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News & views Updates, reflections, resources and stories from the movement to loosen the grip of poverty

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
Cut-outs of Stef, Mary and Sydnie. Text above says: "Labour said they would put disabled people at the heart of everything they do. But instead they have shoved us to the very edges."

“The cuts are deeply immoral and should be opposed by all Christians”

Activists have called for the disability minister to resign, after an “awful” meeting where he took no interest in what they had to …

SPARK newsletter summer 2025

Read or download the summer issue of our newsletter.
Let's End Poverty logo: text in black, with a pink triangle logo

Let’s End Poverty: what comes next?

As the Let’s End Poverty coalition comes to an end, how will we continue working together?
A collage of five photos of Church Action on Poverty events over the past 28 years

Faith, justice & awesome activists: Niall reflects on his 28 years

Niall Cooper is stepping down after 28 years at Church Action on Poverty. He reflects on some remarkable highlights. How did you first …
Wayne stands in front of his portrait

In a queue, and newly homeless, I realised: this is where change begins

10,000 miles and counting: Wayne Walton’s fight to end homelessness across the UK Wayne Walton estimates he has walked more than 10,000 miles …

Legacies: invest in a future without poverty

If you’re able to leave a gift to Church Action on Poverty in your will, you can continue putting your faith into action …

Sharing Power to Shape Mission

Learn about a new project that is happening in South Manchester in 2025.
Four people behind a desk, looking at the camera. Two are standing; two sitting.

Activists work to shape policies of the future

Change happens when people come together to make it happen. Activists with experience of poverty have been doing just that, with three UK …

Are churches losing faith in low-income communities?

Broomhall Centre, Broomspring Lane, SheffieldThursday 29 May 2025, 7:30pm – 9:30pm Churches across Sheffield are being asked to take a long hard look …

Church Action On Poverty North East 2025 AGM

You’re invited to attend the AGM of our local group in the North East, with speaker Amanda Bailey, Director of the North East …