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Thrive project featured in Tablet magazine
The Catholic magaizine The Tablet has run an extensive feature exploring the work of our Thrive project in Stockton-on-Tees.
New report exposes government's hidden disability benefit reforms
A new report shows that the Government concealed overwhelming opposition to their disability benefit reforms. - and that the Conservative Mayor of London isheavily critical of the plans. The report was entirely researched, written, funded and supported by disabled people.
Michael Taylor talks about the Pay Gap
Recordings and transcripts of the keynote talk from our 2011 conferecne are now available to download.
Spending power: Big Issue features our work
The Big Issue in the North has published an excellent article exploring our work on participatory budgeting.
First Church of England diocese agrees to pay the Living Wage!
Sheffield has become the first diocese in the Church of England to commit to paying the Living Wage.
Wanted: community fundraiser
As part of the preparations for Church Action on Poverty’s 30th anniversary in 2012 ,we have a vacancy for a Community Fundraiser.
First victory in our campaign to Close the Tax Gap!
Church Action on Poverty is delighted to announce the first success in our campaign to Close the Gap between rich and poor through Fair Taxes.
Why it is time to Close the Tax Gap
An introduction to the issues and the thinking behind our campaign for Fair Taxes.
2011 Pilgrimage raises awareness of poverty in Sheffield
David Price of our local group in Sheffield reports on their annualPilgrimage Against Poverty.
Church leaders call on George Osborne to end immoral tax avoidance
On 31 October, representatives of five Christian denominations delivered a letter to Chancellor George Osborne, urging him take stronger and more decisive action to crack down on unjustifiable corporate tax avoidance.
Report shows how churches are tackling local inequality
We have worked with the Church Urban Fund to produce a new report looking at life expectancy on the Wirral.
Community assets first!
A new report spells out what our work might mean for theCoalition Government.
Poverty rise demands action on tax dodging
Our Coordinator Niall reflects on news that childpoverty is on the rise, while big companies are dodgning billions in tax.
Nominations are open for our Council of Management
If you're a member of Church Action on Poverty, don't forget that you can nominate someone for election to our Council of Management at our AGM on 19 November.
Northern Ireland group launches this year's 'Heat or Eat?' campaign
Our Northern Ireland group have just launched their 'Heat or Eat ?' 2011 campaign', aiming to raise money from local churches, businesses, groups and individuals to purchase fuel for vulnerable families over the Christmas period.
Make sure your MP attends the APPG lecture!
There is to be a major lecture at Parliament about poverty issues. We need you to make sure your MP attends!
a sea change for democracy?
The Big Issue in the North has published a feature article exploring our new campaign about participatory budgeting.
Vacancy: Sustainable Livelihoods Project Officer in Stockton
We are looking to recruit a Project Officer: Sustainable Livelihoods to work in our Thrive project in Stockton.
Vacancy: Sustainable Livelihoods Project Officer in Stockton
We are looking to recruit a Project Officer: Sustainable Livelihoods to work in our Thrive project in Stockton.
Chavs, scum or feral underclass: Who is your favourite scapegoat?
Our Coorindtaor Niall Cooper challenges the blame game.
