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Church Action on Poverty

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  Liam at Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
October 14, 2026 at 8:58 AM

John, do you know someone who'd be a great trustee?

Trustees play a vital role in the work of the charity Dear John, Church Action on Poverty is currently looking to recruit more trustees to our council of management. Could this be you, or someone you know? Trustees play a vital role in the leadership and governance of any charity, helping to shape t…
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  Liam at Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
October 10, 2026 at 7:30 AM

Here's what happens when you're truly heard

Help people in poverty to be heard Dear John, What does it mean to be truly listened to? For many of the people we work with, it can feel like a revelation. Don’t just take my word for it. Hear what Mary has to say. Mary has worked with Church Action on Poverty on several projects over the past few …
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  Gavin Aitchison · [email protected]
October 6, 2026 at 7:45 PM

John, please join our online service next week

Join us for a special online service next weekend Dear John, Church Action on Poverty Sunday is only a week away! If your church is taking part, hopefully all the arrangements are coming together well. If you’ve any queries, do feel free to email us or access the resources here. If your church is no…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
October 2, 2026 at 10:14 AM

John, hope starts when people are heard

Help people in poverty to be heard Dear John, Did you hear the new Prime Minister’s speech this week? It was all about hope. In fact, even if you only saw the pictures, you couldn’t have missed the “Hope Again” signs all around. At Church Action on Poverty, we’re always full of hope, because even in…
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  Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
September 24, 2026 at 10:19 AM

John, ask your MP to stand with Pantries!

A new motion in Parliament praises the work of Pantries Dear John Ask your MP to stand with Pantries! Ask your MP to sign EDM 687, using our quick form We’re emailing today to tell you about a new motion in Parliament about the brilliant work that Pantries are doing - and to ask you to please ask yo…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
September 17, 2026 at 4:23 PM

John, one last reminder about our Big Give appeal

A new funding pot means your donations for the rest of 2026 can be matched Dear John, Can I tell you about just a few of exciting plans for 2027 - and ask whether you might be able to help make them happen? Our brand new Just Church programme will enable churches to go further in the Christian pursu…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
September 16, 2026 at 11:06 AM

Save the date: 2026 AGM

Our annual general meeting takes place online in November Dear John, I’m emailing today to invite you to Church Action on Poverty’s 2026 AGM. It is taking place online on Wednesday 18th November, from 7pm to 9pm. This is a chance to: Discover the impact your support had in 2025/26. Hear stories of c…
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  Gavin Aitchison · [email protected]
September 11, 2026 at 12:41 PM

Food & hope: 3 uplifting stories this week

Dear John, This has been a busy and encouraging week for many groups involved with community food projects. The Alliance for Dignified Food Support has been coordinating a week of activities for a “food bank free Britain”. To end the week, I wanted to share three related stories that have really enc…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
September 2, 2026 at 3:47 PM

John, if you start donating this month, your first 3 gifts would be matched

A new funding pot means your donations for the rest of 2026 can be matched Dear John, Change happens when people like you make it happen! You’ve supported our work generously and keenly. That has helped to ensure that people in poverty are heard, and that churches are attuned to the unjust systems a…
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  Gavin Aitchison · [email protected]
July 7, 2026 at 10:45 AM

When churches speak up: a personal reflection from Deborah

Hear how the kindness of strangers changed many lives Dear John, Meet Deborah… Deborah moved to the UK 25 years ago, fleeing civil war. Her family arrived in Glasgow and very quickly encountered kindness and generosity of spirit from total strangers. Her father then went on to start a new church in …
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  Gavin Aitchison · [email protected]
July 1, 2026 at 10:53 AM

John, we have a free event soon for preachers

Learn more about preaching on poverty Dear John, We’re emailing today to let you know about an event we are holding with the College of Preachers next month. Preaching On Poverty is a free seminar, and will take place online on Thursday 16 July, from 2pm to 3.30pm. How do we reflect the gospel of pr…
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  James Henderson · [email protected]
June 24, 2026 at 6:50 AM

John, can we chat about Pantries?

Great work is happening all over the country Dear John, My name is James Henderson, I’m part of the team at Church Action on Poverty. My role is to coordinate and oversee the Your Local Pantry network: 115 Pantries across the UK, from Ayrshire to Armagh, from Birmingham to Barry! I love this work, b…
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  Gavin Aitchison · [email protected]
June 22, 2026 at 11:03 AM

John, the Big Give is open! Please help us hit our target!

