Date: 30th June 2010
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The European Commission has issued a call for proposals aiming to support projects, which promote information and communication actions with a European dimension that are aimed at young people and youth leaders.

Date: 30th June 2010
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Comic Relief has announced that its grants UK programmes are once again open for applications. On average grants of between £25,000 and £40,000 are available to not for profit organisations for work that focuses on mental health, domestic and sexual abuse; refugee and asylum seeking women; older people, using sport in delivering positive change within the lives of individuals and communities, as well as projects focusing on young people (11 - 25) that are sexually exploited; suffer from alcohol abuse; and suffer from mental health problems. In addition, Comic Relief operates a programme that support disadvantaged communities.

Date: 30th June 2010
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ABCT supports charities that defend human rights, such as freedom from torture and arbitrary imprisonment, and promote respect for individuals whatever their circumstances. The Trust is particularly interested in charities that work with vulnerable, marginalised and excluded people in society, with a focus on; refugees and victims of torture, prisoners, older people, and people with mental health problems.

Date: 30th June 2010
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

A project involving a group of 16 pupils has given young people the chance to have their views on Curriculum for Excellence heard. The research project ran over a number of days and was designed to develop pupils from P7 and S2 as curriculum consultants. The series of workshops builds on the Government's ongoing dialogue with teachers and parents about the new curriculum and will help ensure the changes are properly communicated to pupils too.

Date: 30th June 2010
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Grants of a few hundred pounds to a maximum of £10,000 are available for small grassroots charities, community groups and non-violent direct action groups working in the areas of environment / conservation; animal protection; and human rights. The funding is being made available through the Handmade Cosmetics Company's Lush Charity Pot.

Date: 30th June 2010
Category: Respect for the views of the child, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

Tam Baillie, the Children's Commissioner wants to hear all about what matters to children and young people.

Date: 28th June 2010
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Disabled children

AbilityNet have received funding to run a project to develop, deliver and promote a 'Quality and Assurance Standard' and online assessment tool, which will enable Education Institutions to evaluate and improve the accessibility of their documentation and internet provision for disabled children, young people and adults.

Date: 23rd June 2010
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

Adam Ingram MSP, Minister for Children and Early Years, launched the Guide to Implementing GIRFEC at The Children's Summit on 23rd June 2010.

Date: 20th June 2010
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The Nationwide Foundation's Small Grants Programme makes grants every two months and is currently seeking applications from charities working with families affected by domestic abuse. Grants up to £5,000 are available to registered charities with incomes of under £500,000.

Date: 16th June 2010
Category: Access to appropriate information, Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Consultation on draft guidance for practitioners working with children and young people to consider what local policy and procedures are required to effectively support those engaged in under-age sexual activity, in particular where there might be a child protection concern. The guidance reflects the principles set out by the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009.

Date: 16th June 2010
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The Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland is one of the largest independent funders in Scotland. To date, the Foundation has distributed nearly £85m to charities and voluntary organisations. This has been a huge investment in community projects throughout Scotland. The Foundation now faces closure at the hands of Lloyds Banking Group.

Date: 16th June 2010
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has published a slideset on Scotland's perspective on NICE public health guidance.

Date: 16th June 2010
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

A new report by Health Scotland looks at what works in youth smoking prevention.

Date: 16th June 2010
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms, Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

New draft guidance to help social workers, police, NHS staff and other professionals improve the protection of children at risk of abuse or neglect has been launched.

Date: 16th June 2010
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Every day young heroes across the UK make a difference to the lives of others. The Humanitarian Citizen Awards celebrate the contribution that young people aged 25 and under make to the lives of others. Nominating an individual or group is simple: write 200 words about why they stand out from the crowd.All nominees receive a certificate and those shortlisted get invited to the awards ceremony in London.

Date: 16th June 2010
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Medikidz is a new initiative in health education to help young people better understand their conditions.

Date: 16th June 2010
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Immunisation Scotland is a national web resource that provides patients and members of the public with a range of useful information about immunisation in Scotland. The site highlights why immunisation is important, when to immunise, what vaccines are available, and which diseases they protect against.

Date: 16th June 2010
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

The West Glasgow CHCP Child and Youth Health Improvement team has produced two new and innovative reports. The healthier tuck shop toolkit is designed to support youth organisations in assessing their current tuck shop options with a view to promote and encourage healthier vending options for children, young people and families.

Date: 16th June 2010
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The Scottish Arts Council's Youth Music Initiative is accepting applications for its Informal Sector grants 2010/11. The grants can be used to run music-making activities for children and young people up to the age of 25 outwith school time. Small Grants of £500-£5,000 and Large Grants of £5,001-£30,000 are available to any organisation working in the informal sector seeking to programme musical activity for young people.

Date: 16th June 2010
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Individuals in need and charities that work to enhance the quality of life for people in need, (specifically the mentally and physically disabled) can apply for funding the ACT Foundation's grant programme.