About us
Who we are
We’ve come a long way since our founder, Thomas Barnardo set up a ‘ragged school’ to help disadvantaged children in 1867. Now we’re helping hundreds of thousands of children, young people, parents and carers across the UK.
We don’t abandon children because of who they are or what they’ve done. We listen to them, fight for their rights and do whatever it takes to protect and support them – because we believe that all children have the right to a happy and healthy life. Read more about our values.
At a time when more young people need specialist help with complex issues like sexual abuse, mental health problems and serious violence, our work is more vital than ever.
Times have changed and we've changed with them, but our belief in the potential of every child remains.
Because this is who we are.
The impact you will have
Barnardo's aim is to provide the best outcome for every child, no matter who they are or what they have been through. By choosing to run for Barnardo's in the 2024 TCS London Marathon, you will be helping to make sure that vulnerable children get the help and support they deserve.
The figures below show the massive impact that your fundraising could have if you take on this challenge with Barnardo’s!
- £500 could provide a motorised chair for a disabled child
- £1000 could pay for 100 young people to attend CV training, helping them to get a job
- £2,000 could pay for 20 prevention education workshops in schools, to educate young people on how to stay safe
- £2,500 could pay for accommodation and activities for a two-day residential break for up to 25 young carers
