Mission: According to a recent mission statement, "Barnardos' vision is an Ireland where childhood is valued and all children and young people are cherished equally".
Funding: In 2004, the organisation had an income of €16.1 million. State funding (health boards, Government, local authorities) accounted for 59 per cent, donations and shops 41 per cent.
Contact: Barnardos National Office, Christchurch Square, Dublin 8. 01-4530355. www.barnardos.ie.
