Thomas John --, founder of homes for destitute children (8)

I believe the answer is:

barnardo

(Other definitions for barnardo that I've seen before include "Thomas --, children's homes philanthropist" , "home provider" , "Orphanage-founding Doctor" , "Thomas -, children's homes founder" , "Children's-home Doctor" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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