Friends, Families and Travellers: Working towards equality
We work on behalf of all Gypsies, Travellers and Roma regardless of ethnicity, culture or background. We seek to end racism and discrimination against Gypsies, Travellers and Roma and to protect the right to pursue a nomadic way of life. We provide advice and consultancy, promote health and wellbeing, contribute to research and policy making, deliver training and much more.
Latest News
COVID-19: How to claim a grant through the coronavirus Self-employment Income Support Scheme
Background The Self-employment Income Support Scheme is for the self-employed or members of a partnership who have lost income due to coronavirus. This scheme will provide a taxable grant worth … Read more
COVID-19: UK Government must lay out clear plan to support Gypsies, Travellers and Boaters
Today, Friends Families and Travellers and 29 other organisations wrote to Matt Hancock, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care; Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government; … Read more
COVID-19: Guidance for supporting people living on Traveller sites, unauthorised encampments and canal boats
Background This guidance will assist local authorities, Traveller site managers and organisations managing canals and waterways in addressing coronavirus (COVID-19) within home settings for people living on unauthorised encampments, people … Read more
