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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 08/09/2026
Join us and @savechildrensco.bsky.social for the launch of our new research exploring young mothers' labour market experiences in Scotland. 🗓️ Tuesday 29th September, 10.00am-1.00pm 📍Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow Central 🔗Register at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fair-work-...
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Save the Children Scotland @savechildrensco.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
We’re delighted to be partnering with @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social and @homestartuk.bsky.social network in Scotland to deliver this project and help ensure all families with babies and young children can access support 🤝 See more 👇
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Aberlour Children's Charity @aberlourcharity.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Today is the anniversary of the incorporation of the #UNCRC into Scots Law! Recently we encouraged children and young people to raise their voices and be heard by people in power at our Speak Up event, in partnership with @savechildrensco.bsky.social & @cpagscotland.bsky.social. Watch 👇
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Save the Children Scotland @savechildrensco.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
📊 9 in 10 parents say the holidays create financial and emotional strain, with many worried about affording days out. Our #NoSummerBreakForPoverty campaign highlights the challenges families face this summer. Resources for families 👇 lnkd.in/eGnYhgcR
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DEC Scotland @decscotland.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
It's great to get such consistent cross party support for our Appeals as well as financial backing from @scottishgovernment.bsky.social £250,000 just released for our #Venezuela #Earthquake response. Huge thanks also to @johnswinney.bsky.social for adding his voice to our urgent call for support
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DEC Scotland @decscotland.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Thanks to early donations, our #Venezuela #Earthquake Appeal has raised over £1 million in Scotland in just 3 days, now just passed £10 million UK wide. Thanks so much If you haven't yet but can support then please click now! 👇👇👇 dec.org.uk
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Save the Children Scotland @savechildrensco.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
🤝 We are part of the @decscotland.bsky.social. Together, we can get help to people who need it, fast. 🚨 Please donate to the #VenezuelaAppeal now, and help children in their fight to survive: bit.ly/4vHq5Xq 👇
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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 30/06/2026
New research from our project with @savechildrensco.bsky.social reveals urgent need for systemic change to support young mothers in the Scottish labour market. Read a preview of the findings here: buff.ly/Pxpv8Ca 🔜 Full research report & recommendations coming later this year.
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DEC Scotland @decscotland.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
We've just launched our #Venezuela #earthquake Appeal. Our simple but urgent request is please donate now to help save lives. Text HOPE to 70150 to donate £10 or go to our website now www.dec.org.uk For any support you can offer, thank you.
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Aberlour Children's Charity @aberlourcharity.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
We fully agree with young people, in this important new @savechildrensco.bsky.social & @youngscot.bsky.social research, that tackling child poverty has to be the top priority for @scottishgov.bsky.social in its first 100 days.
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Save the Children Scotland @savechildrensco.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Young people have spoken: tackling child poverty should be @scottishgov.bsky.social priority in its first 100 days ⏰ Polling @youngscot.bsky.social found that tackling child poverty was the highest-ranked issue, with 66% of 2,600 young people identifying it as a priority. 👇 tinyurl.com/26u9wxyv
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Child poverty tops young people's priorities for Scottish Government's first 100 days
Young people say that tackling child poverty should be the Scottish Government's top priority in its first 100 days, according to new research from Save the Children Scotland and Young Scot.
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Aberlour Children's Charity @aberlourcharity.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Alongside other anti-poverty charities in Scotland we're extremely concerned by the latest tackling child poverty delivery plan from the Scottish Government. 👇 @jrf-uk.bsky.social @opfs.org.uk @trussellscot.bsky.social @savechildrensco.bsky.social @cpagscotland.bsky.social @povertyalliance.org
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Save the Children Scotland @savechildrensco.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
No Limits to Childhood ❗️ Alongside @jrf-uk.bsky.social, @cpagscotland.bsky.social, @povertyalliance.org, @opfs.org.uk @aberlourcharity.bsky.social, @trusselluk.bsky.social, we're concerned the latest Scottish Government child poverty plan doesn't go far enough 👇 🧵(1/3)
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Save the Children Scotland @savechildrensco.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
How we talk about child poverty matters. That’s why our #ChangingTheStory project @jrf-uk.bsky.social is so important - a guide shaped by parents with lived experience to help change the narrative around child poverty in Scotland. Read more: tinyurl.com/yc5nyh6a
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CPAG in Scotland @cpagscotland.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Along with other members of @endchildpoverty.bsky.social in Scotland we are gravely concerned current policy won't meet child poverty targets, and call on newly re-elected FM @johnswinney.bsky.social to urgently bring forward a revised child poverty plan see tfn.scot/news/campaig...
