Poverty is not inevitable – it is a choice we can change. Tom Burgess from Taxpayers Against Poverty outlines their new report. For many churches and faith communities, the reality of poverty is not abstract. It is visible in food
On Thursday (February 12), the Church of England General Synod debates a motion, “Poverty and the Church: 40 years after Faith In The City.” Our chief exec Liam Purcell offers a response – and support. Faith in the City was a hugely
Art and music are great ways to bring people together for good – as The Let’s Face It! exhibition shows Churches in the South West of England hosted an immersive art exhibition to improve people’s understanding of poverty and homelessness
This spring, Church Action on Poverty will support a course looking at combining theology and politics. James Butler of the Church Mission Society sets out why engaging with politics is a key aspect of the Christian faith. When Christians speak
Justice is integral to our faith. Church Action on Poverty and Christian Aid have teamed up to produce a new poster that your whole church can use throughout 2026. Order or download the poster The poster contains 26 ideas that
Bob Rae reports on Sheffield Church Action on Poverty’s annual pilgrimage Anti-poverty campaigners in the Sheffield neighbourhoods of Firvale, Wincobank and Firth Park are calling for major improvement in the help provided for people struggling to find work, and for free face-to-face advice
How is rural poverty changing, and how should churches, dioceses and Government respond? Paul Phillips explores the issue, and reports on his diocese’s work. In September 2025, an academic report was published and launched in St. Dennis, a small village
In a new book, authors Terry Drummond and Joseph Forde revisit the landmark Faith In The City report, 40 years on. Faith in the City, published in the autumn of 1985, was areport that resonated with many congregants in the
Community breakfast held to mark millionth visit New research shows Pantries improve people’s health, reduce worries and reunite communities Thank you for your amazing support! Pantries now save members £27 per visit, with total savings of £6.9m a year across
