How can churches respond to the UK’s cost of living scandal? That’s what many church-goers are still asking. Household bills have soared, incomes have been squeezed, and the inadequacy of the UK’s social security system has been exposed and rightly
Welcome to our new guest series, of stories that challenge and change. These are intentionally contrary stories that push back against negative ideas, and force us all to re-examine negative stigmas and stereotypes. They are longer than our usual blogs,
The Your Local Pantry network is growing rapidly. There are now more than 100 Pantries, across all four nations of the UK from Portadown to Portsmouth, Edinburgh to Ebbw Vale. Food is integral to all Pantries, but we have learnt
Pantry member Don tells us how he and Your Local Pantry helped him have helped each another Your Local Pantries are making an amazing difference to people’s lives, in all four nations of the UK. From Portadown to Portsmouth, Edinburgh
Are we close to seeing a landmark legal change? For the past few years, growing numbers of people and groups have been calling for a legal change in the UK, which could make a huge difference to the way big
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This year is a chance to reassert what we want for the country. The huge majority of us want to end poverty… Niall Cooper says: Let’s make ourselves heard! This week, I have had the privilege of speaking with community
Senior leaders from churches and charities have called on politicians to take urgent action on rising poverty in the UK and around the world. In a joint statement released today (Friday 5 January 2024), senior Christian leaders – including the
Compassionate community campaigner, Penny Walters, has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Year Honours list. The award is in recognition of her tireless and unstinting work in Byker in Newcastle, particularly during the pandemic. Penny is a
