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Welcome news for 4 million children as Child Poverty Bill published today - 12.06.09

Eradicating Child Poverty in the UK comes a step closer today with the publication of the bill to enshrine the 2020 eradicating target into la...

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End Child Poverty welcomes the decision for Ed Balls to remain as Children's Secretary - 05.06.09

 Welcoming the news that Ed Balls is to remain as Secretary of State at the Department of Children’s Schools and Families (DCSF) Hi...

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HBAI REPORT - GOVERNMENT PROGRESS ON CHILD POVERTY STALLED - 07.05.09

The Campaign to End Child Poverty expressed disappointment at the HBAI (Homes below average income) statistics released today. The figures r...

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4 million children - one in three - are currently living in poverty in the UK, one of the highest rates in the industrialised world. This is a shocking figure given the wealth of our nation.

Poverty can have a profound impact on the child, their family, and the rest of society. It often sets in motion a deepening spiral of social exclusion, creating problems in education, employment, mental and physical health and social interaction.

We need your help. Join us - Find out what you can do

4in10: The End Child Poverty London Project

4 in 10 London children live in poverty. End Child Poverty believes this is unacceptable and through 4in10: The End Child Poverty London Project is working for change.

We want all voluntary and community organisations working with London children and families to get involved:

  • Share ideas and good practice with organisations across London.
  • Get involved in borough campaigns and achieve real change locally.
Membership to the project is free. To find out more follow this link.