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March 6, 2024 at 2:30 PM

An outrageous and counter-productive Budget that punishes people on low incomes

Dear JohnToday's Budget further punishes and marginalises people on the lowest incomes, and is "outrageous" and counter-productive.That's the message today from social justice campaigners with Church Action on Poverty, responding to the Budget announce…

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March 1, 2024 at 12:14 PM

Stories that challenge - read our new blog series today

Dear JohnWhat stories, myths and assumptions are commonly held about people experiencing poverty? And what is the truth behind them?Today, we're sharing another story that is part our new guest series. They're told by Stef Benstead, a social justice ca…

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February 23, 2024 at 10:48 AM

Stories that challenge - read our new blog series today

Dear JohnWhat stories, myths and assumptions are commonly held about people experiencing poverty? And what is the truth behind them?Today we start sharing a new guest series of stories on Church Action on Poverty's blog. They're told by Stef Benstead, …

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January 26, 2024 at 1:54 PM

Let's End Poverty - time to take action!

Dear John Revd Amanda Mallen, a new trustee of Church Action on Poverty, recently shared these thoughts about the upcoming General Election:"We need to tackle the poverty issue because it’s huge, and the things that go along with it... I’m …

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November 22, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Policies should match the reality of people's lives - our response to the Government's 2023 Autumn Statement

Dear JohnWe're pleased to share Church Action on Poverty's response to the Government's 2023 Autumn Statement, from campaigner, researcher and writer Stef Benstead.Stef is a trustee for Church Action on Poverty, author of Second Class Citizens: The Tre…

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October 12, 2023 at 11:10 AM

Let's End Poverty Movement

Dear John,I’m emailing to tell you that this weekend, we are helping launch a bold new campaign to press for more urgent action and we want you to join us: Let’s End Poverty.Let’s End Poverty is bringing together a diverse movement of people and communitie…

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September 25, 2023 at 11:06 AM

Let's End Poverty - join us for our AGM on 22 November

Dear JohnYou're invited to join us online at 7pm on Wednesday 22 November, for our 2023 AGM:Let's End PovertyHear updates from Church Action on Poverty's work in 2022-23 as part of the wider movement to reclaim dignity, agency and power.In addition t…

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August 23, 2023 at 10:44 AM

Vacancy - new chair needed for Church Action on Poverty's Council of Management

Dear JohnChurch Action on Poverty is seeking a new Chairperson from this autumn. Could you be the person we're looking for - or do you know someone who might be?We are looking for someone to lead our Council of Management in overseeing the development …

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April 24, 2023 at 1:16 PM

"Every kind of poverty is linked" - hear from inspiring community activists in our newsletter

Dear JohnYou can now read the summer issue of our SPARK newsletter online - click here!SPARK is Church Action on Poverty's print newsletter, circulated to all of our supporters three times a year. The summer 2023 issue is on its way out to all our supp…

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April 21, 2023 at 8:06 AM

Wanted: new trustees for Church Action on Poverty

Dear JohnWould you be interested in joining Church Action on Poverty's Council of Management - or do you know someone who would?Our Council of Management is our board of trustees, guiding the strategy of the organisation. At our AGM this November, two …

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April 14, 2023 at 8:05 AM

Vacancies: Your Local Pantry Development Workers

Dear JohnWe're excited to share details of two new vacancies at Church Action on Poverty. Are these posts of interest to you? Or could you share the details with anyone who might be interested?Your Local Pantry Development WorkersDo you share a vision …

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February 14, 2023 at 12:00 PM

Churches must keep faith with marginalised communities - read our call to action

Dear JohnCommunities on the margins are being hit hardest by church closures. To mark Church Action on Poverty Sunday this week, we're launching our pioneering new research. and we're calling on churches to reinvest in low-income communities rather tha…

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February 3, 2023 at 11:47 AM

Are you ready for Church Action on Poverty Sunday 2023?

Dear John Are you ready for Church Action on Poverty Sunday? Sign up to get information and resources. On Sunday19 February 2023, churches across the country will be coming together to give, act and pray for an end to poverty. Together, we can make a bigger …

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January 30, 2023 at 11:27 AM

Church Action on Poverty's winter newsletter - out now

Dear John You can now read the winter issue of our SPARK newsletter online - click here!  SPARK is Church Action on Poverty's print newsletter, circulated to all of our supporters three times a year. The winter 2022-23 issue has been sent out to all our sup…

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January 27, 2023 at 10:00 AM

Sign up for Church Action on Poverty Sunday 2023

Dear John Sign up for Church Action on Poverty Sunday. Join the movement to End Poverty. On Sunday19 February 2023, churches across the country will be coming together to give, act and pray for an end to poverty. No one should have to go without food or be c…

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January 20, 2023 at 3:04 PM

Have You Signed up For Church Action on Poverty Sunday?

