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Tackling poverty in Salford: An inspirational story

This is how a new approach to tackling poverty is succeeding in Salford
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Budget 2017: 3 policies that would help those most in need

15 charities have worked together to propose three policies for the budget on November 22, to help provide greater financial security for all.

Universal Credit: I became homeless and depressed

One Universal Credit recipient tells how the new system led to homelessness. Read more “Universal Credit: I became homeless and depressed”

Universal Credit: Media update

Poverty concerns and budget proposals by Church Action on Poverty and other charities have been reported in the Sunday Times. Read more “Universal Credit: Media update”

Poverty, privilege and pilgrimage

Adam Spiers, a student at Durham University, is currently a pilgrim on the Camino de Santiago – and he has chosen to use his pilgrimage to raise funds for Church Action on Poverty. We invited him to tell us why.
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Universal Credit: has it worked for you?

We’re a campaigning charity and we want to hear more about the impact Universal Credit is having on people. Read more “Universal Credit: has it worked for you?”

Being open to what God has in store: pilgrimages against poverty

Our local group in Sheffield has a very successful annual ‘Pilgrimage’ event. Revd Phil Borkett, a regular pilgrim, explains why this is such a powerful event.
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Report & photos from the anti-poverty walk in Teesside

IMG_3096[1] IF you happened to be in or around Stockton in Teesside on Tuesday, you may have heard first-hand about poverty in the north east of England. Read more “Report & photos from the anti-poverty walk in Teesside”

Pictures: Why it was all change at Salford Central Station

If you passed through Salford Central Station
in late July or early August, then you might have noticed some striking additions. Read more “Pictures: Why it was all change at Salford Central Station”

Our day in Parliament: The truth about poverty and how to tackle it

WHAT would you talk about if you were given the chance to speak at Parliament?
Three groups of residents from Leeds, Teesside and London had that opportunity last week Read more “Our day in Parliament: The truth about poverty and how to tackle it”