JRF's Destitution in the UK programme focuses on the very bottom of the poverty spectrum – those in the most extreme hardship. Over the last few years there has been growing discussion in the media about destitution, with public figures citing the rising use of food-banks as evidence of an increase. However, there has been remarkably little attention paid to whether there is any solid evidence about the extent of destitution in the UK, what causes it or whether it has changed over recent years.
Friday 27 March 2015
Tuesday 24 March 2015
New You Tube video on our Church Urban Fund Together Network
If you want to see how Together Lancashire is part of a national movement take 10 minutes to watch this video.
Church Social Action Conference: 28th May in Preston
Dear friends and Colleagues
Please find at this link
your invitation / poster to a special conference that has been arranged for 28th May in Preston.
We shall be looking at how churches help communities to flourish and where our politics has taken us.
Do we need to build something new?
What are we / you doing?
What can be done?
Please circulate this among any one you know interested in Christian Social Action – it is an open event and places can be booked on
http://togetherlancashire.eventbrite.co.uk
It is Free, and so is lunch but tickets are limited so early booking is recommended.
With blessings and prayers
Ed
Ed Saville
Lead Officer - Social Responsibility Blackburn Diocese
Tel: 01254 658914
Mobile: 07912227144
ed.saville@blackburn.anglican.org
Unit 250, Glenfield Park Business Centre, Blakewater Road, Blackburn BB1 5QH
Funeral poverty
This is an old article... but I guess its a real issue that is being encountered in our churches... Has anyone good practice to share?
Funeral poverty is an unexpectedly potent indicator of the combined impact of recession, austerity, low wages and the insecure job market. The insurance company Sun Life Direct says funeral poverty has risen by 125% since 2010 – a figure it calculates by assessing the shortfall between the cost of funerals and people's ability to pay.
Cuts hitting poor children hardest, MPs say
Government cuts have disproportionately affected disadvantaged children, a cross-party committee of MPs has said.
Call for a full independent review of the benefit sanctions system
A coalition of major UK Churches, with a combined membership of more than 800,000 people, has welcomed the call for a full independent review of the benefit sanctions system. The recommendation comes in a report from the Work and Pensions Select Committee that has been released today.
A full independent review should be established in the new Parliament, to investigate whether benefit sanctions are being applied appropriately, fairly and proportionately, across the Jobcentre Plus (JCP) network, says the Work and Pensions Committee in a Report published Tuesday 24 March 2015.
Monday 23 March 2015
The Realities of Poverty in Liverpool - worth a look
In a new initiative launched in Liverpool on Friday partly sponsored by Together Liverpool. 30 Working families in poverty in the city were followed and interviewed in the follow up to the Mayor's Conference which we ran in 2013. They have produced a book and some videos the link is www.gettingby.org.uk and the book will be available on the website soon.
Information about Financial Inclusion and Credit Unions
We have just added a page on Financial Inclusion and Credit Unions to the Together Lancashire website including links to local Credit Unions and national initiatives from the Church
Do have a look.. and please share this link
Latest JRF research!
Publication: The cost of the cuts: the impact on local government and poorer communities |
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Lancashire County Council Young People's Service Grant Scheme
Each year Lancashire County Council's Young People Service allocates funding to support local third sector organisations working with young people. We aim to meet specific local needs by supporting local groups to extend the range and quality of places to go and things to do for young people in the local area. We give priority to groups who support and work with vulnerable young people, this funding aims to support Lancashire young people aged 12 - 19 (up to 25 for young people with learning difficulties or disabilities). You must apply for funding before your project takes place as we will not fund applications to cover expenditure already made. You can apply for funding anytime throughout the year. The maximum amount we can give to any registered group is £2,000 in one financial year. For more information on the small grants scheme, or for help completing your application form please contact: Contracts Compliance Team 01772 532023
http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/benefits-and-grants
Scottish Power Energy People Trust Funding to Tackle Fuel Poverty (UK) 19 May 2015
The Trust provides grants to registered charities for projects that address fuel poverty. Organisations can apply for grants of up to £50,000 for projects that: Improve home energy efficiency through draught proofing, insulating and or other practical measures; Support front line charities who carry out benefits advice to households missing out on financial help that they are entitled to and provide assistance to reduce or cancel debts for household electricity or gas supply, where such assistance is provided as part of a package of measures aimed at providing customers with long-term relief from fuel poverty. Applications are particularly welcome from charities who work with children, young people and families.
http://www.energypeopletrust.com/content/default.asp?page=home
Funding for Digital Projects with a Social Impact (UK) Stage 1 15 April 2015
The Nominet Trust which provides funding and support to technology with a social benefit, has announced that its Social Tech Seed Investment Programme will re-open for applications on the 17th March 2015. Social Tech Seed is an investment programme that offers early-stage investment of between £15,000 and £50,000 to social entrepreneurs and charitable organisations who are looking to develop new ideas to use digital technology for social benefits. This programme provides funding and support to help entrepreneurs nurture, develop and test their ideas. The Trust is looking for applications that demonstrate the potential of technology to tackle some of the big social issues in sectors including: Education; Employability; Healthcare; The environment. The closing date for stage 1 applications will be Wednesday 15th April 2015. Applicants successful at this stage will have to submit a more detailed stage 2 application by the 27th May 2015.
http://www.nominettrust.org.uk/how-to-apply/our-investment-programmes-0
Lancashire County Council Local Initiative Fund 2 April 2015
The Local Initiative Fund (LIF) for 2015/16 is now open for bids. We have £137,666.25 in total available across the 12 districts. Deadline for applications is Thursday 2nd April 2015 at 5pm. The Local Initiative Fund scheme, now in its fifth year, is a more targeted way of providing medium-sized grants to voluntary, community and faith sector groups that carry out important work to help communities across Lancashire. Third sector groups/organisations in Lancashire can apply for grants from £1,000 to £5,000 to support three of the council's priorities which are: improved outcomes for families (total family); skills and employment; providing activities and programmes for young people aged 12 - 19 (up to 25 for young people with learning difficulties or disabilities). A decision on the outcome of your application will be made in June 2015. If you need more information about the Local Initiative Fund scheme and other grants available, please contact the third sector grants team on:
Tel: 01772 533756
localinitiativesfund@lancashire.gov.uk
Please click on the following link for more information:
http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/benefits-and-grants
Friday 20 March 2015
Fw: The Faith Manifesto launches today!
Worth looking at
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