Dear John Have you signed up for Church Action on Poverty Sunday? Join the movement to unlock poverty. On Sunday 19 February this year, we’ll be coming together once again speaking out against poverty. Join churches across the country to give, act and pray f…

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November 15, 2022 at 4:32 PM

Vacancy: Your Local Pantry Model Coordinator

Dear John, We are looking for a Your Local Pantry Model Development Coordinator to join our passionate team. Do you share our vision of a UK in which everyone can live a full life, free from poverty? Do you want to work as part of a team which brings abou…

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November 7, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Church Action on Poverty has Two New Vacancies

Dear John We are looking for a Finance Manager and an Office Manager and Supporter Administrator.                                                                                                                                                   Do you shar…

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November 4, 2022 at 1:55 PM

Church Action on Poverty Sunday is 19 Feb 2023 - be part of it!

Dear John We're pleased to announce that Church Action on Poverty Sunday will take place on 19 February 2023. We hope you and your church will give, act and pray with us on that date. Give, Act and Pray as part of the movement to unlock UK poverty When…

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November 2, 2022 at 11:25 AM

Please Help us Change the Way Poverty is Reported

Dear John Almost 200 people have taken action to ask their MP to read and sign the Early Day Motion, condemning the use of derogatory language which can lead to negative and stigmatising reports. Please Ask Your MP to Sign it Too  Everyo…

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October 26, 2022 at 8:05 AM

You're invited to hear about 'Church on the Margins' on 9 November

Dear John What does it mean to be Church on the Margins? Book your place now For the past three years, Church Action on Poverty has been listening and learning with churches in Greater Manchester who are part of marginalised communities. We now want to sh…

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October 17, 2022 at 8:00 AM

Please Help us Change the Way Poverty is Reported

Dear John An Early Day Motion has been tabled in Parliament, condemning the use of derogatory language which can lead to negative and stigmatising reports. Please Ask Your MP to Sign it Today This is a really positive progression for the…

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October 12, 2022 at 11:14 AM

Read our autumn newsletter now

Dear John You can now read the autumn issue of our SPARK newsletter online - click here!  SPARK is Church Action on Poverty's print newsletter, circulated to all of our supporters three times a year. The autumn 2022 issue is on its way out to all our suppor…

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October 7, 2022 at 12:18 PM

Dear John

Dear John Could your group or church be interested in running a Local Pantry? During Challenge Poverty Week, we're holding a 'What is a Pantry?' online event - come along if you can. What is a Pantry?  Tuesday 18 October, 2pm to 3pm. Online event. During…

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September 28, 2022 at 11:05 AM

What does it mean to be Church on the Margins? Join us online on 9 November to hear more

Dear John What does it mean to be Church on the Margins? Book your place now For the past three years, Church Action on Poverty has been listening and learning with churches in Greater Manchester who are part of marginalised communities. We now want to sh…

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September 23, 2022 at 10:51 AM

Made in Britain: you're invited to a film screening for Challenge Poverty Week

Dear John Who gets to tell the story of your community? And what happens when, instead of making assumptions, film-makers hand over the cameras, microphones and decisions to local people to tell their own story? Church Action on Poverty invite you to come a…

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September 16, 2022 at 8:05 AM

Get involved in Challenge Poverty Week 2022

Dear John Challenge Poverty Week in England and Wales is now less than a month away, and people’s exciting plans and ideas are starting to come together. If you or your church are planning an event and if we can help in any way, please reply to this email t…

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September 9, 2022 at 3:05 PM

Spread the word about Church Action on Poverty with free posters for your church or group

Dear John Do you want to persuade more people in your church or community to be part of the movement to end UK poverty? Download or request our free posters We've just updated our set of posters for display in churches or elsewhere. They now include insp…

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July 29, 2022 at 9:32 AM

Be part of Challenge Poverty Week: 17–23 October

Dear John All of us want to live with dignity – to be treated as fully human, to have choices and be able to participate in our community. But this winter, the soaring cost of living will deny that dignity to millions of people. People will be forced to cho…

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July 22, 2022 at 10:30 AM

'What dignity, agency and power mean to me' - Stef Benstead's story

Dear John Throughout 2022, we are using our blog to tell the stories behind the photos that feature in the 'Dignity, Agency, Power' calendar sent out to many of our supporters in December. July's page features Stef Benstead, talking about how she puts tho…

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July 8, 2022 at 8:05 AM

A call to UK churches: forge new partnerships and make change happen

Dear John "Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much." That quote by American author and activist Helen Keller is a timeless and vital message to anyone who wants to make change happen. None of us can achieve much by acting alone. But when we …

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July 7, 2022 at 10:10 AM

Missed our anniversary service? You can watch it online

Dear John On Tuesday evening, over 200 people joined us online for our special 40th anniversary service, streamed live from Iona Abbey. It was a joy to celebrate our achievements with so many people – and to look forward to growing an ever stronger movement…

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July 6, 2022 at 10:54 AM

Baking, listening, thinking & giving – how you’ve been marking our 40th

Dear John Hundreds of people have been getting involved to mark Church Action on Poverty’s 40th anniversary this year.  Many of you have donated to our appeal to support our community partners, have taken part in online events such as our quiz night earlier…

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July 5, 2022 at 10:45 AM

It's our 40th birthday! Join us online tonight

Dear John Today is exactly 40 years since the founding of Church Action on Poverty in 1982. Since then, Church Action on Poverty has been working to end UK poverty, led by the real experts – people who have experienced poverty themselves. Together, you and …

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July 4, 2022 at 11:19 AM

Church Action on Poverty: a radical idea that mobilised the UK's churches

Dear John Challenging times call for radical action. So it is today, and so it was when Church Action on Poverty was launched - 40 years ago this week. This is the first in a series of messages to mark that special anniversary. “Many people simply do not be…

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June 8, 2022 at 8:00 AM

'Dignity, Agency, Power' launched today!

