Moray charities receive funding for poverty and social inclusion projects

Members of the Fairer Moray Forum selected Children 1^st and R-evolution for Good to receive £83k and £177k respectively.

A Children 1^st project, called ‘Money Matters with Community Connections’ will work with families impacted by poverty and trauma. Support will be tailored for families to find long-term solutions to poverty and trauma-related issues, and the project will also support communities across Moray to reduce the impact of poverty by helping them identify their own solutions to the difficulties and challenges they face.

R-evolution for Good have been awarded £177,000 for their ‘Stepping Forward’ project, aimed at helping parents plan for their dependant children’s future without their financial difficulties.  Parents will have the opportunity to work with a coach to set and tackle their goals.

Moray Council’s Benefits Manager, Norma Matheson, sits on the Fairer Moray Forum and said: “This funding will help to expand the range of support R-evolution For Good and Children 1st can offer families in Moray. 

“This holistic approach, which now includes support with financial matters, has the potential to make a real difference to families that are struggling with life’s challenges.”   

These two projects, due to run until 31 March 2023, are in addition to the existing Moray Council-run Money Advice Moray service, which is also part-funded by the European Social Fund. The programme run by the local authority advises and assists people in Moray who are facing money and debt problems.  They are able to complete a full benefit check and discuss all the options available to help deal with outstanding debts.

Those interested in receiving help and assistance from these projects should contact:

R-evolution for Good: contactus@revolutionforgood.org.uk; 01340 212 101

Children 1^st: peter.dale@children1st.org.uk; 01343 564170

Moray Council: money.advice@moray.gov.uk; 0300 123 4563