Affordable public transport is essential, especially in low-income areas. Many bus fares will drop with the new cap, but what about routes where trams have replaced buses? This petition by one of our supporters calls for fare fairness. You can sign at petition.parliament.uk/petitions/77...

Petition: Extend the bus fare cap in England to trams

We call upon the Government to extend the England bus fare cap to trams. Trams have often regenerated deprived neighbourhoods, yet bus services often reduce as a result, so poor neighbourhoods are lef...

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UK Government Petitions@petitions.bsky.social · 2mo ago

New petition: "Extend the bus fare cap in England to trams" Deadline 28 February 2027, created by Gary Morgan #NewPetition

🍴🍲 From today, many thousands more children in England will be fuelled for learning thanks to a free school meal. We've joined 100+ organisations to celebrate this significant boost for children and families. Read our statement: www.schoolfoodmatters.org/sites/defaul...

🗣️ 'We're looking down the barrel of another wave of food price rises' - our Executive Director Anna Taylor on @aljazeera.com We urgently need to build a more resilient food system to protect farmers, food producers and households from future shocks. foodfoundation.org.uk/publication/...

“The challenge is no longer simply how to run more projects, nor even how to build stronger relationships…” This is an excellent article in Church Times by our new trustee, Stephen Hunt. www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...

Analysis: Tackling poverty in a new landscape

As institutions thin, presence becomes more important, says Stephen Hunt

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We must focus above all on structural solutions to hunger and food insecurity. This article by Richard Machin of @nottinghamtrentuni.bsky.social (also one of our trustees), reports on recent research & promotes the idea of opportunity pathways. bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal...

Looking forward to reading this new book from our friends at @atd-fourthworld-uk.bsky.social! "This book is about Mary Rabagliati, but it is more than that. In Joyful Revolution, Diana Skelton is writing a history of ATD Fourth World." academic.oup.com/jhrp/article...

Joyful Revolution: Poverty, Social Justice, and the Story of Mary Rabagliati

Abstract. Joyful Revolution honours Mary Rabagliati’s life and legacy in human rights advocacy against poverty. Rabagliati was a pioneer, an inspiration an

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The UK must find ways to harness the wisdom of people who access the social security system. Our CEO Liam Purcell has the lead letter in @theguardian.com yesterday, responding to their editorial on UK poverty.

As Christians, we are called to seek justice and challenge injustice. But making that a regular part of church life isn't always easy. Check out the "26 in 26" project: an interactive poster with 26 ideas for churches to try throughout 2026. See https://ow.ly/fvo150Y1k2w for more information.

26 ideas for churches to support social justice in 2026 from @church-poverty.org.uk and @christianaiduk.bsky.social

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As Christians, we are called to seek justice and challenge injustice. But making that a regular part of church life isn't always easy. Check out the "26 in 26" project: an interactive poster with 26 ideas for churches to try throughout 2026. See https://ow.ly/fvo150Y1k2w for more information.

What does it mean to put our faith into action in a world scarred by injustice? Join @rachellampard.bsky.social at @sarumcollege.bsky.social on 5th Feb for an interactive & engaging day of learning, discussion, reflection & practical activities. Book now: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...

Our second Advent reflection is from Helen, chair of Church Action on Poverty

Every few days between now and Christmas Day, we’ll be sharing a few advent reflections. The first is from our chief exec, Liam.

Thank you!! You responded with wonderful generosity to our #BigGive Christmas Challenge, raising £10,000! This will help partners across the Your Local Pantry network to continue their amazing work in 120 neighbourhoods. Thank you all!

We’re almost into the final 24 hours of our #BigGive #ChristmasChallenge. Could you help us hit the target, to support the incredible work food Pantries are doing in 120 UK neighbourhoods?… donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

Can you spare a few moments to help neighbourhood food projects around the UK? Our #BigGive #ChristmasChallenge appeal for Your Local Pantries is here. Any donations you make will be match funded, doubling your impact! donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

Thank you to everyone who donated in the first two days of our #BigGive #ChristmasChallenge - Evidence shows Pantries are delivering incredible progress for people and neighbourhoods. Donations this week will be matched, helping sustain this great work. donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

Research shows that Pantries are reuniting communities & bringing a range of positives. They do amazing work, but on a shoestring. This is a vital fundraising week for us, where your donations are matched. If you can help sustain this amazing work, thank you! donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

🧵 Budget response: Thank you! Today, the Chancellor finally announced that the unjust two-child limit in our social security system will be removed. Rachel Reeves has acknowledged that no child should be punished just because they happen to have more than one brother or sister…

At tomorrow’s budget, @teamlabouruk.bsky.social can start the work of correcting a decade of wrongdoing after George Osbourne announced plans to introduce a two-child limit back in 2015. Social security can be a force for good & scrapping this cruel policy is a vital acknowledgment of that.

