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No child should be left behind

...resources such as clothing, shoes, toiletries, and other basic essentials that are often taken for granted. The impact of poverty on children is profound and far-reaching. At Halo, we see this every day—families struggling to make ends meet,...


Managing ‘conflicts of interest’ – not as scary or hard as it might sound

...many ways, we are natural partners. But there are significant differences, not least that Corra is grant giver and Children in Scotland is often seeking grants to support our work. A good example of a potential conflict of interest is in the...


Children in Scotland call for ‘urgent and radical rethink’ of third sector funding

...for the Scottish Government.” Like many third sector organisations, Children in Scotland’s grant for core funds from Scottish Government has not kept pace with the rate of inflation. By committing to fair work, the Real Living Wage, and...


Pupil Support Staff Learning Programme 

Edinburgh charity worker grant Douglas collects Queen’s Honour for services to disabled people

... Edinburgh charity worker grant Douglas collects Queen’s Honour for services to disabled people grant Douglas, Founder and CEO of S’up Products Ltd, will today (Thursday 15 March) collect his MBE at Buckingham Palace, London.  grant, who...


grant opens for families with young children

... Magazine / News: grant launched to help families of children at school-starting age Posted 8 June, 2022 by Nina Joynson child poverty family support funding grant primary Scottish Child...

child poverty family support funding grant primary Scottish Child Payment Scottish Government

grant Douglas

... grant Douglas IT Officer – Enquire grant provides IT support to staff across the organisation, in particular, with the development of Enquire’s websites and databases.  grant developed Enquire’s suite of Filemaker databases which are now...

douglas

#NoWrongPath: Children in Scotland staff share advice on SQA results day

...with a few children's charities. When I came back to UK, I started working at Donaldson's grant Aided Special School, and after four years, took on an associate role with Children in Scotland. “I eventually left Donaldsons to work...


Tackling "poverty of opportunity" one bairn at a time

...and more people generally being priced out of so many opportunities, which we all used to take for granted. We are very good at targeting support at the people we know are struggling but I see many more cases of in-work poverty, which is not being...


Looking forward in gloomy times

...full cost recovery through project funding, the difficulty of funding the core functions through grants, the sometimes restrictive nature of the commissioning relationships we have, and the short-term nature of many of the grants and other...


Explore Therapeutic Life Story Work as Diploma course launches for 2024

...a Social Worker at St. Andrew’s Children’s Society, said:  “I have been lucky enough to be granted the opportunity to undertake the TLSW Diploma. Having completed half of the training blocks so far, this has already allowed me to...


'I give a unique perspective, which enhances the accessibility of the organisation and the services it provides'

...the services it provides' 14 Nov 2023 As Children in Scotland celebrates its 30th anniversary, grant Douglas, IT Officer with Enquire shares some professional, and personal, highlights of his time at the organisation, and reflects on aims for...

30th Anniversary

Imagining 'elsewhere': art therapy helping set children free from the anxiety of chronic illness

...why we were thrilled to be awarded a charity garden at The RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May by grant-making charity Project Giving Back. It offered an opportunity to reach more children, young people and families in need, whilst spreading...


Amplifying seldom heard voices: the importance of direct services for children and young people

...that I know each one of them feels when working with children and families. It is never taken for granted or seen as “part of the job” that we are in a position to guide and support others. There is undeniable passion and integrity that fuels...


Q&A with Kara Brown: “There’s still stigma surrounding mental health, but it’s getting better”

...things that have a big impact. What is the main focus of Tiny Changes? We started life as a small grant maker, giving money to individuals, groups and charities that came to us with an idea, but now we want to do more and we have just published...


Young people's voices at the heart of new pupil support project

Launching a major new co-design project for pupil support staff

Funding the future

...Scotland delivers a wide range of activity that helps us towards our vision – we can apply for grants to deliver services and projects or test out new ideas, we can generate income through our programme of events and we can develop key...


