Following the release of new research by Friends, Families and Travellers (FFT), we have updated a series of essential briefings on the barriers and inequalities faced by Gypsies and Travellers in England. You can find our […]
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Yesterday, the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero released figures confirming that thousands of Gypsies and Travellers accessed the two new energy grants rolled out in February. The Energy Bill Support Scheme – Alternative Funding
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Today, Friends, Families and Travellers (FFT) released new research highlighting the prejudice Gypsies and Travellers face in the UK, ahead of National Hate Crime Awareness Week (14-21 October). Conducted by YouGov in 2021 on behalf of
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Today, FFT is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for Friends, Families and Travellers Awards 2024, honouring the achievements of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people from across the communities. To make a nomination, click
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Today, Friends, Families and Travellers (FFT) released a research summary offering insights into the experiences of death-by-suicide in Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities using responses from community members who had experienced the death of a friend
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Today, Friends, Families and Travellers (FFT) responded to the Government’s consultation on non-domestic energy supply contracts to highlight the barriers nomadic communities face when accessing energy. Many Gypsies and Travellers living on local authority or privately
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Today, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities announced which local authorities have received a portion of its £10M Traveller Site Fund (TSF). Friends, Families and Travellers is pleased to see that the TSF which
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FFT host the launch of new research on tackling maternal health inequalities in Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities. New guidance sets out to tackle maternal health inequalities experienced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller families. Join us
Today, Friends, Families and Travellers (FFT) released a new briefing on the economic and financial exclusion experienced by Gypsies and Travellers in England. The briefing examines the structural issues and barriers that inhibit some Gypsy and