Less than 48 hours till the budget. Today, I'm sharing Christina's account of how the two-child limit affects every aspect of her and her children's lives. We know the harm the two-child limit does. Let's get rid of it @cpaguk.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSF4...

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I can’t envisage a child poverty strategy which garners any credibility without fully scrapping the two-child limit. Unconvinced? Check out (even better share) this summary of the peer-reviewed evidence base @kittyjstewart.bsky.social @aaronreeves.bsky.social largerfamilies.study/publications...

A coalition of 18 faith organisations has released a joint statement urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to raise and reform taxes on wealth in Wednesday’s Budget 💼 Read the full statement here: https://justmoney.org.uk/news/faith-groups-call-for-bold-tax-reforms-to-rebuild-country/

Seeking justice and calling out injustice are integral to the Christian faith. But how can churches do that more consistently? We’ve teamed up with @christianaiduk.bsky.social to launch “26 in 26”, a new project to encourage and support churches. Join the launch next Thursday (Nov 27).

26 in 26: a social justice launch event for churchgoers

Christian Aid & Church Action on Poverty's "26 in 26" initiative will help your church engage even more with social justice issues

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Check out '26 in 26' an initiative from @church-poverty.org.uk and @christianaiduk.bsky.social to inspire local churches in their #SocialJustice work Book for the webinar here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/26-in-26-a... #ChurchesTogether

26 in 26: a social justice launch event for churchgoers

Christian Aid & Church Action on Poverty's "26 in 26" initiative will help your church engage even more with social justice issues

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🤔💭 Imagine a project that reunited communities, improved health, sparked new friendships and reduced the need for crisis support. Membership food hubs like Your Local Pantry do ALL of that and more. We’ve just reached the millionth Pantry visit, and new research shows their huge & varied impact..

Pantries reach 1 million visits - as new research proves they work

We have been celebrating the milestone with a community breakfast in Birmingham, demonstrating the brilliant impact Pantries have.

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“You’d think that in your darkest, most desperate hour that there’d be somebody there to help you”. Lindesay from @quakersocialaction.bsky.social tells us more about their new campaign to #FixTheFEP - and the positive response it has already had. www.church-poverty.org.uk/grief-is-har...

Grief is hard enough: it's time to improve funeral support

Thousands of people a year have to organise a funeral, while already in deep hardship. A new campaign aims to improve support.

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“The lack of face-to-face support services for people suffering poverty and the rise in demand for foodbanks is an indictment of our country. They would be less necessary if the Govt could remove the social security cuts imposed by the previous Government.” www.thestar.co.uk/news/people/...

More support and face to face advice vital for Sheffield people facing poverty

Anti-poverty campaigners in Firvale, Wincobank and Firth Park are calling for major improvement in the help provided for people struggling to find work and free face-to-face advice for those forced to...

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The Funeral Expenses Payment (FEP) eligibility criteria are narrow and don’t reflect real life. Grief is hard enough. It’s time to #FixTheFEP. 🗣️Hear Sue’s story and find out how to email your MP today – bit.ly/49mffO2 #GriefIsHardEnough

Affordable food, warm welcomes, and community spirit: Hope Community Pantry in Highgate (Part of the Your Local Pantry Network) is supporting local residents every week. 💚 Read their story: https://news.streetsupport.net/2025/11/04/hope-community-pantry/ @church-poverty.org.uk

Poverty hurts the people trapped by it - and it hurts the entire economy. We found that scrapping the two-child limit entirely would reduce the cost of child poverty by £3.2bn a year. This is what this government should be doing at the autumn budget. neweconomics.org/2024/10/capp...

Capping ambitions

Recognising the economic benefits of reducing child poverty by scrapping the two-child limit and benefit cap

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