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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
July 1, 2025 at 8:05 AM

Church Action on Poverty has a new Chief Exec – and we’ll continue to be a catalyst for change!

Dear JohnWe have a new Chief Exec – and we’ll continue to be a catalyst for change!You may be used to receiving emails from me about Church Action on Poverty. As of 1 July, I am stepping up to be Chief Exec of the charity. I want to thank you for giving, a…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
June 25, 2025 at 12:32 PM

We're halfway there! Help Your Local Pantry reach our donations target this week, and double your difference

Dear JohnWe’re halfway there! Donate to Your Local Pantry this week, and you can make double the difference!During Small Charity Week, if you make a donation to support our Local Pantry network, your gift will be matched by our partner, Global’s Make S…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
June 23, 2025 at 11:05 AM

Double your difference by donating to Your Local Pantry during Small Charity Week - NOW OPEN

Dear JohnWe’re very sorry - we were so excited about this that we sent our email too early this morning! The Big Give opens at 12pm, so you can now double your difference. Apologies to anyone who tried earlier this morning - please do follow the link n…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
June 23, 2025 at 8:05 AM

Double your difference by donating to Your Local Pantry during Small Charity Week!

Dear JohnDonate to Your Local Pantry this week, and you can make double the difference!To mark Small Charity Week, we’re delighted to announce that the Your Local Pantry network is being supported by the Big Give. If you’re able to make a donation to s…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
June 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM

"We need you" - please email your MP and help to make campaigners' voices heard

Dear JohnChurch Action on Poverty would like to share this message from Mary Passeri and Sydnie Corley - two of the disabled activists who are leading our campaign against the harmful and immoral cuts that are being planned to disability benefits:“We n…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
May 27, 2025 at 8:05 AM

Church Action on Poverty Sunday broke records - can you help us build on that success?

Dear JohnChurch Action on Poverty Sunday broke records - can you help us build on that success?The Church Action on Poverty Sunday that took place in March was the most successful we’ve had for many years. Churches across the UK used the ‘Dreams and Re…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
May 23, 2025 at 12:08 PM

“I felt that I had to justify my right to live" - read what happened when activists met the minster for disability

Dear JohnActivists have called for the disability minister to resign, after an “awful” meeting where he took no interest in what they had to say.Stef, Sydnie and Mary, three disabled women working with our ‘Speaking Truth to Power’ programme, met Steph…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
May 21, 2025 at 9:53 AM

Dignity, choice, hope: read our summer newsletter

Dear JohnRead the new issue of our SPARK newsletter here We say a fond farewell to our Chief Exec Niall Cooper as he moves on this summer. You can also read about the next steps for Let’s End Poverty, our campaign against immoral and har…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
May 16, 2025 at 10:30 AM

Church Action on Poverty: notification of new address

Dear JohnChuch Action on Poverty has moved to a new office!You can now find us at:Shared Space Initiative, Ground floor, Oakland HouseTalbot RoadOld TraffordManchester M16 0PQDon't worry if you've sent post to our old office - mail will be redirected for t…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
May 12, 2025 at 9:16 AM

Vacancy: we're looking for a new Chief Executive

Dear JohnPassionate about ending UK poverty? An empathetic innovative leader, strong on vision and strategy, with skills to run a medium-sized charity?We’re looking for a new Chief Executive to lead our staff team, and be responsible for providing over…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
May 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM

Read about Niall Cooper's 28 years of action on poverty - and join us to say farewell

Dear JohnYou're invited to a farewell celebration for Niall Cooper:Thursday 5 June 2025, 7pm, ZoomOr mark this milestone by making a donation to help tackle povertyChurch Action on Poverty's Chief Executive Officer Niall Cooper is leaving this summer. …
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
May 2, 2025 at 11:20 AM

Share dignity, choice and hope - become a Friend of Your Local Pantry

Dear JohnCould you help to share dignity, choice and hope in communities?Recently published Government data has shown the severe scale of poverty and food insecurity in the UK. One in ten UK households was living in food insecurity in 2023-24.That equa…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
April 25, 2025 at 9:43 AM

Change happens when people come together to make it happen!

Dear JohnChange happens when people come together to make it happen. We’d like to share a story of how activists with experience of poverty have been doing just that, with three UK universities.Members of the Speaking Truth To Power panel took part in a na…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
April 22, 2025 at 8:12 AM

Join us to celebrate 28 years of action on poverty

Dear JohnYou're invited to a farewell celebration for Niall Cooper:Thursday 5 June 2025, 7pm, ZoomOr mark this milestone by making a donation to help tackle povertyChurch Action on Poverty's Chief Executive Officer Niall Cooper is leaving this summer. …
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
April 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM

APOLOGY - correct link for volunteer sign-up

Dear JohnFixed link: could you help us reach out to churches and supporters?We’re very sorry, but this email was sent out last week with a broken link. This has now been fixed, so if you’re interested in helping with this, please try clicking the link …
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
April 11, 2025 at 1:32 PM

Volunteers needed - could you help us reach out to churches?

