DW attends Downing Street function for Barnardo’s
11 Downing Street was the venue for a high-profile charity reception for Barnardo’s on Tuesday evening. As one of the guests, Alex was exposed to the extensive work that Barnardo’s does helping children, young people and their families across the UK. With a rousing call from Karren Brady (ex MD of Birmingham City FC) and the input of a number of other leading business luminaries, the challenge was laid down to the guests: how can you get involved? Barnardo’s clearly has a lot of heavy-hitting patronage, but the real work is done on the ground, much by volunteers. So, for anyone considering a personal project for 2010, why not mentor a young person or provide an internship, and give someone an opportunity that they wouldn’t otherwise get? Find out more at Barnardo’s.
