Barnardos children’s charity is asking people to donate unwanted Christmas gifts
Drowning in fluffy socks, cuddly toys, toasters and ties? Christmas is a time of gifting – the problem? Many of us will end up with gifts we don’t need – and many even with gifts we don’t even like. But this year, instead of stuffing them into your wardrobes or shelves or kitchen presses, how […]
4 years ago
Meet the Dublin bridal shop donating their dresses to Barnardos every year
So wholesome. Weddings are a time made for loved ones to join forces, but with this Dublin bridal shop, it’s all about giving back. Keeping it under the radar for years, Alice May Bridal in Dublin has been donating dresses to charity nearly three times a year, giving their discontinued and old season gowns to […]
5 years ago
Ready, Set, Toddle! Here is how you can get involved in the Barnardos Big Toddle this year
Celebrating the helpers! Earlier this week, Barnardos children’s charity launched the 2021 Barnardos Big Toddle, this year supported by baby-food company, Pipin Pear. The theme of this year’s Big Toddle is Community Helpers, meaning the people who help and support us all in our communities every day, which seem especially poignant given who important these have all been in seeing us through […]
5 years ago
IKEA launches soft toy collection designed by children in aid of Barnados
By children, for children – and in aid of children. Today, IKEA launches a brand new soft toy collection – designed by children, for children and all in aid of Barnardos. The limited-edition Sagoskatt collection was born after children across the world submitted their designs through IKEA’s international drawing competition. And the results are nothing […]
6 years ago
Heinz and Barnados have teamed up and created this year’s coolest Christmas jumper
‘Beanz Meanz Crimbo.’ If you are yet to treat yourself to a Christmas jumper this year, we got the perfect one – and bonus? You’ll be doing good by buying it – so win, win! This year, Heinz Ireland have partnered with Barnardos for a very special Christmas Jumper Day campaign. The limited-edition ‘Beanz Meanz […]
6 years ago
Barnados’ ‘Gifts for Good’ will make Christmas brighter for an Irish child this festive season
What do you buy the person that has everything? Or that certain someone who is just really, really hard to buy for? Or the Secret Santa colleague you just can’t even think of what to be getting for? Answer: Barnados’ ‘Gift for Good.’ This year, why not gift your loved ones – or work colleague, […]
7 years ago