Barnardo

[ bahr-nahr-doh, ber- ]

noun

1. John Thomas, 1845–1905, English physician, social reformer, and philanthropist, born in Ireland.

Barnardo

/ bəˈnɑːdəʊ; bɑː- /

noun

1. BarnardoThomas John18451905MBritishPHILANTHROPY: philanthropist Dr Thomas John . 1845–1905, British philanthropist, who founded homes for destitute children

Example Sentences

Other charities, including Barnardo's, have also long called for an English smacking ban.

From BBC

Echoing her comments, the chief executive of the children's charity Barnardo's, Lynn Perry, said threatened services - like family centres and youth projects - played a vital role in ensuring challenges were addressed before they could escalate.

From BBC

The report has been put together by five charities - Action for Children, Barnardo’s, The Children’s Society, National Children’s Bureau and the NSPCC.

From BBC

One of those charities was Barnardo’s, whose chief executive Lynn Perry said she understood the government had to take tough financial decisions, but added "families need action urgently, starting with a change to this unfair policy".

From BBC

William also praised Benjamin for her lifelong commitment to philanthropy: The baroness is vice president of Action for Children and Barnardo’s, both of which work with vulnerable children in the U.K.

From Los Angeles Times