Young people’s creative pursuits supported by national arts funding

...a successful second phase of the Access All Arts Fund, 162 young people have been awarded grants towards creative projects and experiences.  The Fund, which is managed by Children in Scotland, received applications from 340 people across...


Exams aren’t everything. Every pupil, and every pupil’s journey, matters

...She manages the Success Looks Different Award.   The Award is open to all publicly funded and grant-aided schools, including primary, secondary, early learning settings and special schools. Applications will be accepted until 5pm on Friday 10...


Our new partnership with the RS Macdonald Charitable Trust

...together, we have created an innovative model for support and development that gives RS Macdonald grant-holders access to professional training and networking opportunities.  The partnership is based on shared values and shared ambition. The RS...


Sound and vision

...to schools in five new local authority areas. In addition, we were lucky enough to receive a grant for our work with Figurenotes from the Scottish Power Foundation, which has enabled us to upgrade our software, roll out resources more widely...


Covid impact ‘risking future of vital services for young people’ across Scotland, survey finds

...youth work strategy, promoted to government, formal education sector, health sector and businesses grant-makers talking to frontline workers and listening directly to people in communities to better understand the reality on the ground Equality...

children and young people Children's rights Covid-19 equality inclusion

Not losing the human element of being 'present' with people

...of greater focus and attention, which as unconscious social interaction could often be taken for granted. Most concerns raised by parents, carers and education staff were around using the technology, Teams, Zoom etc and these concerns were...

additional support for learning ASL mediation

Sara Vanatta

...children under five from low-income families in the US. She is also an Associate for Cattanach, a grant maker for the early years in Scotland. Sara holds a Masters in Social Work from the University of Georgia. She is based in Glasgow with her...

Vanatta

30th anniversary

...and the services it provides' As Children in Scotland celebrates its 30th anniversary, grant Douglas, IT Officer with Enquire shares some professional, and personal, highlights of his time at the organisation, and reflects on aims for...


Children in Scotland's Early Years Conference 2023 Hub

...community groups, businesses and the public sector across Scotland.  Advisors can direct you to grants and other support that you might be eligible for and can provide advice on being energy efficient. Email:...


Rural Action Fund reopens for applications

...people youth work Youth groups in rural areas can now apply for small grant support to boost opportunities for young people as the Youth Scotland Rural Action Fund reopens for applications Supported by The Gannochy...

rural young people youth work

Funding available for essential digital devices

...organisations can apply for a grant of up to £15,000 to purchase digital devices Provided by the Scottish Government and managed by the Scottish Council for Voluntary...

community digital funding Support

Education costs families hundreds per year, study finds

...families in Scotland paying the least of any other country in the UK. With the Best Start grant, universal free school meals for children in P1 to P5, means-tested school clothing grants available nationally, and universal free bus travel...

cost of living Education free school meals School

Young people encouraged to ‘step into’ culture

...a creative career. The fund is completely youth-led and was designed by a team of 14 young grantmakers aged 14–25, who devised the fund name, format and scope. When applying, the idea must come from the young person or people; they must...

Arts Children culture young people

Encouraging students towards digital tech

...as a whole.” Industry support The fund receives support from donations, sponsorship and grants, and distributes these funds to eligible organisations that advance the use of digital and computing science education in Scotland. It is...

digital funding schools Scottish Government skills technology

Time to talk about mental health

...of uncertainty and loss, including missing out on all of the typical experiences so many take for granted, we’re deepening into a cost-of-living crisis. This means even more worry and anxiety for children and young people, as well as their...

health and wellbeing Mental Health

Engaging marginalised young men

...from three groups of marginalised communities will form a Young People's Forum: those who are migrants, those who are LGBTQ+ and those in conflict with the law. All three groups are more likely than other groups to face challenges to their...

boys law LGBT Mental Health Participation research young people

Bridging Payment to be doubled

...Sept 6, 2022 News Action needed now to tackle 'worrying' rates of child poverty Jul 13, 2022 grant launched for families of children at school-starting age Jun 8, 2022 Scottish Child Payment marks first anniversary Feb 16, 2022 ...

child poverty cost of living Families Scottish Child Payment Scottish Government

Bereavement should be on the school curriculum

...dies Create compassionate, grief-aware places of work and learning Establish a bereavement grant for those left in precarious financial positions after the death of a primary income earner. Click here to read the Growing Up Grieving...