Dear John “Here is liturgical resistance in practice. This is a great book of witness.” (Kathy Galloway, former Head of Christian Aid Scotland) We're delighted to announce that Dignity, Agency, Power is offocially launched today. It's an invaluable new reso…

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June 3, 2022 at 8:05 AM

Upcoming events from Church Action on Poverty

Dear John There's a lot going on at Church Action on Poverty right now! Take a look at the exciting events we have coming up in the next month or so (all online) - and book a place if you want to join us. Book launch for Dignity, Agency, Power Wednesday 8 June, …

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May 25, 2022 at 11:15 AM

Could your church set up a Local Pantry? Join us online to find out more

Dear John Find out how your church could build community and soften the blow of high living costs, by setting up a Local Pantry. Join us on Zoom to find out more: Wednesday 15 June, 7pm Everybody should have access to good food. Everybody values c…

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May 23, 2022 at 10:31 AM

Church Action on Poverty has a vacancy for an Events and Digital Communications Facilitator

Dear John Do you share our vision of a UK in which everyone can live a full life, free from poverty? Do you want to work as part of a team bringing about meaningful change? We are looking for someone to facilitate a national event and our digital communic…

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May 18, 2022 at 12:58 PM

Church Action on Poverty stories: Your Local Pantry

Dear John Throughout 2022, we are using our blog to tell the stories behind the photos that feature in the 'Dignity, Agency, Power' calendar sent out to many of our supporters in December. May’s page features our Your Local Pantry programme, so we caught …

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May 11, 2022 at 12:33 PM

Latest newsletter from Church Action on Poverty

Dear John You can now read the summer issue of our SPARK newsletter online - click here!  SPARK is Church Action on Poverty's print newsletter, circulated to all of our supporters three times a year. The summer 2022 issue is on its way out to all our suppo…

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May 11, 2022 at 10:05 AM

New book to celebrate 40 years of Church Action on Poverty - join us at the launch!

Dear John “Here is liturgical resistance in practice. This is a great book of witness.” (Kathy Galloway, former Head of Christian Aid Scotland) We're delighted to announce the launch of an invaluable new resource for churches and individuals who want to be …

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May 10, 2022 at 12:12 PM

Vacancy (readvertised): Speaking Truth to Power Development Coordinator

Dear John We have extended the applications deadline for this position because we haven't yet been able to recruit for it. Please share this ad with anyone you know who might be interested: Do you share our vision of a UK in which everyone can live a full…

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April 14, 2022 at 2:53 PM

Vacancy: Speaking Truth to Power Development Coordinator

Dear John Do you share our vision of a UK in which everyone can live a full life, free from poverty? Do you want to work as part of a team bringing about meaningful change?  Or do you know someone who might be interested in this opportunity? Chur…

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March 17, 2022 at 9:30 AM

Cost of living crisis - please take action today

Dear John Cost of living crisis - urgent action needed People who are already struggling to get by face a catastrophic cut in their incomes next month. The Government could take action in next week's spring statement  to ensure that benefits rise in line wi…

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March 7, 2022 at 1:12 PM

You're invited to the Centre for Theology and Justice's annual online lecture on 26 April

Dear John You are invited to attend the annual David Goodourn Lecture on the evening of 26 April 2022. As a partner in the Centre for Theology and Justice, Church Action on Poverty helps to organise this lecture, exploring the centrality of social justice w…

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February 17, 2022 at 1:58 PM

Church Action on Poverty Sunday is next week – can you be part of it?

Dear John There's just over a week to go until Church Action on Poverty Sunday. There's still time for your church or group to be part of this special day on 27 February. Give, Act and Pray as part of the movement to unlock UK poverty When people come t…

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February 9, 2022 at 10:30 AM

40 years of Church Action on Poverty - be part of it!

Dear John Since it's Church Action on Poverty's 40th anniversary this year, we have some exciting plans for the coming months. Here's a quick summary. Please follow the links for more information, and come along to an event if you can. 40 years is a big milestone but we're…

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January 26, 2022 at 11:41 AM

Read the latest newsletter from Church Action on Poverty online now

Dear John You can now read the winter issue of our SPARK newsletter online - click here!  SPARK is Church Action on Poverty's print newsletter, circulated to all of our supporters three times a year. The winter 2021–22 issue is on its way out to all our su…

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January 24, 2022 at 10:27 AM

One week left to book for our fun quiz!

Dear John In one week's time, we invite you to start the year by joining us for a fun quiz evening on Zoom. You'll get the chance to meet other Church Action on Poverty supporters, enjoy a fun, friendly quiz, and learn a bit more about Church Action on Pove…

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