Thomas —, doctor who established a home for destitute children in the East End of London in 1870 (8)

I believe the answer is:

barnardo

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

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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