Child Poverty Action Group

As of the 2nd of March 2015, Child Poverty Action Group has moved to a new purpose-built office and training facility close to Old Street.

We have introduced a new pricing structure for all CPAG members, which means we are now offering special discounts on all CPAG publications and training courses.

We have released our annual Training Programme and Publications Catalogue for 2015/16.

We welcome the partial restoration of central government funding for Local Welfare Assistance schemes (LWAs) Read more.

Campaign with us to keep our safety net. 

Read our story of the ups and downs of 2014 for children, from Benefits Street to the Benefits Cap. Read more.

CPAG has criticised the Government’s decision to maintain the cut in funding for local welfare assistance schemes (LWAs).  Read more.

Produced in collaboration with the National Union of Students, the Student Support and Benefits Handbook is the definitive, up-to-date, practical guide to financial support for students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. 

Read a letter from one of our founder members as he reflects on the origins of CPAG this Christmas.

On the eve of our 50th anniversary, John Veit-Wilson remembers the earliest days of Child Poverty Action Group and looks ahead to the challenges for the future in our mission to end child poverty.

Our research found that many people who use food banks are driven by failures in the benefits system. A few changes to how the system works would save people the indignity of relying on charity to feed themselves or their families.