Remi Martins-Tonks , Head of Data and Insight at Barnardo ’ s , covers the UK charity ’ s data and insight strategy driving community and workforce development
BARNARDO ' S
Remi Martins-Tonks , Head of Data and Insight at Barnardo ’ s , covers the UK charity ’ s data and insight strategy driving community and workforce development
Understanding what goes on behind the scenes of an organisation allows you to appreciate its achievements and the operational scale that it has to work to . This is the striking realisation to be had when looking into the journey of the UK ’ s largest children ’ s charity , Barnardo ’ s , founded in 1867 by Thomas Barnardo .
He set out to provide homes and a basic education for disadvantaged children – this was a pivotal thread throughout the charity ’ s history that echoes through its work in the modern day .
The charity ’ s value of leadership has spanned the generations . One case is particularly visible among the data and insight team : in 2017 , Remi Martins-Tonks brought his economics expertise into the charity ’ s fold in his search for a role that would fulfil his own values in alignment with those of his employer , job , and the team in which he works .
“ The values on which Barnardo ’ s was established more than 150 years ago remain the same today . Last year , Barnardo ’ s provided essential support to over 357,000 children , young people , parents , and carers through more than 790 services and partnerships across the UK ,” says Martins-Tonks .
“ We provide vital support to children and families who need us most to help with a range of issues from mental health to child sexual abuse and children in care .”
156 April 2023