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Campaigners call for child poverty action as first minister is re-elected - TFN
“We know the solutions that are needed, and with bold and ambitious action it is still possible to lift 100,000 children out of poverty
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Save the Children Scotland @savechildrensco.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Congratulations @johnswinney.bsky.social. We look forward to continuing to work with you to progress our shared priority of eradicating child poverty. It is the actions of this government that will determine whether we meet the 2030 targets - what a legacy this will be #NoLimitsToChildhood.
No limits to childhood. Save the Children.
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Save the Children Scotland @savechildrensco.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Today is the day🗳️ Read our blog about why this election matters for Scotland’s children. There should be #NoLimitsToChildhood❗️ 👇 tinyurl.com/yz3krc4r
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Aberlour Children's Charity @aberlourcharity.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Young people asked each party representative attending our Speak Up! event, with @savechildrensco.bsky.social & @cpagscotland.bsky.social, if they promise to involve young people, listen to them about things that affect them and make them part of their plans. Here's what they had to say 👇
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CPAG in Scotland @cpagscotland.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Delighted to co-host this young people’s hustings with @savechildrensco.bsky.social @aberlourcharity.bsky.social Thanks to young people from our Cost of the School Day Voice network for clear and bold questions on equity in education and ending child poverty. www.sundaypost.com/fp/young-peo...
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Young people grill candidates at Scottish election hustings
Young people have won new political commitment to combat child poverty at a special Scottish election hustings.
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Aberlour Children's Charity @aberlourcharity.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
At our Speak Up! children's hustings event, in partnership with @savechildrensco.bsky.social & @cpagscotland.bsky.social, children & young people had the opportunity to quiz politicians standing in the upcoming Scottish Election about issues important to them: www.aberlour.org.uk/news-item/ch...
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Save the Children Scotland @savechildrensco.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Marya*, a mum of 2 in Glasgow, was struggling to afford food after moving into temporary accommodation. We helped her buy winter clothes & essentials thanks to funding Morgan Stanley ❤️ “The grant…saved my life.”
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Thanks to: @aberlourcharity.bsky.social @savechildrensco.bsky.social  @cpagscotland.bsky.social Poverty continues to decimate the lives of young people. We want the next Scottish Government to deliver a Better Deal - check out our manifesto asks www.nasuwt.org.uk/news/campaig...
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Aberlour Children's Charity @aberlourcharity.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
We're delighted to be hosting 'Speak Up!' in partnership with our young people, @savechildrensco.bsky.social & @cpagscotland.bsky.social. Young people will have the opportunity to speak directly to Scottish Political Parties ahead of the Scottish Elections about the issues most important to them.
