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Children 1st

Children 1st helps Scotland’s families to put children first, with practical advice and with support in difficult times. And when the worst happens,  supports survivors of abuse, neglect, and other traumatic events in childhood, to recover.
Children 1st are one of the 13 charities in the intandem portfolio.  For more information see www.intandem.scot
£3 Million Bright Start Breakfasts Fund Now Open
14.05.2025

£3 Million Bright Start Breakfasts Fund Now Open

Today (14th May 2025) a new £3 million Bright Start Breakfasts Fund will open to applications.  The fund will expand access to breakfast clubs for primary school children by combining provision of healthy and nutritious breakfast food with before-school supervision or childcare enabling early drop off for parents to support them to work or study.  

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£3 Million Bright Start Breakfasts Fund Now Open
14.05.2025

£3 Million Bright Start Breakfasts Fund Now Open

Today (14th May 2025) a new £3 million Bright Start Breakfasts Fund will open to applications.  The fund will expand access to breakfast clubs for primary school children by combining provision of healthy and nutritious breakfast food with before-school supervision or childcare enabling early drop off for parents to support them to work or study.  

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Catalysts for Change: Understanding the motivations of volunteers in Scotland (new report published) 
12.05.2025

Catalysts for Change: Understanding the motivations of volunteers in Scotland (new report published) 

Volunteers play a vital role in supporting the work of charities across Scotland. Their contribution, big or small, can make a huge difference to individual lives and the reach and impact of organisations.   Two of Inspiring Scotland’s programmes would not exist without the support of volunteers: our Specialist Volunteer Network (SVN) connecting professional volunteers with

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