fbpx

The Perils of Universal Credit. Picture: Elicit Theatre Co

Review: The Perils of Universal Credit

Ellie Malhotra reviews a new play, a much-needed wake-up call for change that restores power to voices that are too often ignored. Tucked …

Annual review 2024-25

Read our annual review for 2024-25
A stock image of a Lady Justice statue, with the Church Action on Poverty logo alongside

On poverty and justice: A sermon and prayer for this week

In this guest sermon, John Davies from Liverpool reflects on the parable of the unjust judge and the persistent widow Readings: 2 Timothy …
A hand holding a bundle of Spark newsletters

New: The Autumn 2025 Spark newsletter

Click on the cover image to download the latest issue of our SPARK newsletter, full of stories, ideas and reflections. Download newsletter News …
A stock image of an open hand, palm upwards

Prayer, care and action: how Christians should respond to injustice

Guest writer Greg Smith shares a personal story of injustice in the care system, and urges churchgoers to demand better from our society. …
Four children sitting at a wooden picnic table outside a plain building.

The amazing 11-year-olds uniting a community through food

This inspiring story tells of five 11-year-olds, who have become the youngest people in the UK to launch a Pantry. Makayla, Ahmad, Retaj, …
An evening photo of the House of Commons, from across the Thames

Make Them Pay: We’re backing the call for a just tax system

The Make Them Pay march this Saturday (September 20th) will see thousands of people demanding that the Government introduce a just tax system. …
Glory holding the "Dear Prime Minister" booklet, standing on a staircase in the Houses of Parliament.

Glory: How I’m striving for change and a better society

Change happens when people work together to demand it, and we love hearing inspiring stories of people doing just that. This blog showcases …
A group of people in front of a church organ. Some are wearing high-vis.

Church Action on Poverty Sheffield: 2025 pilgrimage

16th annual pilgrimage Saturday 11 October, 2025 Hear about local issues and responses, as we walk and pray together Gather: 9am, St Cuthbert’s …
People sit around a table, as part of a plate-making art project

Empty Plate Project lets local people be heard

Art can be a brilliant way to engage people in social justice issues – as we see here once again The Empty Plate …

We have a new Chief Exec – and we’ll continue to be a catalyst for change!

We’ve appointed a new Chief Executive. Liam Purcell steps into the role from 1 July.

Are churches losing faith in low-income communities?

A report from an event held by Church Action on Poverty’s Sheffield group on 29 May 2025