As Church Action on Poverty Sunday apoproaches, a member of the United Reformed Church’s Northern Synod shares his reflections on Church Action on Poverty’s vision and strategy. Later this month, Sunday 27 February to be precise, is Church Action on
Don’t try to ‘give a voice’ – listen to the voices that have been drowned out Every month, our Dignity, Agency, Power series tells of inspiring people and groups who are tackling poverty in the UK. Some stories are of
The 2022 Dignity, Agency, Power photo calendar is packed with inspiring and uplifting people helping to loosen poverty’s grip. Copies are being sent to Church Action on Poverty’s supporters. If you’re not on our mailing list and would like to
Thrive Teesside have had a remarkable year. They recount why, in our final calendar story of 2021. It has certainly been a year like no other. Notwithstanding the continuous challenges facing our community, we have worked tirelessly to seek out
See the discussions and workshops from our 2021 annual conference, on ‘Dignity, Agency and Power’.
Niall Cooper, director of Church Action on Poverty, asks: How do we build dignity, agency and power together as a society? Introduction Church Action on Poverty’s vision is that the UK can and must be transformed into a country where
Film is a powerful way of accelerating and effecting social change. Like other artistic forms of storytelling, it can shine a spotlight on unjust systems, and make a compelling and memorable case for change. One person who knows that well
In north Sheffield, dignity, agency and power are coming to the fore through food For 11 years, the Parson Cross Initiative has played an important role in its community, coordinating various activities and support. For many years, it ran a
Jayne and Shaun have worked with Church Action on Poverty on Poverty Truth Commissions, Self-Reliant Groups, and creative workshops. Watch their story below. https://youtu.be/U_jX0P8mkW4 Find out more about the projects Jayne and Shaun have been part of below: Poverty Truth
At Newquay Community Orchard, local people are growing and learning together You can’t rush things when you’re growing your own food. It takes time and patience, but the results can be joyful. That’s plain to see – whether you have
