Child Poverty Action Group

Read our Chief Executive Alison Garnham's piece busting the myth that 'We are all in it together' in a New Statesman supplement published today.

New research for CPAG by Landman Economics has suggested that the Coaltion is set to increase absolute child poverty by 600,000 children between 2010 and 2015. This is as a result of putting children and families in the front line of their austerity agenda and cuts.

See press release for full information.

The government has revealed in answer to a parliamentary question that 200,000 children will be pushed into relative income poverty by its bill to cut social security benefits and tax credits in real terms.

A fantastic £5,000 has been raised for our appeal. Donations are still being received and are still very welcome! We would like to say a very big thank you to our fantastic supporters for their generosity in contributing to the vital work of CPAG this festive season.

We can help design an in-house training package for local authorities on welfare reform. Choose from a range of options from general awareness training to detailed training for experienced advisers covering all areas of welfare reform. Find out more

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