Funding boost in Scotland to reduce child poverty

To mark Challenge Poverty Week, the Scottish government has announced the introduction of the Child Poverty Practice Accelerator Fund.

Grants of up to £80,000 have been awarded to 12 projects undertaking a range of work.

These include investments to help families access health services, provide money and budgeting advice, and support employees to work flexibly around their family life.

First minister John Swinney welcomed the announcement on a visit to CentreStage, a performing arts charity in Kilmarnock.

Swinney said: “Organisations like CentreStage demonstrate how the government is working closely with communities, local government and the third sector to help families facing challenges right now. My national mission to end child poverty is underpinned by the importance of this type of collaboration.

“We want to see this community-focussed approach replicated across Scotland. That’s why our Fairer Future Partnerships are expanding to five new areas across Scotland – joining up local services, offering financial advice and supporting parents into work. 

“Engaging people with experience of poverty as we build these services is at the heart of the government’s approach - and we are building on the strong foundations we have laid to end poverty in Scotland.

“The Child Poverty Practice Accelerator Fund will kick-start another 12 innovative projects across the country to give even more families the help and support they need.”

In East Lothian, for example, the government is helping to fund the collection and use of data that is meaningful to families in the area.

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