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Save the Children Scotland @savechildrensco.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Privileged to partner with our friends at @aberlourcharity.bsky.social & @cpaguk.bsky.social to ensure the voices of children & young people are heard 🤝 Politicians must listen, act on what they’ve heard, & find more meaningful ways to engage young people in the next parliament❗ #EndChildPoverty
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Save the Children Scotland @savechildrensco.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
🗳️ Register to vote TODAY (20 April) for the Scottish Parliament elections. Your vote 🟰 your say on NHS, education, public services & the 2030 child poverty reduction targets 👉 lnkd.in/dBR7ZwQ #NoLimitsToChildhood
In Scotland, the Scottish Parliament election is due to be held on Thursday 7 May 2026, and will elect 129 members to the Scottish Parliament
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Save the Children Scotland @savechildrensco.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
📢 Online event | 30 April, 11:00-12:15 Join us to explore The New Story of Child Poverty: a practical guide to building public support for change through storytelling. ✨ Research-backed ✨ Action-focused ✨ Relevant across the UK Sign up here: lnkd.in/eYgcu4Nw
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Save the Children Scotland @savechildrensco.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
📢“As parents, the reality is one of impossible choices, constant stress, & knowing that progress is just not happening fast enough.” 💬We asked parents from our Changing the Story Parent Panel to tell us what they thought about the latest stats. 👉 tinyurl.com/bdfyfx9k
Response to the latest child poverty statistics from the Changing the Story Parent Panel
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Save the Children Scotland @savechildrensco.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
The headline from today's statistics is that one in five children remain locked in poverty. We simply must do more to give every child the best start in life. Our response to the latest child poverty statistics 👇 Read our full statement here: tinyurl.com/bdfyfx9k
Quote from Claire Telfer, Head of Scotland at Save the Children on the latest child poverty statistics
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Save the Children UK @savechildrenuk.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
The Foreign Secretary @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social has today announced how the UK Government plans to spend the overseas aid budget, which they slashed last year.
White text on a black background reads: protecting children should be non-negotiable. A red graphic depicting a child hugging their knees is underneath.
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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 13/03/2026
As Mother's Day approaches, we want to highlight our project with @savechildrensco.bsky.social, funded by @therobertsontrust.bsky.social, to create fairer workplaces for young mothers. We're wrapping up our research on their workplace experiences & employer attitudes, which we hope to share soon.
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Save the Children Scotland @savechildrensco.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Our response to the Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2022/26. tinyurl.com/5hbsbc99 👇
Statement from Save the Children in response to the Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2022/26
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Save the Children Scotland @savechildrensco.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
As the sun set, our team came together to share a special Iftar - a moment of reflection, gratitude & community during #Ramadan🌙 It was an evening celebrating unity, kindness, & the spirit of giving💛 Thank you to our incredible team in Scotland for marking this moment ✨
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Save the Children Scotland @savechildrensco.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Tomorrow we will see the release of the Child Poverty Delivery Plan @scottishgov.bsky.social👀 This is vital opportunity to lay down a clear roadmap to radically reduce child poverty by 2030📉 @feeking.bsky.social tells us what we need to see to truly deliver for all children & families in Scotland🙌
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Save the Children UK @savechildrenuk.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Military escalation across the Middle East is having a rising human cost. We’ve joined 13 other aid and rights groups to call for an immediate end to this spiral of violence. Read our statement here: bit.ly/4aPYHhY
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Save the Children Scotland @savechildrensco.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
“It's about time government started putting itself in our shoes.” The 3rd in our series of blogs from the Changing the Story parent panel @jrf-uk.bsky.social focuses on challenges in accessing support, particularly for single parents. Read Ollu's story👇 tinyurl.com/32p6czr6
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Changing the story on child poverty | Ollu’s story
Save the Children and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation are working together to understand public attitudes to child poverty in Scotland. Our project, Changing the Story, is using survey-based and qualit...
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Save the Children UK @savechildrenuk.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Across the Middle East and wider region, the escalation of violence is having a devastating impact on children. As tensions rise, children’s lives hang in the balance. We urge all parties to abide by international humanitarian law and protect civilians. It must stop.
White text reading: 'every war is a war on children'. On an illustrated background showing two children sheltering from what appears to be a burning building behind them.
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Save the Children Scotland @savechildrensco.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
[Poverty] is a bigger issue than people realise... It’s not as simple as ‘you can’t afford to pay a bill’, it impacts every area and every single aspect of your life.” The second blog from the Changing the Story parent panel @jrf-uk.bsky.social is from Ailsa. Read her story👇 tinyurl.com/34ww5tpb
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Changing the story on child poverty: Ailsa’s story
Save the Children and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation are working together to understand public attitudes to child poverty in Scotland. Our project, Changing the Story, is using survey-based and qualit...
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
After our recent event in Glasgow, the children's local MP @maureenburke.bsky.social raised their concerns in the house of commons. It's so important that children's views are taken into account in political decision-making.
