Buying at Barnardo's
Many colleagues at Barnardo’s have responsibility for buying goods and services, and it’s important you know what to do, and how to do it correctly.
We must make the best use of our resources to help the children, young people, and families who need us, and we must do this by operating in a sound and cost-effective way and by conducting procurement and purchasing activities ethically and sustainably.
Find out more about the different aspects of the buying process below.
How to buy guide
If you're a budget holder, someone buying goods, or even someone supporting someone to buy goods, it's important you know the buying process at Barnardo's.
Suppliers
Is the supplier you want to use set up on our system? Find out more about how to check existing suppliers and how to set up new ones.
Purchase Orders
You must raise a Purchase Order with your supplier before purchasing services or goods. Find out more about the process.
Related information
Credit Cards
Need to buy something on a Barnardo’s corporate credit card? Find out more about the application and management process.
Authorisation
Any purchase at Barnardo’s must be approved. Find out the different authorisation limits and who is responsible.
Expenses
Sometimes you might need to pay for something and later claim the money back from Barnardo’s. Find out more about how to claim and submit expenses.
Click Travel
Travelling for work? You can book trains, flights and hotels through our Click Travel system.