§ Mr. Paul MarsdenTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what Government funding is available for voluntary organisations that assist child abuse sufferers. [65968]
§ Mr. HuttonSection 64 of the Health Services and Public Health Act 1968 (S64) gives Ministers the power to make grants to voluntary organisations.
During the financial year 1998–99 the Department is providing a total of £416,324 in funding to six voluntary organisations assisting children at risk of, or who have experienced, child abuse;
The organisations are:
Childline, established in 1986 to listen to, comfort and protect children in trouble or danger. Funding for 1998–99, £163,000 core funding and £10,000 for the dedicated line for children in care.St Christopher's Fellowship, providing care and accommodation to vulnerable children and young people. Funding for 1998–99, £25,000.Kidscape, a registered charity founded in 1984 to prevent child abuse and bullying. Funding for 1998–99, £30,000.Parentline UK, a national helpline established in 1993 to contribute to the prevention of child abuse and neglect by providing a service for anyone parenting a child. Funding for 1998–99, £25,000.Churches Child Protection Advisory Service helps leaders of churches and children's organisations by providing advice and guidance on issues of child abuse and protection, and supporting individual children and families. Funding for 1998–99, £26,550.Barnardos, a project to support children vulnerable to sexual exploitation and those involved in prostitution. Funding for 1998–99, £111,774.