Barnardos Annual Report & Financial Statements 2022

At their core, Barnardos are a children's charity with a mission to protect and support children and young people. As such, we infused our designs with a playful touch, further developing geometric shapes, creating a childlike and engaging visual landscape.

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We worked closely with the Barnardos team once again - from copywriting and content strategy to content flowing and design.

Working with Barnardos each year gives us a small insight into the incredible work they continue to do for families in need. In the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, this work is more important than ever.

Our challenge was to build on the visual approach from the previous year and evolve it with a fresh concept, ensure optimal accessibility and legibility, and ensure easy wayfinding. Here's how we did it.

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We approached this project with accessible design at the front of our minds. This materialised by;

  • Refining text content design with the aim to improve readability overall.
  • Devising a grid system that would lend itself to easy reading on a variety of screen sizes to ensure seamless on-screen reading experiences.
  • Evolving the colour palette taking into account both brand identity and legibility considerations.
  • We made a deliberate choice to switch to an alternative typeface to enhance legibility for our audience.
  • In terms of accessibility, we closely followed the Dyslexia Styleguide issued by Barnardo's, which is rooted in the guidelines provided by The Irish and the UK Dyslexia Association.
  • This year's report saw a commitment to adhering to best practices for accommodating individuals with colour blindness and neurodivergencies, in line with our dedication to inclusive design.
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The Annual Report is a very important document for the organisation and is a huge undertaking for the agency we work with. Danielle and Lauren could not have been nicer and easier to work with. Good As Gold were very supportive, so patient and kind, particularly when there was extra pressure on getting this project across the line. The finished product looks great and captures the organisation’s values and mission perfectly.

Tess Purcell
Barnardos Ireland
The social and digital aspect of this campaign was the linchpin to its success. Prompting our consumers to take action and joining the hundreds of others in a pledge to ‘self-care’ was the heart of the campaign. Having such a strong creative meant that we saw an increase in engagement and good cut through with OOH. It drove a 3% uplift in brand preference and a 9% YoY sales increase. This is a fantastic result!
Laura O'Connell New
Benecol Ireland

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