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Glasgow Family Learning Team @fltglasgow.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Well done to Toryglen Primary and LCR on supporting six families from their LCR to take part in an adapted @savechildrensco.bsky.social Families Connect! Read about how new friendships were made, and about other inspirational practise on our blog: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/glasgowfa... 😍
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Case Studies | Case Studies – Glasgow Life Family Learning Team
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Save the Children Scotland @savechildrensco.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Brilliant to have the great work of Oakwood Primary in Easterhouse acknowledged in the chamber @maureenburke.bsky.social 👏 Our child-led event @childrenparliament.bsky.social was designed to make sure children’s voices on poverty are heard ahead of the 2026 election 🎤 tinyurl.com/y8cubzd6 📖
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Save the Children Scotland @savechildrensco.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Alongside @childrenparliament.bsky.social, we brought together Primary 5 pupils at Oakwood Primary School to meet with MSPs, the local MP, councillors & other power holders to ensure children’s voices on poverty are heard ahead of the 2026 election. Here is what children told us they enjoyed most❤️
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Parent-Infant Foundation @parentinfantfdn.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
We are delighted to have worked with @centreformh.bsky.social on this new report. The research highlights the crucial support parent-infant teams offer babies & families and also finds that government could save billions by investing in expanding these specialised services.
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Save the Children Scotland @savechildrensco.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Families across Scotland are struggling. More than 1 in 5 young lives is being held back by poverty & over half live in a household where someone is disabled. Alexander, who is part of our Parent Panel @jrf-uk.bsky.social, talks about the change he wants to see. tinyurl.com/5bwwu6tn%F0%...
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Parent-Infant Foundation @parentinfantfdn.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Around 9,000 babies in Scotland are living in fear & distress. Too often babies are overlooked. We want babies’ voices to be heard! With an election looming, our #ManifestoForBabiesInScotland calls on politicians from all parties in Scotland to #SpeakUpForBabiesInScotland tinyurl.com/babiespledge
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Save the Children Scotland @savechildrensco.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
“The systems in place make it near impossible for low-income families. It’s time to invest in the young people, they are the future after all.”   Members of our Changing the Story parent panel have written blogs about what needs to change to give every child an equal chance to thrive (🧵1/3)
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Save the Children Scotland @savechildrensco.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
🤝 We're proud to be a member of the coalition of charities launching its #ManifestoForBabiesInScotland today. 👶 We urge all candidates standing in the upcoming Holyrood election to consider how their policies support babies. 📖 tinyurl.com/speakupforbabiesScotland
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Manifesto for Babies in Scotland
The challenge we face - more than one in ten babies in the UK today are living in fear, confusion and distress. That’s more than 9,000 babies in Scotland.
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Save the Children Scotland @savechildrensco.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Parents tell us the Scottish Child Payment makes a real difference to their lives - it helps them afford basic essentials like food, energy bills, nappies, and children’s clothes. And we see this impact reflected in the latest figures on child poverty in Scotland too (🧵1/4)
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Save the Children Scotland @savechildrensco.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
🗣️ "There should be no limits to childhood, or to what the babies of today can go on to achieve tomorrow." ✍️ Great to see a piece in @dailyrecord.co.uk @telfc.bsky.social on the #ScottishChildPayment boost. 👇 shorturl.at/dK8oz
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Crucial extra support in Scottish Budget can't come soon enough for families
Claire Telfer, Head of Scotland for Save the Children, has welcomed the Scottish Child Payment top up in the recent Budget.
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Save the Children Scotland @savechildrensco.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
We are delighted that the Scottish Government has committed to doing better for babies in today’s budget by announcing a boost to the Scottish Child Payment for families with a baby from 2027.
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Save the Children Scotland @savechildrensco.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
📆 There's less than a week to go until the the Cabinet Secretary for Finance will set out the Scottish Government’s proposed budget for 2026/27. We hope this will be a budget that lays the foundations for a better year for families. www.savethechildren.org.uk/blogs/2025/h...
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How we can do Better for Babies in the new year
The Cabinet Secretary for Finance will set out the Scottish Government’s proposed budget for 2026/27 on 13th January. All eyes are on whether this will be a budget that provides hope that this year wi...
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