Bereavement children and young people Education Grief School

Education in Schools Fellowships now open

...in schools The Education in schools Fellowships are supported by the Young People and Education grant making programme, run by the Mercers’ Charitable Foundation. Open to all UK citizens, regardless of qualification, background or age,...

Education

Youth homelessness project comes to Scotland

...family support July 12, 2022 Learning hub launched to help tackle inequalities July 05, 2022 grant launched to help families of school-age children June 08,...

health and wellbeing homelessness young people

New resource to help professionals tackle inequalities

...Jun 28, 2022 More demanded from Holyrood to tackle cost of living crisis Jun 17, 2022 grant launched to help families with children of school starting age Jun 8,...

Health Inequality public health

Baby Box refreshed for fifth anniversary

...content More demanded from Holyrood to tackle cost of living crisis Jun 17, 2022 grant launched to help families of children at school-starting age Jun 8, 2022 Comment Best place to grow up? Not for Scotland's LGBTI young people...

Early years health and wellbeing parenting

‘We all have a story worth sharing and celebrating’

...the Year 17 June, 2022 More demanded from Holyrood to tackle cost of living crisis 17 June, 2022 grant launched to help families of children at school-starting age  8 June,...

equality human rights refugee

Demands for Holyrood to tackle cost of living crisis

...area. Not a member? Click here to find out how to access   Related content grant launched to help families with school-age children Jun 08, 2022 Report highlights success of family support programme May 24, 2022 More than...

child poverty Inequality Poverty

Project launches to support childminder recruitment

...the registration with the Care Inspectorate and HMRC, the new childminder will receive a start-up grant to cover initial costs and a unique package of childminding-specific training courses. Launched at the end of March, the Partnership pilot...

childminders childminding early learning and childcare

Member directory: full

...for children and families affected by imprisonment | familiesoutside.org.uk Family Fund grants for families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people | familyfund.org.uk Family Journeys Supportive relationships,...


Member directory: G-M

...and children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse | www.grampianwomensaid.com granton Early Years Centre We are a City of Edinburgh Council Early Years Centre working with children from ages 0-5 |grant...


MSPs urged to withhold consent for Nationalities Bill

...Rights Bill provides a clear and explicit commitment to upholding the rights of refugees and migrants in Scotland Request the Lord Advocate provides human rights compliant guidance to Police and prosecutors on decisions regarding refugees and...

child rights human rights refugee UNCRC

First anniversary for the Scottish Child Payment

...four times the amount anti-poverty campaigners originally asked for. Together with our Best Start grant and Best Start Foods payments, this will provide a package of financial support worth £8,400 by the time an eligible family’s first child...

child poverty Scottish Child Payment Scottish Government

Computing Science gets a boost in Scottish schools

...will be offered support to revive the subject, while secondary schools are invited to bid for grants up to £3,000 to invest in additional equipment, software and teaching resources. Announced earlier this week, opposition MSPs have reacted...

Curriculum for Excellence digital Education funding Scottish Government technology

Member directory: A-F

...for children and families affected by imprisonment | familiesoutside.org.uk Family Fund grants for families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people | familyfund.org.uk Family Journeys Supportive relationships,...


Charity appeal to support families this winter

...organisations including Fife Women’s Aid, Methilhill Children Community Initiative and Fife Migrants Forum. Click here to find out more about Fife Gingerbread Related content Comment Children and young people haven't forgotten...

charity third sector


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No child should be left behind

...resources such as clothing, shoes, toiletries, and other basic essentials that are often taken for granted. The impact of poverty on children is profound and far-reaching. At Halo, we see this every day—families struggling to make ends meet,...


