Poverty

1 in 3 children in Glasgow are currently living in poverty. In some areas this may be higher. For more information click here

Poverty impacts health and wellbeing. Poor health increases the risk of poverty. The current cost of living crisis could impact on existing inequalities.  

Scotland's School Health and Wellbeing Census 2021/22 survey highlights key information in relation to pupils in Glasgow. For more information click here

The Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2022-26  this document summarises the approach to assessing progress towards system change in the context of child poverty. Further information can be found here

Glasgow City Food Plan and a 'Cash First' approach outlines ‘Fair Food for All’ as a priority. Their 3-year plan focuses on actions they will take to make a positive impact on how people facing financial crisis are supported and share learning how organisations can work together to tackle food insecurity. For more information click here

Educator resources

Cost of the School Day

This resource helps to break down financial barriers in education. It provides a range of simple approaches for your school to be poverty aware. The resource includes an easy to use toolkit for schools, short films and supporting resources. For more information click here  

Talking about Costs and Money at School

The Scottish Attainment Challenge   is about achieving equity in educational outcomes, with a particular focus on closing the poverty-related attainment gap. For more information click here

Clothing Grants and Free School Meals. There is support for eligible families to access clothing grants and free school meals. For more information click here

Pupil Equity Funding (PEF). PEF is additional funding for schools. This aims to reduce the poverty related attainment gap. For more information click here

Rights Respecting School Resources – UNICEF. This resource provides a wide range of resources to support teaching and learning about children’s rights in your classroom. For more information click here

Support for Families: Schools Booklet This resource from Glasgow City Council and partners has been developed for families and schools, offering information on a wide range of financial supports available across the city. The final page highlights the free advice provided by Financial Inclusion Support Officers, available in selected schools. For more information click here

General resources and information

Poverty: Our Hidden Shame Film and Resource Pack

This resource pack explores the impact of poverty in local communities. It was co-produced by young people in Govan, Glasgow and was short-listed at BAFTA for the AHRC Inspiration Award 2016. For more information click here

Child Poverty Dashboard 

This is a new tool which partners the child poverty report. The dashboard provides information on levels of child poverty across the city.  For more information click here

Public Health Scotland Child Poverty Learning Hub  

The hub is aimed at anyone interested in reducing child poverty in Scotland. The hub is pitched at foundation level. The hub is free and can be accessed through the PHS Virtual Learning Environment. For more information click here

Social Security Scotland Resources

A range of resources available. For more information click here

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation

This website has a wide range of information and resources on child poverty.

For more information click here

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals – Poverty

Eradicating poverty is a pivotal goal of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. A range of facts, videos and further links are on the website. For more information click here

No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF)

Some individuals and families may not be entitled to benefits due to their nationality or immigration status, which can impact on their eligibility for free school meals and school clothing grants. For more information click here

Worrying About Money? Cash First Referrals 

With 3 steps to find options and places to get help if you are worried about money. Leaflet is available online and in English, Slovakian, Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Urdu, Romanian, and Farsi. For more information click here

Social Security Scotland - Financial Support for Families.

Information on a range of benefits, including the 5 family payments, adult disability, child disability, carers, heating and other benefits. Information available in alternative languages.

To make an appointment call 0800 182 2222.  For more information click here

Cost of Living Support Website

The website brings together in one place information on support, grants, benefits and advice, to help people find what support they may be entitled to. For more information click here .  For specific information for support for families click here  

Clothing Grants and Free School Meals.

There is support for eligible families to access clothing grants and free school meals. For more information click here

Glasgow City HSCP Cost of Living Support Guide

This directory provides easy access to available supports. It is designed as a signposting tool for all services working within local communities, helping direct citizens to the right supports for them.  For more information click here

Citizen’s Advice (Scotland)

Advice on work, benefits and lots more. For more information click here

Citizens Advice Money Map provides support to increase your income, reduce your bills and ease the cost of living. For more information click here

Home Energy Scotland (HOS)

Provides support to create warmer homes, reduce energy bills, and lower carbon footprints. For more information click here

NHS Inform  

Provides helpful information about coping with money worries including how to feel more positive and financial support services. For more information click here

Support for Families: Schools Booklet This resource from Glasgow City Council and partners has been developed for families and schools, offering information on a wide range of financial supports available across the city. For more information click here

The Glasgow City HSCP Health Improvement Team have collated a list of key strategy and policy links. These documents should be used to inform planning and delivery within your classroom and school community.

These documents are a useful resource to build a knowledge base around current priorities and work on poverty in Glasgow and across Scotland. Please note that clicking on these documents will take you to external websites.

Best Start, Bright Futures: Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2022 to 2026

Child Poverty (Scotland) Act 2017

Fairer Scotland Action Plan  (See the progress report 2020 by clicking here )

Glasgow’s Local Child Poverty Action Report 2023/24

Life Chances of Young People in Scotland: Evidence Review

Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2022-26

The Cost of a Child in Scotland in 2023