Barnardo’s Scotland
One of the UK’s largest children’s charities, Barnardo’s provide a number of services which include family support, befriending, mentoring, parenting groups and many more.
Barnardo’s is supported by CashBack for Communities. Â More information is available on the CashBack.scot
Barnardo’s East Ayrshire is one of the 13 charities in the Intandem portfolio. Â For more information see intandem.scot
Barnardo’s is also part of the Autism Portfolio.
03.06.2019
Outdoor Nurseries Social Enterprise Fund open for applications
Thanks to a generous donation from a supporter who wishes to remain anonymous, we have established a new Fund to offer seed-corn investment to develop innovative approaches for the creation of a new generation of outdoor early learning and childcare (ELC) settings. Funding will be available for 12 to 18 months to support the establishment
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21.05.2019
Community Play Fund open for applications
The Community Play Fund, aimed at supporting childhood health and wellbeing through play, is now open for applications. Outdoor play improves childhood health and wellbeing, helps to raise attainment and aspiration, thereby addressing inequality and improving the life chances of Scotland’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged children and families. The Community Play Fund will provide financial
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02.04.2019
Scottish Government and Inspiring Scotland launch Understanding Autism campaign
Inspiring Scotland and Scottish Government will be working together on a new national programme to raise understanding of autism in Scotland. This announcement was made by Ms Claire Haughey, Minister for Mental Health, at the Scottish Strategy for Autism Seventh Annual Conference in Glasgow on the 26th March 2019. We welcome the Scottish Government’s focus on
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