Barnardos children’s charity has launched their Cost of Living – Impact on Children 2025 report.

For the past four years Barnardos has been monitoring the impact of cost of living increases on families and children detailing the number of families who are cutting back and going without essentials, the impact it is having on their day to day lives and general quality of life and the worries they have for the future.

We are looking for volunteers aged 18+ in and around Dublin Central who are interested in making a difference in a young person’s life.

We welcome applicants with good communication skills, enthusiasm, motivation, patience, empathy & reliability. Importantly, we seek those with an interest & belief in mentoring young people & the impact it can have. The initial commitment requested is for one year.

Belong To have launched the ‘Ask me Anything’ feature on their website, to answer all questions you might have, anonymously – about your child’s journey as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.