Managing ‘conflicts of interest’ – not as scary or hard as it might sound

...many ways, we are natural partners. But there are significant differences, not least that Corra is grant giver and Children in Scotland is often seeking grants to support our work. A good example of a potential conflict of interest is in the...


Children in Scotland call for ‘urgent and radical rethink’ of third sector funding

...for the Scottish Government.” Like many third sector organisations, Children in Scotland’s grant for core funds from Scottish Government has not kept pace with the rate of inflation. By committing to fair work, the Real Living Wage, and...


Edinburgh charity worker grant Douglas collects Queen’s Honour for services to disabled people

... Edinburgh charity worker grant Douglas collects Queen’s Honour for services to disabled people grant Douglas, Founder and CEO of S’up Products Ltd, will today (Thursday 15 March) collect his MBE at Buckingham Palace, London.  grant, who...


#NoWrongPath: Children in Scotland staff share advice on SQA results day

...with a few children's charities. When I came back to UK, I started working at Donaldson's grant Aided Special School, and after four years, took on an associate role with Children in Scotland. “I eventually left Donaldsons to work...


Tackling "poverty of opportunity" one bairn at a time

...and more people generally being priced out of so many opportunities, which we all used to take for granted. We are very good at targeting support at the people we know are struggling but I see many more cases of in-work poverty, which is not being...


Looking forward in gloomy times

...full cost recovery through project funding, the difficulty of funding the core functions through grants, the sometimes restrictive nature of the commissioning relationships we have, and the short-term nature of many of the grants and other...


Explore Therapeutic Life Story Work as Diploma course launches for 2024

...a Social Worker at St. Andrew’s Children’s Society, said:  “I have been lucky enough to be granted the opportunity to undertake the TLSW Diploma. Having completed half of the training blocks so far, this has already allowed me to...


'I give a unique perspective, which enhances the accessibility of the organisation and the services it provides'

...the services it provides' 14 Nov 2023 As Children in Scotland celebrates its 30th anniversary, grant Douglas, IT Officer with Enquire shares some professional, and personal, highlights of his time at the organisation, and reflects on aims for...

30th Anniversary

Imagining 'elsewhere': art therapy helping set children free from the anxiety of chronic illness

...why we were thrilled to be awarded a charity garden at The RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May by grant-making charity Project Giving Back. It offered an opportunity to reach more children, young people and families in need, whilst spreading...


Amplifying seldom heard voices: the importance of direct services for children and young people

...that I know each one of them feels when working with children and families. It is never taken for granted or seen as “part of the job” that we are in a position to guide and support others. There is undeniable passion and integrity that fuels...


Q&A with Kara Brown: “There’s still stigma surrounding mental health, but it’s getting better”

...things that have a big impact. What is the main focus of Tiny Changes? We started life as a small grant maker, giving money to individuals, groups and charities that came to us with an idea, but now we want to do more and we have just published...


Young people's voices at the heart of new pupil support project

Launching a major new co-design project for pupil support staff

Funding the future

...Scotland delivers a wide range of activity that helps us towards our vision – we can apply for grants to deliver services and projects or test out new ideas, we can generate income through our programme of events and we can develop key...


Young people’s creative pursuits supported by national arts funding

...a successful second phase of the Access All Arts Fund, 162 young people have been awarded grants towards creative projects and experiences.  The Fund, which is managed by Children in Scotland, received applications from 340 people across...


Exams aren’t everything. Every pupil, and every pupil’s journey, matters

...She manages the Success Looks Different Award.   The Award is open to all publicly funded and grant-aided schools, including primary, secondary, early learning settings and special schools. Applications will be accepted until 5pm on Friday 10...


