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Stand with us to end child poverty

Child poverty facts and figures

4.3 million
children live in poverty in the UK
46%
of children from black and minority ethnic groups live in poverty
75%
of children growing up in poverty live in working families
450,000
fewer kids would live in poverty if child benefit was increased by £10 a week
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We're recruiting a personal support coach

28 July 2021
Child Poverty Action Group are looking for an experienced Employment Support Coach in Taunton to support parents into work or training as part of our Your Work Your Way project. Your Work Your Way researches the barriers to work for potential second earners in couples, and best practice at supporting them. Our coaches work with an experienced Welfare Rights Advisor to recruit and support 25 clients in each area over the course of the year.
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Child disability payment launches today

26 July 2021
Browse our elearning, resources and training about this new benefit in Scotland
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WE ARE RECRUITING!

26 July 2021
We are seeking a Digital Learning Developer to join the team in Scotland
News Scotland

Information on the Coronavirus

Find our briefings, statements and advice for advisers on changes to the social security system as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) all in one place.

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How can we end child poverty?

Child poverty is not inevitable. With the right action to address the causes of child poverty, we can end it.

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CPAG are collecting and analysing evidence about how welfare changes are affecting the wellbeing of children, their families and their communities.

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