Faith communities in post-industrial towns across Scotland are delivering social action to tackle the effects of poverty. On 12 October 2017, in partnership with Action of Churches Together in Scotland and the Conforti Institute, we hosted a gathering of faith-inspired
Lynne Cullen, a working-class single mother and Anglican priest, attended our National Poverty Consultation in Manchester on 2-3 November. Here are her reflections on the event.
Stories of how churches are building a Good society in Scotland’s post-industrial towns
At Carecent in York, which provides breakfast for homeless and vulnerable people, Michael Webster says Universal Credit made his difficult situation even worse
Church Action on Poverty is helping women in disadvantaged neighbourhoods to build livelihoods by setting up Self-Reliant Groups – and the project is up for an award from the Aviva Community Fund. You can vote for us to get support
The Fair Funerals campaign has launched a new call to tackle funeral poverty. Campaigns manager Heather Kennedy explains how you can help.
Our local group in Sheffield held their annual Pilgrimage event on 21 October 2017. Nick Waterfield, chair of the group, shares his reflections.
This is how a new approach to tackling poverty is succeeding in Salford
One Universal Credit recipient tells how the new system led to homelessness.
