the national fgm centre
The National FGM Centre is a partnership between Barnardo’s and the Local
Government Association (LGA) to achieve a systems change in the provision of
services for children and families affected by Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
Funded by the Department of Education as part of its Children’s Social Care
Innovation Programme, the Centre works closely with key partners from Local
Authorities, Health, Education, Police, and the voluntary sector to achieve its
vision and aims. In 2017, the Centre’s remit was extended to include Breast
Ironing/Flattening and Child Abuse Linked to Faith or Belief.