Comic Relief Announces New Funding Round

Date: 10th April 2012
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Comic Relief has announced that its UK grants programmes are now open for applications.

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New Enquire film launched! The Learners' Perspective

Date: 3rd April 2012
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

In Enquire's new film, young people share their views on how their school experience is affected by being in care, being a young mum, having Asperger's or other learning difficulties, and the support that has helped them get the most out of their education.

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Children's Rights and Business Principles

Date: 3rd April 2012
Category: General measures of implementation, UK 1st periodic review

From today, a landmark set of 10 principles are available to ensure that companies respect and support children's rights.

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Call for submissions on Child Rights & Business General Comment

Date: 3rd April 2012
Category: General measures of implementation, UK 1st periodic review

The UN Committee is in the process of drafting a General Comment on Children's Rights and Business and has prepared an annotated outline to guide its further deliberations.

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X-ray pilot for child asylum-seekers sparks outrage

Date: 2nd April 2012
Category: Refugee , migrant and asylum-seeking children

The United Kingdom's four children's commissioners have slammed a Home Office pilot scheme to use dental X-rays to determine the age of asylum-seeking children.

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AB Charitable Trust

Date: 26th March 2012
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AB Charitable Trust supports charities that defend human rights, such as freedom from torture and arbitrary imprisonment, and promote respect for individuals whatever their circumstances.

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Ironmongers’ Company

Date: 26th March 2012
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The Ironmongers' Company wishes to support projects that provide opportunities for disadvantaged children and young people to fulfil their potential.

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The Weavers Company Benevolent Fund

Date: 26th March 2012
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The Weavers Company Benevolent Fund aims to help young people at risk of criminal involvement to stay out of trouble and assist in the rehabilitation of young offenders both in prison and after release.

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No relief for third sector in UK? Budget

Date: 26th March 2012
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Groups were left reeling this week by a Budget that failed to deliver little respite for the third sector.

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Gannochy Trust

Date: 26th March 2012
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The Gannochy Trust has funding for charities through four themes: inspiring young people; improving the quality of life of the disadvantaged and vulnerable; supporting and developing community amenities and care for the natural and man-made environment.

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