Article 12 UNCRC Awareness Survey

Date: 7th February 2011
Category: Respect for the views of the child, General measures of implementation

The Centre for Rural Childhood based at the Perth College UHI, is seeking your assistance with an action-based research project promoting Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), namely the right of children to be heard and have their views respected in all matters affecting them.

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Allen Lane Foundation

Date: 7th February 2011
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The Foundation is interested in funding work which benefits people in the following groups, or generalist work which includes significant numbers from more than one such group: Asylum-seekers and refugees, Gay, lesbian, bi-sexual or transgender people, Gypsies and Travellers, Migrant workers, Offenders and ex-offenders, Older people, People experiencing mental health problems, People experiencing violence or abuse.

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Henry Smith's Charity - Outings for Young People

Date: 7th February 2011
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Applications can be made for grants towards holidays or outings within the UK for children aged 13 and under who are from areas of high deprivation, are experiencing disadvantage, or those who have a disability.

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Ryvoan Charitable Trust

Date: 7th February 2011
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Ryvoan Charitable Trust awards grants to charities and community groups working in Scotland and welcomes applications for projects within the following areas: prevention of relief and poverty; advancement of education; advancement of health; advancement of human rights; promotion of equality and diversity; promotion of religious or racial harmony etc.

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The UK Poverty Rip Off: The poverty premium 2010

Date: 28th January 2011
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care, Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

The UK Poverty Rip Off campaign aims to raise awareness of the shocking fact that low income families are still paying more than better off families in the UK.

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Jennie S Gordon Memorial Foundation

Date: 26th January 2011
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Jennie S Gordon Memorial Foundation awards grants to the charities and community groups working in Scotland and welcomes applications for projects within the following areas: prevention of relief and poverty; advancement of education; advancement of religion; advancement of health; advancement of arts, heritage, culture, or science; relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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Centre for Social Justice Awards

Date: 24th January 2011
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Applications for the CSJ Awards 2011 are now open. The annual CSJ Awards recognise effective poverty fighting groups from across the UK. Cash prizes of £10,000 are awarded to charities, small voluntary groups and other local projects that display innovation and effectiveness in addressing the causes of poverty, turning lives around and reversing social breakdown.

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Getting It Right Practice Briefings Published

Date: 24th January 2011
Category: General measures of implementation, Civil Rights and Freedoms

The briefings build on the 'Guide to Getting it right for every child' and provide a wealth of useful detail on various aspects of the programme.

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Children's Hearings

Date: 12th January 2011
Category: General measures of implementation

Legislation to strengthen and modernise Scotland's unique children's hearings system, and improve the way it supports vulnerable children, has been given Royal Assent.

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Santander Foundation

Date: 7th January 2011
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The Santander Foundation helps disadvantaged people through their two charitable priorities: Financial Capability and Education and Training.

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