We will send emails with stories, ideas, resources and opportunities to take action. Together, we can address and overcome poverty.
This Advent Bible study is based on Luke 1: 46-55, Mary’s Magnificat. It includes scripture, points for personal or group consideration, and possible responses. As Christians this is a familiar passage. That can make it difficult for us to properly
Liam Purcell reflects on his first year (and a bit!) as chief executive of Church Action on Poverty I stepped into the role of Chief Exec here at Church Action on Poverty in July 2025. So in July 2026, I
Bob Rae from Sheffield Church Action on Poverty reports on their 2026 Urban Poverty Pilgrimage Supporters of Church Action on Poverty from Sheffield have visited a series of initiatives designed to alleviate poverty in the Highfield and Heeley districts of
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Your gifts help to put gospel values of justice and compassion into practice. They ensure that the voices of people in poverty are heard. They help churches across the UK to speak truth to power about UK poverty.
Together, we can build a more powerful movement in the churches and beyond, to loosen the grip which poverty still has on too many people’s lives in our country.
Open your hand to the poor and needy neighbour.
(Deuteronomy 15:7–11)
We supported Jayne to be part of a Poverty Truth Commission and Self-Reliant Groups
“Church Action on Poverty helped me find direction and confidence. These days I feel of value, that my life and my words have meaning, and that I can be part of positive change.”
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