Our new partnership with the RS Macdonald Charitable Trust

...together, we have created an innovative model for support and development that gives RS Macdonald grant-holders access to professional training and networking opportunities.  The partnership is based on shared values and shared ambition. The RS...


Sound and vision

...to schools in five new local authority areas. In addition, we were lucky enough to receive a grant for our work with Figurenotes from the Scottish Power Foundation, which has enabled us to upgrade our software, roll out resources more widely...


Covid impact ‘risking future of vital services for young people’ across Scotland, survey finds

...youth work strategy, promoted to government, formal education sector, health sector and businesses grant-makers talking to frontline workers and listening directly to people in communities to better understand the reality on the ground Equality...

children and young people Children's rights Covid-19 equality inclusion

Not losing the human element of being 'present' with people

...of greater focus and attention, which as unconscious social interaction could often be taken for granted. Most concerns raised by parents, carers and education staff were around using the technology, Teams, Zoom etc and these concerns were...

additional support for learning ASL mediation


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grant Douglas

... grant Douglas IT Officer – Enquire grant provides IT support to staff across the organisation, in particular, with the development of Enquire’s websites and databases.  grant developed Enquire’s suite of Filemaker databases which are now...

douglas


30th anniversary

...and the services it provides' As Children in Scotland celebrates its 30th anniversary, grant Douglas, IT Officer with Enquire shares some professional, and personal, highlights of his time at the organisation, and reflects on aims for...


Children in Scotland's Early Years Conference 2023 Hub

...community groups, businesses and the public sector across Scotland.  Advisors can direct you to grants and other support that you might be eligible for and can provide advice on being energy efficient. Email:...



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grant opens for families with young children
post

... Magazine / News: grant launched to help families of children at school-starting age Posted 8 June, 2022 by Nina Joynson child poverty family support funding grant primary Scottish Child...

child poverty family support funding grant primary Scottish Child Payment Scottish Government

Sara Vanatta
post

...children under five from low-income families in the US. She is also an Associate for Cattanach, a grant maker for the early years in Scotland. Sara holds a Masters in Social Work from the University of Georgia. She is based in Glasgow with her...

Vanatta

Rural Action Fund reopens for applications
post

...people youth work Youth groups in rural areas can now apply for small grant support to boost opportunities for young people as the Youth Scotland Rural Action Fund reopens for applications Supported by The Gannochy...

rural young people youth work

Funding available for essential digital devices
post

...organisations can apply for a grant of up to £15,000 to purchase digital devices Provided by the Scottish Government and managed by the Scottish Council for Voluntary...

community digital funding Support

Education costs families hundreds per year, study finds
post

...families in Scotland paying the least of any other country in the UK. With the Best Start grant, universal free school meals for children in P1 to P5, means-tested school clothing grants available nationally, and universal free bus travel...

cost of living Education free school meals School

Young people encouraged to ‘step into’ culture
post

...a creative career. The fund is completely youth-led and was designed by a team of 14 young grantmakers aged 14–25, who devised the fund name, format and scope. When applying, the idea must come from the young person or people; they must...

Arts Children culture young people

Encouraging students towards digital tech
post

...as a whole.” Industry support The fund receives support from donations, sponsorship and grants, and distributes these funds to eligible organisations that advance the use of digital and computing science education in Scotland. It is...

digital funding schools Scottish Government skills technology

Time to talk about mental health
post

...of uncertainty and loss, including missing out on all of the typical experiences so many take for granted, we’re deepening into a cost-of-living crisis. This means even more worry and anxiety for children and young people, as well as their...

health and wellbeing Mental Health

Engaging marginalised young men
post

...from three groups of marginalised communities will form a Young People's Forum: those who are migrants, those who are LGBTQ+ and those in conflict with the law. All three groups are more likely than other groups to face challenges to their...

boys law LGBT Mental Health Participation research young people

Bridging Payment to be doubled
post

...Sept 6, 2022 News Action needed now to tackle 'worrying' rates of child poverty Jul 13, 2022 grant launched for families of children at school-starting age Jun 8, 2022 Scottish Child Payment marks first anniversary Feb 16, 2022 ...

child poverty cost of living Families Scottish Child Payment Scottish Government

Bereavement should be on the school curriculum
post

...dies Create compassionate, grief-aware places of work and learning Establish a bereavement grant for those left in precarious financial positions after the death of a primary income earner. Click here to read the Growing Up Grieving...

