Ciaran’s Story The first signs of spring are starting to appear; a ray of sunshine bathing the street in light after a shower of rain, the scent of a flower bud, the laughter of children who can finally play outside again. We can all feel it in the air as it lifts our mood with
Will’s future is looking a little brighter this January!
Barnardos children’s charity today calls on the public for urgent support this Christmas as newly released figures reveal a surge in demand for its services.
Barnardos children’s charity today announced that nearly one third of children supported by the charity’s targeted services (31%) up to the end of September 2025 are either living in or have lived in households experiencing domestic violence. This equates to more than 1,500 children this year across Barnardos’ 56 service locations. In some service areas as many as 70% of the children referred have experience of domestic violence.
Barnardos children’s charity today calls on the public for urgent support this Christmas as newly released figures reveal a surge in demand for its services.
Over the past few months the Taoiseach has made it clear that reducing child poverty and deprivation was a priority issue for his Government and Budget 2026. Last month the Minister for Social Protection published new ambitious child poverty targets.
Barnardos children’s charity has launched an exciting new fundraising campaign where you can turn your morning coffee, croissants, or cornflakes into a meaningful way to support vulnerable children in Ireland.
Barnardos is calling on the public to support its mission to change the lives of vulnerable children across Ireland this Giving Day Friday, 19th September. The children’s charity works with families who are affected by traumatic life situations, offering a range of professional early intervention specialist services; and practical and emotional support services in 56
Heinz and Barnardos reunite for the fourth year to launch limited-edition ‘Heinz Meanz Mealz’ Beanz three-packs, supporting vulnerable families across Ireland New Heinz data reveals 88% of children surveyed in Ireland believe it’s important for families to eat together and 57% say their favourite part is talking about their day Yet 1 in 5 (16%)
Barnardos commissioned Amárach Research to carry out a nationally representative survey with 1,000 parents/guardians with children aged under 18 in their care. The survey was carried out in May this year. We discussed cost of living issues directly with parents in Barnardos services across the country and spoke to staff across our services to get their views on cost of living issues facing the families we support.