Can you help create the next million moments of hope? The Big Give: Donate here. Thank you! Dear John, You can help bring about the next million moments of community hope - and have double the impact straight away! The Big Give Small Charities Week has just opened, and we need your help. Our network…
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  Gavin Aitchison · [email protected]
June 17, 2026 at 5:15 PM

John, save the date - the Big Give opens next week

Your donation can go twice as far Save the date - the Big Give opens next Monday! Dear John, You can help bring about the next million moments of community hope - and have double the impact straight away! The Big Give Small Charities Week opens next week, and we’re asking for your help. The UK is in…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
June 12, 2026 at 4:06 PM

John, a final call for our emergency appeal

We need you to stand with us Dear John, Last chance to donate to our emergency appeal Emergency appeal: donate now Thank you to everyone who has donated to our emergency appeal. We are always very grateful for the generosity of churches and churchgoers across the country. If you have not yet donated…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
May 28, 2026 at 9:32 AM

John, our emergency appea is still open

We need you to stand with us Dear John, Donations are coming in for our emergency appeal Emergency appeal: donate now We’ve been really encouraged by the generous response to our emergency appeal. Many of you have already donated, and we’ve had some new sign-ups for regular donations. Thank you! We …
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  Gavin Aitchison · [email protected]
May 21, 2026 at 4:45 PM

Join the facebook discussion on rural poverty today

How can we connect and strengthen rural voices on poverty? Dear John, We had a fantastic online roundtable event today, discussing how to strengthen and connect rural voices on poverty. Thank you to everyone who joined us - we had sign-ups from all across the UK, and speakers shared insights, resear…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
May 19, 2026 at 4:55 PM

John, equip the church to respond to a scandal

We need you to stand with us Dear John, We’re facing a cost of living scandal. Will you equip and empower the UK church to respond? Emergency appeal: donate now The UK’s media and politicians often talk about a “cost-of-living crisis”. But this has gone way past being a crisis. Allowing years and ye…
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  Gavin Aitchison · [email protected]
May 15, 2026 at 3:36 PM

John, our new issue of Spark is ready for you to download

Stories, ideas and insights from Church Action on Poverty partners Dear John, The new spring-summer issue of our SPARK magazine is here We have really enjoyed putting this issue together! I think what I was most encouraged by were the various stories of churches stepping out boldly to highlight and …
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
May 9, 2026 at 9:01 AM

John, would you join us for a night of prayer?

Dear John, We’re emailing to invite you to a prayer vigil night, online, next week. It is being organised by the National Justice and Peace Network, and takes place from 8pm on Friday 15 May to 2am the next day. I will be leading the hour from 11pm to midnight, with people from other organisations l…
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  Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
April 13, 2026 at 8:46 AM

John, a message from our chief exec for you

Be a donor: support the Just Church appeal Dear John, How just is your church? In what ways do you engage with current issues in society? How often does your church hear from people who are mistreated or marginalised in society? What is changing in your community, as a result of your church? I love …
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  Gavin Aitchison · [email protected]
April 8, 2026 at 7:45 AM

John, we've a new Pentecost resource your church might like

Dear John, I hope you had a lovely Easter weekend, and were able to enjoy some time with friends, family and your church. We’re emailing today to let you know about an updated resource that your church might want to consider using for Pentecost. Revd Marie Pattison first produced this for us some ye…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
March 26, 2026 at 3:40 PM

We have moved - and other news

Dear John, We’re emailing with a quick news round-up from Church Action on Poverty. Firstly: We’ve moved office - again! If you or your church ever send us things by post, please note we are now at: Unit 17, The Wesley Centre, Royce Road, Manchester, M15 5BP You may remember that we had moved into o…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
March 23, 2026 at 6:50 PM

John, we need your help this week

Dear John, Could you support 100 churches to become more powerful drivers of positive change? Today, we have launched our Just Church spring appeal, to help fund the next chapter of Church Action on Poverty’s vital work with UK churches. We believe wholeheartedly in the power and potential of UK chu…
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  Gavin Aitchison · [email protected]
March 21, 2026 at 7:45 AM

