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Child poverty map reveals deep disparities
Our new map illustrates the End Child Poverty campaign's study of poverty levels across the UK
20 February 2013
Sam Royston, Policy Adviser
Policy team
Teenage girl
Government confirms 'no going back' on low income measures of child poverty
'It's great to hear Education Minister David Laws setting out his commitment to acting on the underlying causes of child poverty, not just on the symptoms.'
01 March 2013
Sam Royston, Policy Adviser
Policy team
Palace of Westminster
Bishops’ letter highlights severe cuts in benefit up-rating bill
A letter from 43 bishops, published in the Sunday Telegraph, argues that a cap on benefits will put even more pressure on families.
11 March 2013
Sam Royston, Policy Adviser
Policy team
Zeina looking at camera
Seven months with MPs, practitioners and an amazing range of children
Our policy team volunteer Zeina writes about her experiences working across issues such as poverty, disability and asylum-seekers
27 June 2012
Zeina Whalley, Policy and Public Affairs Volunteer
Policy team
Houses of Parliament
Walking into Westminster
Lynne Woolley, our Policy and Parliamentary Volunteer, tells us all about visiting Parliament
27 December 2012
Lynne Wooley, Policy and Public Affairs Volunteer
Policy team
A group of fifteen people sitting at a table
Understanding the nature and scale of child poverty
The government launched its consultation on measuring child poverty in Lewisham last week - what do local residents think?
19 November 2012
Lynne Wooley, Policy and Public Affairs Volunteer
Policy team
Lynne Woolley
Introducing Lynne Woolley, Policy and Parliamentary Volunteer
Lynne explains her role and interest in ways charities that work with children and young people can help influence local and central government
09 December 2012
Lynne Wooley, Policy and Public Affairs Volunteer
Policy team
MPs and peers hear startling stories of life on asylum support
At the first evidence session of the parliamentary inquiry into asylum support for children and young people, experts said that essential needs are unmet
22 November 2012
Nadine Ibbetson, Policy Officer
Policy team
Sarah Teather MP
Asylum support inquiry report instigates parliamentary pressure for change
At a debate in parliament, MPs and ministers address low levels of asylum support for young people and their families.
04 March 2013
Nadine Ibbetson, Policy Officer
Policy team
Juanita sitting in a chair with feather boas attached to it
Graduating to become a volunteer
This week, Juanita became a volunteer at our Disability Advocacy Programme, the first young person to do so at the project
22 June 2012
Katie Evans, Senior Project Worker
Programme staff

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Great idea to map your run with the icons of London. Well done for finding the mental strength to run the VLM AGAIN, especially now you are an old man!

Mapping my route as I prepare for the London Marathon

Well done Joe, all in a good cause and will be thinking about you on the day.

Mapping my route as I prepare for the London Marathon

What I believe runaway children come from all backgrounds — from both urban and rural settings and from every socio-economic class. It is important to recognize the warning signs that your child might be exhibiting. Remember, thoughts of or plans to run away often start long before the child actually leaves. If the warning signs are recognized and acted upon, you may be able to prevent your child from becoming a runaway.

The Local Picture: Inadequate protection for runaway children