Tag: Barnardo’s

Young people reveal challenges of caring role in new film supported by Barnardo’s

Stuart Mitchell

A group of young carers in Aberdeen have created an exciting new film inspired by retro video games based on their caring experiences. With support from leading children’s charity Barnardo’s and community media organisation Station House Media Unit (SHMU), the group of six spent almost three months learning about filmmaking before unveiling their masterpiece where each ‘level’ includes different aspects of being a young carer and some of the challenges they may face within their role. The film – entitled ‘Young Warriors’ – was made possible thanks to support from…

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Allianz UK and Barnardo’s join forces to ‘change childhoods together’

Stuart Mitchell

Allianz UK has announced an exciting new three-year partnership with Barnardo’s. The partnership, which will run until the end of 2026, sees the organisations come together with the aim of delivering real and positive change to the lives of children and young people. Colm Holmes, CEO, Allianz Holdings said: “I’m happy to announce Barnardo’s as our new charity partner. Our partnerships are selected by employee vote and our people recognise the strong correlation between the purpose and values of Barnardo’s and those of Allianz. I’m looking forward to seeing all…

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Barnardo’s B-Wild Project Helping Young People Get Back Into Education

Stuart Mitchell

Young people struggling to attend school and to develop relationships with their peers are being helped back into education and are learning to open up thanks to a pioneering nature-based project being run by the country’s leading children’s charity. Since 2020 – and thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund – Barnardo’s Scotland has been implementing its B-Wild project in eight localities across the country. B-Wild, which allows the young people to get out and about in nature and explore what the world has to offer. It provides…

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New figures reveal the impact of poor mental health provision on those most in need

Stuart Mitchell

The Covid Social Mobility and Opportunities study, released this week, has revealed how young people in some of the most deprived areas of the country are less likely to receive the mental health support they need. Key findings show that: Nearly two in five (39%) young people in the poorest parts of England said they are waiting for, or had not received the mental health support they had applied for, compared to 28% in the most affluent areas.  Those identifying as non-binary+ were more likely to be classified as having…

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Co-op members to have their say and help towards raising £5m for Barnardo’s

Stuart Mitchell

Members of the UK’s largest co-operative business are being encouraged to participate in voting as part of Co-op’s 2023 AGM and help towards raising £5 million for Barnardo’s – the UK’s biggest children’s charity. A new initiative, announced today, is intended to encourage members to use their vote to shape the way Co-op does business and help create a fairer world. Members who are eligible to vote will generate £1 for voting on representatives within Co-op’s National Members’ Council, directors on the Co-op Board or on AGM motions, including bringing…

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