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📍 Resolve Poverty is an independent, not-for-profit organisation working with local authorities and partners across the country to see an end to poverty. 🌐 resolvepoverty.org
We were delighted to facilitate a lived experience engagement session with the Child Poverty Unit, along with lived experience experts, VCFSE organisations and cross-sectoral leaders 👇
www.resolvepoverty.org/we-will-be-watching-our-lived-experience-engagement-session-informs-the-child-poverty-unit/
In a new article, Policy Officer @tompottrill.bsky.social sets out how devolving access to social security data to all local and regional authorities would enable them to tackle poverty more effectively 👇
www.resolvepoverty.org/the-child-po...
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In today’s newsletter, we make the case for why central government should devolve access to social security data to all local and regional authorities, and share how our recent lived experience work is informing the Child Poverty Strategy.
Take a read 👉 mailchi.mp/resolvepover...
The socio-economic duty can act as a powerful tool for addressing poverty and creating a fairer society.
We can work with you to help you adopt it and evaluate its impact.
Learn more about our work around the socio-economic duty 👉 resolvepoverty.org/socio-economic-duty/
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Work in Greater Manchester? Don't forget you can now use the online version of our Money Advice Referral Tool (MART) to help your patients, service users or clients find the right financial support for them.
Answer just three questions to see tailored advice and services 👉 mart.resolvepoverty.org/
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Our Principal Partner Scheme is for all businesses and organisations who want to see a Greater Manchester free from poverty, and who are able to support us with larger pledges of funding 🤝
Learn more about scheme benefits and how to join 👉 resolvepoverty.org/principal-partners/
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Did you know you can read all previous articles from our newsletter on our website blog?
Read recent articles from @familyfund.bsky.social, @policyinpractice.bsky.social, @trusselluk.bsky.social, @sharedhealthgm.bsky.social and more 👉 www.resolvepoverty.org/blog/
We support organisations to develop anti-poverty strategies based on our 12-step framework for effective anti-poverty strategy development, putting this framework into practice and ensuring the strategy leads to meaningful impact.
Learn more 👉 resolvepoverty.org/local-anti-poverty-strategies/
Work in the North West? Don't forget you can use our Poverty Monitor all year round to support with activities from policy development, advocacy and campaigning through to writing funding applications and service design.
Explore the data 👉 www.resolvepoverty.org/poverty-moni...
Ever wondered how we can work with you? 💭
We have a track record of working with local and regional public bodies and other organisations to strengthen strategic and policy responses to poverty.
Learn more about the different ways we can work with you 👉 resolvepoverty.org/working-with-you/
North East Mayor, @kimmcguinness.bsky.social has launched the North East Child Poverty Action Plan, which brings the region together to take action.
Read it here 👉 www.northeast-ca.gov.uk/child-povert...
The new Crisis and Resilience Fund can support a more preventative and joined-up approach — but only if it is part of broader reform.
Read more in an article by @pennyrimmer.bsky.social 👉 www.resolvepoverty.org/a-new-chapter-for-local-crisis-support-from-sticking-plasters-to-strong-foundations/
In a new article, Legislative Theatre practitioners @katyrubin.bsky.social and Dan Boyden share the process and impact of their recent two-year collaboration with @trusselluk.bsky.social.
Take a read 👉 resolvepoverty.org/embedding-creative-participatory-policy-change-across-national-charities/
There's just one week left to apply for our Communications Officer role - if you're interested, learn more below 👇
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In a new article, Abby Dunn, Head of Policy, Research and Evaluation at @familyfund.bsky.social highlights new findings on the cost of caring for a disabled child.
Take a read 👉 www.resolvepoverty.org/the-cost-of-caring-in-2025/
The announcement of a new Crisis and Resilience Fund marks a long-overdue change for crisis support.
Senior Policy Officer @pennyrimmer.bsky.social sets out what we need to see from it in order to truly move from crisis management to poverty prevention 👇
www.resolvepoverty.org/a-new-chapte...
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In today’s newsletter, we set out what we need to see from the new Crisis and Resilience Fund in order to truly move from crisis management to poverty prevention. Plus, we have new articles from @familyfund.bsky.social and The People Act / @trusselluk.bsky.social.
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In today's Greater Manchester Bulletin, we share an update on the content and impact of our joint training sessions with Caritas Salford. Plus, see upcoming events and job opportunities in the sector.
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Almost 40,000 more children are missing out on the support they need because of the two-child limit than there were last year.
The UK Government must urgently scrap it to prevent even more children being denied the childhood they deserve.
@endchildpoverty.bsky.social @savechildrenuk.bsky.social
A quote from a Maximising Household Income training attendee is in white text on a blue background, and reads: "The introduction demystified the social security system for me and the section on language and case studies was really helpful."
Last chance to book! Our next Maximising Household Income training session is just one week away.
The session will be held online and is designed for anyone who is looking to better understand the types of financial support available in the UK.
👉 resolvepoverty.org/maximising-household-income-2/
Have you used our new online financial support finder yet?
If you regularly work with people who live in Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Tameside, Trafford or Wigan who are struggling financially, you can use it to find appropriate advice and services for them.
👉 mart.resolvepoverty.org/
White text on a blue background reads 'There are now 836 Living Wage Employers across Greater Manchester', with a cityscape outline below.
🪙 The Living Wage plays a vital role in addressing low pay and boosting household income.
There were just 26 Living Wage accredited employers in Greater Manchester when the Greater Manchester Living Wage Campaign started - now, there are 836.
Learn more 👉 resolvepoverty.org/gmlivingwage/
Universal Credit (UC) is set to become the UK’s sole means-tested benefit for working-age adults.
In a new article, Rory Ewan, Senior Policy and Data Analyst at @policyinpractice.bsky.social, examines one of the key issues with UC - deductions and sanctions 👇
www.resolvepoverty.org/hidden-holes...
This week marks one year since the Labour Party swept to power in a landslide election victory, which saw Starmer’s party win a majority of 156 seats.
@lauraburgess.bsky.social reflects on the first year of their tenure 👇
resolvepoverty.org/a-year-of-change-a-look-at-labours-progress-on-poverty/
On Wednesday 11 June, Resolve Poverty launched the Lancashire Anti-Poverty Network (LAPN) in Burnley with our partners, the Lancashire Association of Councils for Voluntary Service (LACVS).
Read more about the launch event and next steps 👇
www.resolvepoverty.org/new-anti-pov...
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In today’s newsletter, we share an update on our anti-poverty work in Lancashire. We also reflect on the first year of this government, and @policyinpractice.bsky.social outline new findings on Universal Credit deductions.
Take a read 👉 mailchi.mp/resolvepoverty.org/4f13scecfa-6421409
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NEW VACANCY 📢 Resolve Poverty is seeking a skilled and creative Communications Officer.
Sitting within our policy and research team, this role will be responsible for leading on all communications activity.
Learn more and apply 👉 resolvepoverty.org/communications-officer/
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On Saturday, we delivered a bespoke training session in partnership with Caritas Salford - 'Parishes tackling poverty: hope through action'.
The session focused on practical tools and best practice for supporting people in poverty. It was great to have attendees from across Greater Manchester.
As part of the 1forEquality campaign, we would like to invite you to co-sign our response to the government’s consultation on the socio-economic duty.
Sign via our quick online form ✍️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDaG3-aepXNKlU5kHOJYbzP0B_YwDlvA0DtXNCQIwKlUF-8g/viewform
Looking to better understand the types of financial support available in the UK, including the social security system?
We still have spaces available at our Maximising Household Income training on Thursday 17 July.
Learn more and book your place 👉 resolvepoverty.org/maximising-household-income-2/
