Today, Friends, Families and Travellers (FFT) released a policy note following the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Planning Policy for Traveller Sites (PPTS), which include a series of positive changes for Gypsy and Traveller […]
New information released on planning reforms for Gypsies and Travellers Read More »
Today, Friends, Families and Travellers (FFT) released a report on the current transit provision for Gypsies and Travellers, after Freedom of Information requests sent to 382 local authorities revealed that 92% of Local Authorities (LAs) that responded did
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Today, we are excited to launch our Annual Report 2024, which can be read here. The report outlines our key achievements, projects and activities, as well as the impact we’ve had across 2024. Reflecting on the
Friends, Families and Travellers Annual Report 2024 is here! Read More »
Update 26 November 2024 [2]: APPGGTR Chair Mary K Foy and Co-chair Baroness Janet Whitaker have written to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper MP to call for a full investigation into Greater Manchester Police’s shocking treatment of
Statement on GMP brutality against young Gypsies and Travellers Read More »
The Friends, Families and Travellers Season’s Giftings campaign is back! As the holiday season approaches, it’s a time for family, warmth, and giving. Sadly, for many Gypsy and Traveller people living in Sussex, this time of
Season’s Giftings campaign is back! Read More »
In collaboration with Roma Support Group, Friends, Families and Travellers (FFT) has published a series of reports on barriers and inequalities faced by Gypsies, Roma and Travellers across healthcare, as part of the VCSE Health and
NEW REPORTS: FFT release series of reports to help tackle health inequalities Read More »
Following the recent racist and Islamophobic riots across the UK and Ireland, Chris McDonagh, who works as Campaigns Officer at FFT and runs Traveller-rights account Travellers Against Racism, writes about the importance of solidarity in the
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Today, Friends, Families and Travellers received confirmation about who is eligible to use the ‘T code’ under new government guidance. The Department for Education has published new guidance on the use of the T code, which
New T code guidance for Gypsy and Traveller families Read More »
Today, Friends, Families and Travellers is pleased to see Pontins Holiday Park has issued an apology to Gypsy and Traveller communities, as a first step in tackling discrimination after an investigation by the Equality and Human
Pontins Holiday Park addresses discrimination against Irish Travellers Read More »