3 poems on tackling poverty, for World Poetry Day

Dear John, One of the things we like to do in these emails is to share powerful messages from people we work with. Today is World Poetry Day, so we felt it was a good time to look back at three of our favourite pieces, written through our programmes in recent years. This first one is by Penny Walter…
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  Gavin Aitchison · [email protected]
March 9, 2026 at 1:40 PM

John, save the date: Church Action on Poverty Sunday 2026

Dear John Save the date: 18 October 2026 is Church Action on Poverty Sunday. Register now, and we’ll send you a full resource pack. This year’s theme is food, faith and fellowship, drawing on Bible stories and inspiring work being done by churches today. Be a part of Church Action on Poverty Sunday …
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  Gavin Aitchison · [email protected]
February 9, 2026 at 4:44 PM

Invitation: Connecting groups facing rural poverty

Dear John, Are you part of a church or community group working to address rural poverty? Would you like to connect with other groups addressing similar issues around the UK? If so, we’d love you to join us this spring for an online roundtable event, aimed at connecting and strengthening rural voices…
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  Gavin Aitchison · [email protected]
February 4, 2026 at 11:54 AM

John, here are 3 ways we're speaking up this week

Dear John, A lot is happening in the church, in Parliament and in the media right now, so we wanted to send a quick round-up of how and where we’ve been speaking up. Speaking up in the church Next week, the Church of England General Synod will debate poverty in the UK, and acknowledge the 40th anniv…
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  Gavin Aitchison · [email protected]
January 28, 2026 at 12:15 PM

New course: political theology for mission

Dear John, We’re emailing to let you know about an event in May. We’re taking part, and thought you might want to join us. Faith In Public: Political Theology for Mission is a three-day residential, taking place from May 7 to 9 at Luther King House in Manchester. It is organised by Church Mission So…
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  Gavin Aitchison · [email protected]
January 7, 2026 at 6:55 PM

John, join 130 churches using our free 2026 resource

Hear about "26 in 26", a hands-on opportunity for all UK churches Dear John, I’m emailing today with a quick reminder about our new “26 in 26” poster resource, which churches are beginning to use this month. We’ve been hugely encouraged by the response so far. More than 130 churches have signed up s…
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  Gavin Aitchison · [email protected]
December 22, 2025 at 1:45 PM

3 new voices on the Church Action on Poverty blog

Read our latest articles about rural poverty, high funeral costs, and Faith In The City Dear John, We always like to hear and share different perspectives on poverty and social justice issues, so we are emailing today to share three recent blog posts on our website. 1 - A new take on rural poverty T…
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  Gavin Aitchison · [email protected]
December 15, 2025 at 11:55 AM

John, order your free 2026 social justice resource for churches

Hear about "26 in 26", a hands-on opportunity for all UK churches Order your free poster today Dear John, We’ve had a wonderful response to the launch of the “26 in 26” project, our new social justice resource for churches everywhere. Around 70 churches have already joined to take part. If your chur…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
December 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM

Thank you from Church Action on Poverty!

£10,000 raised to help Pantries continue their amazing work this winter! Dear John, We’re emailing to say a huge thank you to everyone who helped us hit the £10,000 target in our Big Give Christmas Challenge! Whether you donated or helped spread the word, thank you! Donations from more than 90 peopl…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
December 8, 2025 at 1:27 PM

John, it's the last day, we need you! Please help Pantries this winter.

It’s the final 24 hours! Could you help support Pantries’ vital work this winter? Give now, and double your donation! Dear John, There are less than 24 hours to go in our Big Give Christmas Challenge. So far, more than 60 generous supporters and churchgoers have raised £6,300 of the £10,000 we need,…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
December 7, 2025 at 10:28 AM

2 days left to double your gift - please help us raise £10,000 for Pantries to bring hope

2 days to go! Could you help support Pantries’ vital work this winter? Give now, and double your donation! Dear John, There are just two days to go in the Big Give Christmas Challenge. So far, generous donors have raised £4,000 of the £10,000 we need to help Local Pantries build hope in communities …
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  Gavin Aitchison · [email protected]
November 28, 2025 at 11:55 AM

3 ways you can help in December

Thank you for all your ongoing support Dear John, We’re always grateful for the kindness and generosity and backing of supporters like you, who make vital work to address UK poverty possible. We’re emailing today to highlight three ways you might want to further help, over the next few weeks. 1: Don…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
November 26, 2025 at 2:20 PM

You did it! Thank you for righting a wrong!

