Grants to help disadvantaged young people participate in sports

Date: 18th November 2011
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Disadvantaged young people under the age of 18 who do not have the financial means to participate in sport can apply for financial support from the Dickie Bird Foundation.

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Young Scot - Truth about Youth

Date: 18th November 2011
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The Truth About Youth Local Grants Fund is a joint initiative from Young Scot supported by the Co-operative Foundation. It aims to challenge and change the negative perceptions that exist about young people in Glasgow.

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2011 Day of General Discussion on children of incarcerated parents

Date: 2nd November 2011
Category: General measures of implementation

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has recently celebrated its 2011 Day of General Discussion in Geneva, in which more than 200 people took part, making it the biggest DGD to date. This year's discussion was dedicated to the theme of 'Children of Incarcerated Parents'.

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Improving Life Chances Engagement Events update

Date: 28th October 2011
Category: General measures of implementation, UK 1st periodic review

Around 500 delegates recently attended five engagement events held across Scotland. The events were an opportunity for people to find out about the Scottish Government's ambitions for children and young people including: the Early Years Change Fund; the Parenting Strategy and proposed legislation.

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'Health Is Not A Luxury' e-petition

Date: 28th October 2011
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Doctors of the World UK is part of the Médecins du Monde network, an international aid organisation that provides medical care and gives a voice to vulnerable people. They are currently running an e-petition asking the UK Government to uphold the rights of vulnerable refugees to access healthcare regardless of ability to pay.

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Welsh assembly edges closer total ban on smacking children

Date: 28th October 2011
Category: Equal protection from violence

The prospect of parents being banned from smacking children in part of the UK has moved a step closer.

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The RS Macdonald Charitable Trust

Date: 24th October 2011
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The Trust's priorities are neurological conditions, sight impairment, child welfare; animal welfare.

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People's Postcode Trust

Date: 19th October 2011
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The People's Postcode Trust aims to make the UK a better place for both people and the planet. They want to make a real difference to small organisations and community groups through grants ranging from £2,000 to £10,000.

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Cash for short breaks

Date: 17th October 2011
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More than 3,500 adult carers and young carers from across Scotland are set to benefit from a funding package for short breaks.

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Early Years Early Action Fund portfolio announced

Date: 17th October 2011
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The 24 ventures successful in getting part of the £6.8m Early Years Early Action funding have been announced.

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