Bereavement children and young people Education Grief School

Education in Schools Fellowships now open
post

...in schools The Education in schools Fellowships are supported by the Young People and Education grant making programme, run by the Mercers’ Charitable Foundation. Open to all UK citizens, regardless of qualification, background or age,...

Education

Youth homelessness project comes to Scotland
post

...family support July 12, 2022 Learning hub launched to help tackle inequalities July 05, 2022 grant launched to help families of school-age children June 08,...

health and wellbeing homelessness young people

New resource to help professionals tackle inequalities
post

...Jun 28, 2022 More demanded from Holyrood to tackle cost of living crisis Jun 17, 2022 grant launched to help families with children of school starting age Jun 8,...

Health Inequality public health

Baby Box refreshed for fifth anniversary
post

...content More demanded from Holyrood to tackle cost of living crisis Jun 17, 2022 grant launched to help families of children at school-starting age Jun 8, 2022 Comment Best place to grow up? Not for Scotland's LGBTI young people...

Early years health and wellbeing parenting

‘We all have a story worth sharing and celebrating’
post

...the Year 17 June, 2022 More demanded from Holyrood to tackle cost of living crisis 17 June, 2022 grant launched to help families of children at school-starting age  8 June,...

equality human rights refugee

Demands for Holyrood to tackle cost of living crisis
post

...area. Not a member? Click here to find out how to access   Related content grant launched to help families with school-age children Jun 08, 2022 Report highlights success of family support programme May 24, 2022 More than...

child poverty Inequality Poverty

Project launches to support childminder recruitment
post

...the registration with the Care Inspectorate and HMRC, the new childminder will receive a start-up grant to cover initial costs and a unique package of childminding-specific training courses. Launched at the end of March, the Partnership pilot...

childminders childminding early learning and childcare

Member directory: full
post

...for children and families affected by imprisonment | familiesoutside.org.uk Family Fund grants for families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people | familyfund.org.uk Family Journeys Supportive relationships,...


Member directory: G-M
post

...and children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse | www.grampianwomensaid.com granton Early Years Centre We are a City of Edinburgh Council Early Years Centre working with children from ages 0-5 |grant...


MSPs urged to withhold consent for Nationalities Bill
post

...Rights Bill provides a clear and explicit commitment to upholding the rights of refugees and migrants in Scotland Request the Lord Advocate provides human rights compliant guidance to Police and prosecutors on decisions regarding refugees and...

child rights human rights refugee UNCRC

First anniversary for the Scottish Child Payment
post

...four times the amount anti-poverty campaigners originally asked for. Together with our Best Start grant and Best Start Foods payments, this will provide a package of financial support worth £8,400 by the time an eligible family’s first child...

child poverty Scottish Child Payment Scottish Government

Computing Science gets a boost in Scottish schools
post

...will be offered support to revive the subject, while secondary schools are invited to bid for grants up to £3,000 to invest in additional equipment, software and teaching resources. Announced earlier this week, opposition MSPs have reacted...

Curriculum for Excellence digital Education funding Scottish Government technology

Member directory: A-F
post

...for children and families affected by imprisonment | familiesoutside.org.uk Family Fund grants for families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people | familyfund.org.uk Family Journeys Supportive relationships,...


Charity appeal to support families this winter
post

...organisations including Fife Women’s Aid, Methilhill Children Community Initiative and Fife Migrants Forum. Click here to find out more about Fife Gingerbread Related content Comment Children and young people haven't forgotten...

charity third sector