Tag: northeast

Thank you Pat! 40 years of compassionate action

Pat Devlin, one of Church Action on Poverty’s most experienced supporters and activists, is stepping down after almost 40 years. Sometimes, we can see exactly where a powerful wave of change began – the single action that started the ripples

Three members of Thrive Teesside, including blog author Tracey Herrington

How Thrive took control of the agenda in 2021

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

32,000 meals, and now a bold new food plan

How do we recognise and uphold the dignity, agency and power of people in poverty? How do we ensure people with first-hand insights are heard and heeded? How do we bring together all our myriad experiences, skills and resolve, to