Child poverty16 Mar 2026How a charity founded by farmers' wives helps children in the BordersThe Borders group, set up to help youngsters in "dire need", says demand for its services is still high.16 Mar 202612 Mar 2026Food voucher scheme extended until SeptemberA county council says it has earmarked £2.7m to fund the scheme until September.12 Mar 202611 Mar 2026'Concern' as school holiday food vouchers endA head teacher says he is "really concerned" about a decision to end school holiday food vouchers.11 Mar 20269 Mar 2026Council considers extending food voucher schemeThe council earmarks £1m to pay for the vouchers as part of a new Crisis and Resilience Fund.9 Mar 202619 Feb 2026Child poverty figures in the UK expected to be revised downOfficial figures going back to 2018 are set to take billions in under-reported benefits income into account.19 Feb 202616 Feb 2026Schools project to understand impact of povertyA six-month listening exercise has taken place, giving support and advice to parents.16 Feb 202610 Feb 2026Footballer delivers beds to children in need Tommy Conway is supporting charity Zarach, which aims to end child bed poverty.10 Feb 202630 Jan 2026Plan for giant warehouse to support food charitiesIt is hoped the £4m hub could host several charities, cutting costs and helping more families.30 Jan 202627 Dec 2025Council gives £10,000 for children without own bedWakefield Council is supporting charity Zarach, which will deliver 66 new beds to children.27 Dec 2025...
