Barnardos calls on Government to invest in children in Budget 2026
September 24, 2025
Ireland’s largest children charity Barnardos is calling on the Budget 2026 to help alleviate child poverty.
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Barnardos and Classic Hits Radio help support vulnerable children across Ireland for Giving Day 2025
September 19, 2025
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
Barnardos says historic high of children in homelessness is damaging childhoods
August 28, 2025
Barnardos launch a Homelessness Briefing, revealing the harrowing real experiences of vulnerable families living in emergency accommodation.
Heinz Study Reveals 88% of Kids in Ireland Crave Family Connection During Mealtimes, But Instead Many Are On Phones Or Watching Tv
August 13, 2025
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 Cost of Living 2025 report reveals almost half of families going without or cutting down on basic essentials
July 8, 2025
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.
Barnardos welcomes Tusla’s report into the review of Special Care published today
May 20, 2025
Barnardos Guardian ad Litem (GAL) service welcomes Tusla’s latest report into the review of Special Care published today.
This report highlights the need for mandated interagency collaboration, increased funding for the establishment of a centre of excellence ‘Special Care’ facility as well as the development of a range of residential services to meet the complex needs of this very vulnerable group of young people.
These residential units would include high support units to prevent some young people moving into Special Care as well as offering support to those discharged from Special Care.
Barnardos Report Reveals One in Two Parents Have Experienced Poor Mental Health
May 15, 2025
Barnardos has released findings from their survey in their latest report: ‘Parental Mental Health and the Impact on Children’.
The children’s charity commissioned Amárach research to carry out a nationally representative survey of 390 parents across the country in March 2025.
Launch of Barnardos TLC Kidz Programme Wexford
April 16, 2025
Launch of Barnardos Programme to support children and mothers in recovery from domestic violence and abuse in Wexford.
Beverley McMackin (Stafford)
March 19, 2025
Barnardos would like to offer sincere condolences to the family and friends of our much loved colleague Beverley McMackin (Stafford). It is with deep sadness that we have learned of the death of our much loved and valued colleague Bev. Bev has worked to improve the lives of children, families and the community in Finglas for more than 20 years.
Riverdance Announces Barnardos As Charity Partner For Summer Run
February 26, 2025
Riverdance 30 – The New Generation will play the Gaiety Theatre this summer from 5 June – 7 September. Each year the smash hit show partners with a charity for its summer run. Today it was announced that the show’s charity partner for this summer’s run is Barnardos whose mission is to deliver services and