European Aid to the most Deprived) programme. The support from this programme is helping vulnerable children and families all across Ireland and we are very grateful. To read more about
