As the situation in Afghanistan continues to cause concern across the world, supporting Afghan refugees, and particularly any unaccompanied children, has never been more urgent. The UK Government has agreed…

One of the UK’s leading independent fostering agency, Banya, is looking forward to their young foster children, carers and workers engaging with the Be Inspired event to empower young people…

Today “Aaron”  is 21 years old, has just completed a degree in financial economics at university and is looking for his first full time role in the financial services sector.…

It’s Day 2 of our foster care fortnight! Over the next 2 weeks we will be going live on Facebook every day speaking about different topics regarding fostering and foster…

As Banya celebrates its 25th anniversary, the team is appealing for more foster carers to come forward – the need post pandemic is greater than ever. Set up in South…

Ashley John-Baptiste is a BBC reporter and presenter who has a remarkable story of how he navigated a troubling childhood in the care system, to study at one of the…

This Easter holiday Banya has a range of special virtual activities planned for all of our children and young people. We would love for your foster child to take part…

Referrals increase as more children require foster care across the UK. Since the pandemic hit the UK and subsequent lockdowns were imposed, we have had a number of big challenges…

Shared Lives is an adult placement service that matches adults with special needs such as the elderly or those with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs, with carers and their families,…

The month of October was a time for so much to celebrate at Banya: Black History Month, National Care Leavers Week and finally Son’s & Daughter’s Month. Son’s and Daughter’s…