Barnardo's charity overview
Barnardo's is a registered charity (no. 216250), registered on 18 Jan 1963, operating in ESSEX.
Barnardo's helps children and young people to be safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful. We provide specialist support for children and young people, including those in and leaving care, facing mental health challenges, seeking sanctuary, at risk of exploitation and needing support accessing education, training and employment. We campaign for improved policy and attitudes towards childhood.
What Barnardo's does
What the charity does
- Education/training
- Disability
- The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Who it helps
- Children/young People
How it helps
- Provides Services
- Provides Advocacy/advice/information
Where it operates
- Guernsey
- Jersey
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales
Barnardo's governance
Organisation type
Charitable company
Registration history
Registered 18 Jan 1963
Other names
None
Trustees
13
Gift Aid
Registered for Gift Aid
Website
www.barnardos.org.ukBarnardo's income and spending
| Year | Income | Spending | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £340,251,582 | £326,609,720 | £13,641,862 |
| 2024 | £326,134,178 | £335,719,911 | -£9,585,733 |
| 2023 | £315,250,409 | £312,350,896 | £2,899,513 |
| 2022 | £299,503,000 | £278,770,000 | £20,733,000 |
| 2021 | £280,464,000 | £286,145,000 | -£5,681,000 |
Trustees of Barnardo's
Barnardo's charitable activities
Area of operation: Guernsey, Jersey, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Throughout England And Wales.
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Accounting and reporting rules for Barnardo's
Charities in England and Wales must submit an annual return to the Charity Commission within 10 months of their financial year end. Charities with income over £25,000 must also file their trustees' annual report and accounts.
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More about Barnardo's
About Barnardo's
Barnardo's is a registered charity in England and Wales (charity number 216250), registered on 18 Jan 1963 and based in ESSEX. It works on education/training and disability and the prevention or relief of poverty, helping children/young people, with activity in Guernsey, Jersey, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Throughout England And Wales.
Is Barnardo's a genuine charity?
Yes — Barnardo's appears on the Charity Commission's public register under number 216250. Checking the register before you donate confirms a charity is real, who its trustees are and how it reports its finances.
Accounts and reporting for Barnardo's
Each year Barnardo's must file an annual return and accounts with the Charity Commission. Larger charities also need an independent examination or a full audit.
Barnardo's – frequently asked questions
What is the charity number of Barnardo's?
Barnardo's is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under charity number 216250.
What does Barnardo's do?
Barnardo's helps children and young people to be safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful. We provide specialist support for children and young people, including those in and leaving care, facing mental health challenges, seeking sanctuary, at risk of exploitation and needing support accessing education, training and employment. We campaign for improved policy and attitudes towards childhood.
How much income does Barnardo's receive?
In its latest reported financial year the charity had an income of £340,251,582 and spent £326,609,720.
Who does Barnardo's help and where?
Barnardo's helps children/young people, operating in Guernsey, Jersey, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Throughout England And Wales.
Who are the trustees of Barnardo's?
The trustees are Penelope Anne Thompson, Rajinder Singh Verma, Briony Marion Ladbury, Anne-Cecile France Brigitte Berthier, Avis Joy Darzins, Meredith Pierce Hunter, Henry Chekwube Odogwu, Magdalene Akosua Bayim-Adomako, Mark William Wood, Koulla Yiasouma, Bridget OBrien, David Miller Kemp, Dominic Martin Jordan.
Does Barnardo's need an audit?
Charities with income under £25,000 do not require an independent examination. Between £25,000 and £1m an independent examination is usually required, and above £1m a full audit.