Group members, friends and guests at the Passing On The Torch event Friends, supporters and members, past and present, gathered at St Joseph’s in Gateshead as Church Action on Poverty North East (CAPNE) celebrated 38 years of work challenging poverty
Geoff Moore looks at food, faith and fellowship, and how his church (and others) can encourage two-way hospitality. Geoff delivered this sermon at St Brandon’s in Brancepeth, near Durham, on Church Action on Poverty Sunday. Readings: Isaiah 35:3-6; Psalm 147:1-7;
16 October 2026 The launch of the Affordable Food Alliance Leading affordable food organisations have joined forces, and are urging the Government to recognise their role in tackling hunger, food insecurity and community fragmentation. The new Affordable Food Alliance includes
Our annual review and financial statements are now available, for the year 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. The document includes details of our work undertaken throughout the year. Read the review and statements
A fraudster in Uganda is pretending to be connected to Church Action on Poverty. Please do not give them any personal details. We have been made aware that people in Uganda are being approached via Twitter/X or WhatsApp by people
Take the fun Just Church quiz, to see how well your church is doing, and what your next steps could be The quiz is part of the launch support for our new Just Church programme, which supports and equips churches
The 2025/26 annual report from Church Action on Poverty’s Sheffield group is now available. It includes details of a new collection of essays, the group’s 2025 pilgrimage, the annual civic breakfast, and more. You can download the report in full by
A new illustrated video shows the impact that Pantries have for their members and communities. The video has been created following new research, looking at the difference that Pantry membership makes to people’s lives. The research team worked with people
Catherine Griffiths from the new Pantri Aber in Aberystwyth talks about the revelatory moment that led to her opening a Pantry. The team at Pantri Aber. The author of this article, Catherine Griffiths, is in the centre. I have volunteered
