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Social work students win partial funding reform

Social work students win partial funding reform

Postgraduate social work students will be able to benefit from reform to the bursaries system in Scotland after a Government announcement. Speaking at the Scottish Association of Social Workers (SASW) conference on 29 November, the Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs, Angela Constance MSP confirmed that postgraduate students not eligible to receive bursary…

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“Real life superheroes” recognised for work in healthcare with charity awards

“Real life superheroes” recognised for work in healthcare with charity awards

The annual Starlight Health Play Awards took place at the Bluebird in Chelsea, London, where Kate Thornton presented three inspiring individuals with awards for their work in championing play for children in hospital.

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Community unites to help save local football club

Community unites to help save local football club

More than 1,500 football fans united to stage a protest march in a bid to save their football club from going out of existence. Reading…

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Cambridgeshire chocolatier secures major investment

Cambridgeshire chocolatier secures major investment

Chocolate company Harry Specters has received £243,451 in funding from The Growth Impact Fund. The award winning chocolatier provides paid employment, work experience and training…

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New £300,000 “Nature Hubs” grant fund launched

New £300,000 “Nature Hubs” grant fund launched

Local community groups across the country are being urged to apply for a grant of up to £6,000 to help enhance or create a green space.

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Dear Santa Christmas appeal launched to share love this Christmas

Dear Santa Christmas appeal launched to share love this Christmas

Embrace’s Dear Santa Christmas Toy Appeal aims to make a difference in the lives of children and families who have been through traumatic experiences due to the crimes of others, and who are facing financial difficulties at Christmas. 

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6,000 Children have a Wild Day Out at West Midland Safari Park

6,000 Children have a Wild Day Out at West Midland Safari Park

     6,000 children got the chance to visit West Midland Safari Park over two weekends thanks to the Children’s Charity Variety Great Days Out programme….

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Study reveals the number of female CEOs and women on boards has increased by 83%

Study reveals the number of female CEOs and women on boards has increased by 83%

A new study by UK Virtual Business Assistant firm SpareMyTime, reveals the number of female CEOs and women on boards has increased by 83% since…

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Campaign champions access to the arts for deaf audiences

Campaign champions access to the arts for deaf audiences

An arts charity is championing access to the arts this week for deaf, deafened and hard of hearing audiences, as new data reveals that increasing…

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Film highlights value of youth work

Film highlights value of youth work

Seven inspiring young people from across the country are sharing their stories of how youth work has transformed their lives as part of a national…

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