Heinz to Open ‘Cannection Café’ as New Research Shows Impact of Mealtimes on Family Connection and Sense of Belonging IRELAND, Thursday 15th August 2024: New research commissioned by Heinz has shed light on the important role of shared mealtimes in fostering connections and happiness for families. The findings also illustrate current challenges families are facing
Special Heinz Beanz three-pack returns for its third year. IRELAND, Monday 12th August: Heinz and Barnardos have teamed up for the third consecutive year to support vulnerable families in Ireland with the launch of limited-edition ‘Heinz Meanz Mealz’ Beanz three-packs. The iconic Beanz packaging has been given a special makeover, and fans of this mealtime
Spokespeople available 086 044 5966 For 20 years, Barnardos has highlighted the costs and pressures experienced by parents when preparing their children to go back to school each September. This year’s survey of more than *900 parents has found that although some progress has been made in addressing back to school costs, expenses remain high
Spokespeople Available – 086 044 5966 Budget 2025 provides the Government with an opportunity to start fulfilling Taoiseach Simon Harris’ commitment to make Ireland a world leader in eliminating child poverty, and making sure that every child can realise their full potential. Barnardos pre-budget submission 2025 focuses on three issues that could be quickly addressed
€3.6 million in 122 grants to benefit 1.1 million children in every county in Ireland Full list of grants available here The lives of children across Ireland will be improved in multiple ways through 122 RTÉ Toy Show Appeal grants announced today, which were made possible by the generosity of viewers of last November’s Late
Spokespeople Available 086 044 5966 The growing numbers of homeless children is unacceptable. Ahead of the latest homelessness data figures from the Department of Housing, Barnardos says too many children are spending years in emergency accommodation which is damaging to their health, wellbeing and general development. With schools now closing for the summer break, this
New charity campaign ‘Return for Children’ to support six of Ireland’s national children’s charities at selected events across the country. Re-turn, operators of Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme, today announced ‘Return for Children’ a new charity fundraising initiative in partnership with six of Ireland’s national Children’s charities – Barnardos Ireland, Barretstown, Childline by ISPCC, Jack &
For the past three years Barnardos has been monitoring the impact of cost of living increases on families and children. The latest Barnardos Cost of Living Report outlines the stark reality on the number of families who are cutting back and going without essentials due to increases in cost of living, the struggles families are facing
Children and Adolescents who are in State Care should be in Foster Care or Regulated Residential Placements The Prime Time programme (on 9/5/2024) highlights that children are being placed in Special Emergency Arrangements which are completely unsuited to meeting their needs. Barnardos sees first-hand the unsuitability of these placements and the impact on children via
Barnardos children’s charity kicked off their annual Barnardos Big Toddle today, 24th April 2024. Celebrating it’s 21st birthday, the Barnardos Big Toddle is a fun half-mile sponsored walk for crèche and pre-school aged children. Over the last 21 years, toddlers in crèches, childcare groups, pre-schools and families from across the country have raised an
