In 2023, Barnardos, a children’s charity, supported 26,009 individuals affected by adversity and trauma, marking a 25% increase from the previous year. Despite a reduction in waiting lists for assessments, concerns remain as over 2,000 children are still awaiting services. The charity highlights the need for intensive family support to prevent further harm to children facing issues such as parental separation and domestic violence. Additionally, Barnardos experienced a rise in participation in its online safety programme alongside Google, but reported a significant deficit due to growing service demand.