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

The activists Speaking Truth to Power in York

We’re listening!

Read some findings from our 2024 survey and in-depth conversations with partners and supporters.
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Briefing: New Government data further undermines its cuts to UK’s vital lifelines

The Government’s own statistics show that disabled people are already three times as likely to be living in food insecurity Church Action on …
Four people at a table in a church hall. One is looking at the camera, the others are chatting. More people are further in the background. Sunshine is hitting the back wall.

The church must be at the heart of the mishmash of local life

What are the challenges and opportunities in your neighbourhood? And where does your church fit in? Those are two of the questions that …

Volunteers needed!

Could you help us reach out to supporters and churches for the next Church Action on Poverty Sunday?
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Urgent: Ask your church to display this poster on Sunday

Churchgoers are urged to speak up against the Government’s harmful and immoral cuts to vital lifelines. Please, join the calls. The Government is …
An aerial view of Reading, with two group photos overlaid. One shows a group of volunteers in a line; the other shows four people around a table smiling.

The town of 250,000 that revolutionised its food system

The town of Reading, in Berkshire, has revolutionised its community food work in the past two years. Faith Christian Group has opened eight Your …
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."

Say no to these immoral cuts, built on weasel words and spin

Labour said they would put disabled people at the heart of everything they do. But instead they have shoved us to the very …

Dreams and Realities in our context

Revd Amanda Mallen reflects on the impact Church Action on Poverty Sunday made in her community. During the week following Church Action on …
Father Alex Frost in church

How we can radically boost recruitment of working class clergy

Our communities are awash with talent – but Churches need to offer new routes to ministry. Father Alex Frost calls for bold thinking …

SPARK newsletter, winter 2024-25

Read the newsletter for all Church Action on Poverty’s supporters and partners.
Speaking Truth to Power panelists meet with minister Stephen Timms

Meeting the minister

Four community campaigners supported by Church Action on Poverty have met with a Government minister in London, to call for a new approach …