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Barnardo’s launches phase two of inspirational ‘Believe In Me’ campaign in time for Christmas

Stuart Mitchell

Barnardo’s has launched phase two of its award-winning ‘Believe in Me’ campaign with a TV ad in the run up to Christmas. The UK’s leading children’s charity is running the inspirational film in the approach to the festive season to show how children need to be loved, listened to and supported and to encourage people to donate. The original Believe in Me ad picked up the Brand Development award at the Third Sector Awards ceremony in central London in September. It was also highly commended in the Communications Agency Campaign…

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John Lewis advert’s Moz the Monster raising money for Barnardo’s

Stuart Mitchell

A little boy and his cuddly monster friend, Moz the Monster, will help raise funds for Barnardo’s young carers in this year’s eagerly anticipated John Lewis Christmas television ad. The pair play together every evening, but staying awake through the night starts to take its toll on Joe, who can hardly keep his eyes open during the day.   For Christmas, Joe receives the perfect gift of a night light which helps him finally get some peace and quiet from Moz The Monster, and a good night’s sleep. Just as…

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Build-A-Bear Workshop and Barnardo’s team up to make Christmas extra special

Stuart Mitchell

In 2016/2017, Barnardo’s supported more than 272,000 vulnerable children, young people, parents and carers through more than 1,000 services across the UK. Christmas can be a difficult time of year for some children, young people and their families for many reasons so Build-A-Bear teamed up with Barnardo’s to bring a little bit of extra festive cheer to youngsters from the charity’s services across the UK. Groups were invited to a special party at stores in Build-A-Bear Workshop stores, which included stores in Cardiff, Bluewater in Kent, Brighton, Leeds and Glasgow,…

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FCB Inferno and Barnardo’s Launch New Social Experiment

Stuart Mitchell

FCB Inferno and Barnardo’s have launched a new social experiment highlighting parents’ shocked reactions when a stranger asks whether he can ‘follow’ their children. The ‘Follow Me’ video which features an adult male stopping families in shopping centres and asking if he can physically follow their children, sparks alarm and anger among parents. The short video aims to prompt parents and carers to talk to their children about the risks and dangers online to help keep them safe from being groomed and sexually exploited. The UK’s largest children’s charity says…

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Bollywood superstar Salman Khan becomes Barnardo’s first international ambassador

Stuart Mitchell

One of the world’s most famous film stars Salman Khan has joined Barnardo’s as the charity’s first international ambassador. Bollywood star Salman Khan made the announcement last night (September 17) at The O2 Arena in Greenwich, south-east London,during a performance of his lavish stage show Da-Bangg Tour. The star who, according to Forbes magazine, was the ninth highest earning actor in the world last year, has his own charitable trust called Being Human – the Salman Khan Foundation in his native India but is excited about being part of the…

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