Category: Opinion and insight

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 at the support they provide for low-income communities. Church Action on Poverty in Sheffield is responding to

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 Child Poverty Commission. Wednesday 14 May St Joseph’s Church, High St West, Gateshead NE8 1LX(1 minute from

We’re listening!

Read some findings from our 2024 survey and in-depth conversations with partners and supporters.

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 proposing to dismantle vital parts of Britain’s social security system, but there has already been a big

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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 Local Pantries with nearby churches, and plans to open two more – with the aim of ensuring