Barnardo's
Notable UK charityBarnardo'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.
Activities & Mission
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.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 13% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 9% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £340,251,582 | £326,609,720 | £221,897,044 | £118,336,775 | £40,125,000 | 7404 / 18520 |
| 2024 | £326,134,178 | £335,719,911 | £235,860,222 | £76,844,783 | £33,690,000 | 7784 / 17350 |
| 2023 | £315,250,409 | £312,350,896 | £227,040,779 | £64,931,697 | £49,306,000 | 7469 / 16900 |
| 2022 | £299,503,000 | £278,770,000 | £202,437,000 | £102,398,000 | £53,696 | 7317 / 15585 |
| 2021 | £280,464,000 | £286,145,000 | £212,688,000 | £29,298,000 | £60,111,000 | 7489 / 10400 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Barnardo's
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 did Barnardo's report in 2025?
Barnardo's reported total income of £340.25m and reported expenditure of £326.61m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Barnardo's?
Barnardo's has a program ratio of 64.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 13% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Barnardo's registered as a charity?
Barnardo's was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 January 1963 as charity number 216250. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Barnardo's?
Barnardo's is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mark William Wood. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Barnardo's operate?
Barnardo's operates across 5 areas, including Guernsey, Jersey, Northern Ireland and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Barnardo's a registered charity?
Yes — Barnardo's is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 216250.
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Tanners Lane
Barkingside
ILFORD
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