Glasgow secures funding boost for child poverty outreach programme Child poverty Scotland

Glasgow City Council has secured £1 million in funding to support a new positive outreach programme aimed at tackling child and family poverty across...

Dan Benn Wed, 05/27/2026 - 10:26
Projects to tackle child poverty and expand family support across Scotland Young boy looking out of window

Seven community‑based projects across Scotland will share £5.8 million to expand whole family support, scale up efforts to tackle child poverty and...

Dan Benn Tue, 03/10/2026 - 10:54
Funding to support families and tackle poverty in Scotland Council estate in Scotland

Families and households across Scotland will receive more support to cover life’s essentials and cope with emergencies, following a major funding...

Dan Benn Fri, 01/09/2026 - 10:16
Government unveils Child Poverty Strategy Child poverty

The Government has launched its Child Poverty Strategy, pledging to lift 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030 – the largest reduction in a single...

Dan Benn Fri, 12/05/2025 - 09:50
Mayor unveils plan to tackle child poverty Poor child

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has announced a £28.6 million investment to tackle child poverty, launching the most ambitious and coordinated...

Dan Benn Wed, 07/23/2025 - 10:17
More than half a million more children get free school meals School pupil eating lunch

More than half a million additional children in England will receive free school meals from 2026, as the government announces a landmark expansion of...

Dan Benn Thu, 06/05/2025 - 09:06
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