You did it - thank you so much! Dear John, In today’s Budget, 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 sist…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
November 12, 2025 at 10:18 AM

Two weeks to go! Help right a wrong, so families can escape poverty

Dear John We’ve been really encouraged by how many people have signed the church leaders’ open letter, urging the Government to lift the absurd two-child limit in social security. More than 100 churches have signed already. Sign the open letter to the Chancellor We’ve also been greatly encouraged by…
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  Gavin Aitchison · [email protected]
November 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM

November news bulletin from Church Action on Poverty

Our latest round-up of news and events Dear John, Sign up, speak up, snap them up… 5 pieces of news from Church Action on Poverty We’re emailing today with a quick round-up of news that might interest you and your church… 1: Join us for our AGM at 7pm on November 19th Meet fellow supporters and hear…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
October 23, 2025 at 12:54 PM

Call on Government to end the unjust rules, and give children a better chance

Dear John Church leaders around the UK are joining calls for an end to the UK's highly controversial two-child limit. Ask yours to sign the letter today. Sign the open letter to the Chancellor Can you imagine a bus driver turning away a child because their brother and sister had already boarded? Can…
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  Gavin Aitchison · [email protected]
October 16, 2025 at 9:57 AM

Reminder: Just 3 days until our online service for Church Action on Poverty Sunday

Join with fellow Christians for a time of worship, prayer and reflection Dear John, Church Action on Poverty Sunday: online service This is just a quick reminder that we are hosting an online evening service this Sunday (6pm, October 19th), for Church Action on Poverty Sunday. A huge number of churc…
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  Felicity at Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
October 13, 2025 at 11:28 AM

Join us at the "For Goodness Sake" conference next month

Dear John, Are you a Christian who longs for social justice? On November 8th, you can join with like-minded people from around the country. Our friends at the Joint Public Issues Team are organising a day of inspiration, connection and equipping for the work of seeking justice. I’ll be there, hostin…
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  Gavin Aitchison · [email protected]
October 10, 2025 at 10:28 AM

Join our new online service on Church Action on Poverty Sunday

Join with fellow Christians for a time of worship, prayer and reflection Dear John Church Action on Poverty Sunday: online service We’ve been thrilled to see so many churches signing up for Church Action on Poverty Sunday this year (19 October), including some taking part for the very first time. We…
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  Gavin Aitchison · [email protected]
September 30, 2025 at 1:28 PM

Your autumn updates from Church Action on Poverty

Dear John, The new autumn issue of our SPARK newsletter is here This issue begins with a wonderful story of five 11-year-old children who wanted to bring their community together through food, and who have become the youngest people in the country to open a Pantry. You'll also see how art is helping…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
September 29, 2025 at 1:52 PM

2 weeks to go until Church Action on Poverty Sunday

Dear John On Church Action on Poverty Sunday, give, act and pray with others – together we can end UK poverty 19 October 2025 is Church Action on Poverty Sunday. There’s still time to join other churches across the UK by giving, acting and praying with us. Our free worship and fundraising pack, publ…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
September 19, 2025 at 11:04 AM

Church Action on Poverty Sunday, 19 October 2025

Dear John On Church Action on Poverty Sunday, give, act and pray with others – together we can end UK poverty 19 October 2025 is Church Action on Poverty Sunday. There’s still time to join other churches across the UK by giving, acting and praying with us. Our free worship and fundraising pack, publ…
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  Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
September 18, 2025 at 1:16 PM

A catalyst for change: join us at Church Action on Poverty's 2025 AGM

Dear John A catalyst for change You are warmly invited to join us at Church Action on Poverty’s Annual General Meeting for 2025 at 7:00pm on Wednesday 19 November. Join us to hear about our plans to work with Pantries and churches and enable more people to be agents for change. The event will take p…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
August 7, 2025 at 12:37 PM

Church Action on Poverty Sunday, 19 October 2025: resource pack published today!

Dear John On Church Action on Poverty Sunday, give, act and pray with others – together we can end UK poverty 19 October 2025 is Church Action on Poverty Sunday. We’d like to invite you to join other churches across the UK by giving, acting and praying with us. Our free worship and fundraising pack,…
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