Opinion and insight
11 February, 2026
Synod is about to debate poverty. Here’s what we long to hear…
On Thursday (February 12), the Church of England General Synod debates a motion, “Poverty and the Church: 40 years after Faith In The City.” Our …
News
30 January, 2026
How music and art helped churches grasp poverty
Art and music are great ways to bring people together for good – as The Let’s Face It! exhibition shows Churches in the …
Opinion and insight
20 January, 2026
Why Christians can’t keep out of politics
This spring, Church Action on Poverty will support a course looking at combining theology and politics. James Butler of the Church Mission Society …
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20 January, 2026
26 in 26: 200 churches register for social justice idea
Justice is integral to our faith. Church Action on Poverty and Christian Aid have teamed up to produce a new poster that your …
News Opinion and insight
8 January, 2026
Pilgrims call for more support in low-income neighbourhoods
Bob Rae reports on Sheffield Church Action on Poverty’s annual pilgrimage Anti-poverty campaigners in the Sheffield neighbourhoods of Firvale, Wincobank and Firth Park are calling for …
Opinion and insight
18 November, 2025
How should churches address rural poverty?
How is rural poverty changing, and how should churches, dioceses and Government respond? Paul Phillips explores the issue, and reports on his diocese’s …
News
17 November, 2025
Faith In The City: why it still matters, 40 years on
In a new book, authors Terry Drummond and Joseph Forde revisit the landmark Faith In The City report, 40 years on. Faith in …
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17 November, 2025
Pantries reach 1 million visits – as new research proves they work
Community breakfast held to mark millionth visit New research shows Pantries improve people’s health, reduce worries and reunite communities Thank you for your …
News
14 November, 2025
Grief is hard enough: it’s time to improve funeral support
Lindesay Mace from Quaker Social Action outlines their latest work to help people with funeral costs Bereavement can be a deeply challenging experience. …
Resources
30 October, 2025
New toolkit: Hosting a regional anti-poverty roundtable
Our new roundtable guide will help churches or dioceses to host productive regional events We’ve published a new resource for churches and dioceses …
Opinion and insight
22 October, 2025
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 …