The Scottish Social Enterprise Coalition has secured £80,000 a year for the next three years to invest in developing social enterprises as part of its new strategic partnership with the Scottish government. www.scotland.gov.uk

Three schools in Redbridge have been awarded £39,843 from the Arts Council England to perform an opera inspired by football. www.artscouncil.org.uk

Families with children living in deprived areas of England are to benefit from an £18m government fund for home safety equipment. www.everychildmatters.gov.uk.