Dear JohnCould you help us reach out to churches and supporters?We need volunteers to help us get people signed up to take part in Church Action on Poverty Sunday.Church Action on Poverty Sunday is our key opportunity for fundraising in churches across…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
March 28, 2025 at 11:13 AM

John, 250 people have emailed their MPs about harmful cuts

Dear JohnPlease contact your MP and urge them to oppose harmful cutsIn this week’s spring statement, the Government announced drastic cuts to Britain’s social security system which are immoral, hugely harmful to some of the country’s poorest people, an…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
March 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM

John, please urge your MP to oppose immoral cuts that will harm vulnerable people

Dear JohnPlease contact your MP and urge them to oppose harmful cutsThis week, the Government proposed drastic cuts to Britain’s social security system which are immoral, hugely harmful to some of the country’s poorest people, and based on misleading s…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
March 14, 2025 at 3:32 PM

"Looking after and standing up for the poor is a biblical imperative" - read about the impact Church Action on Povetry Sunday had in one community

Dear JohnExploring dreams and realities“Hopefully with more time and more participants the message will be further embedded, and the stigma and embarrassment of poverty will be lifted so that more people can stand up and stare their stories. Supporting…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
March 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM

John, can you donate today to help people speak out about the realities of poverty?

Dear JohnPut your faith into action - make a donation todayWith your support, more people can speak out about the realities of poverty and share their dreams for a better world.Your donations enable projects like Dreams and Realities to take place. Thi…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
February 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM

Equp your church to act on poverty this Lent

Dear JohnThis Lent, you could equip your church to act on poverty - both here in the UK and globally.Act On Poverty is an inspiring and interactive course which we developed in collaboration with Christian Aid and other partners, to help churches speak…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
January 24, 2025 at 2:22 PM

Stories of hope: read our winter newsletter

Dear JohnLooking for stories that can give you hope for the coming year?Read the new issue of our SPARK newsletter here Add your optional caption text here Read about: art projects in Pantries… how the Dreams & Realities exhibition to…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
January 17, 2025 at 10:52 AM

Church Action on Poverty Sunday 2025 in your community

Dear JohnWith six weeks to go, there's still time for your church to be part of Church Action on Poverty Sunday 2025. Can you give, act and pray for an end to UK poverty with other churches across the UK on 2 March?We'll help you use the powerful, movi…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
January 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM

We met with the minister!

Dear JohnWe'd like to share with you some good news from before Christmas!Four community campaigners supported by Church Action on Poverty have met with a Government minister in London, to call for a new approach to working with people in hardship.Mary…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
December 20, 2024 at 11:21 AM

Thanks for being with us in 2024 - here are our highlights from the year!

Dear JohnAs we wrap up 2024 and start our Christmas break, we'd like to thank you for being with us this year in a growing movement to end poverty. We asked our team to share some of the inspiring and uplifting moments from 2024 that we and our partners ha…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
December 10, 2024 at 10:03 AM

LAST CHANCE - John, can you make a donation to Your Local Pantry this morning and have it doubled?

Dear JohnLAST CHANCE - DONATIONS MADE BEFORE 12 NOON TODAY WILL BE DOUBLED!Many thanks to everyone who's already donated to our Big Give Christmas appeal! We need just £1,500 more in donations to hit our target and ensure Local Pantries can be places o…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
December 9, 2024 at 11:20 AM

URGENT - John, give before noon tomorrow & your gift will be doubled! Help Local Pantries be places of hope.

Dear JohnURGENT - 24 HOURS TO DOUBLE YOUR DONATIONMany thanks to everyone who's already donated to our Big Give Christmas appeal! Generous donors have given over £3,000, which will be doubled by the Big Give. It will make a big difference to Local Pant…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
November 27, 2024 at 1:21 PM

Social media: follow us to be connected to an exciting movement

Dear JohnSocial media: follow us to be connected to an exciting movementEarlier this autumn, Church Action on Poverty decided that we will no longer be using X/Twitter. X was involved in promoting lies that sparked and sustained racist riots across the UK,…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
November 22, 2024 at 2:38 PM

Act On Poverty - join us for an online workshop on 27 November

Dear JohnWe're delighted to announce the Act On Poverty workshop - a short course to equip churches and groups to act on poverty, based on the Lent programme we shared earlier this year."Our group was really inspired by the Act on Poverty course. Now w…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
November 21, 2024 at 1:04 PM

Thanks to everyone who came to our Annual General Meeting last night!

Dear John,We were pleased to gather online with many of our dedicated supporters last night for our 2024 Annual General Meeting. It was wonderful to share stories about how together, we can reclaim dignity, agency and power.Here are some of the key links, …
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
November 8, 2024 at 12:04 PM

Church Action on Poverty - Sunday and survey

Dear JohnWe'd like to hear from you. To end UK poverty, we need to be part of a big, powerful movement. A movement made up of people like you.As we plan our work for the years ahead, we'd like to know more about our supporters, so that we can find bett…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
November 6, 2024 at 3:02 PM

Join us on 20 Nov for stories of people working together to uphold dignity, agency and power

Dear JohnJoin us on 20 November to hear stories of people working together to uphold values of dignity, agency and powerChurch Action on Poverty Annual General Meeting 2024 7:00pm - 8:15pmWednesday 20 November 2024You're invited to join other Church A…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
November 1, 2024 at 1:53 PM

Tell us what you think - and enter our prize draw

Dear JohnWe'd like to hear from you. To end UK poverty, we need to be part of a big, powerful movement. A movement made up of people like you.As we plan our work for the years ahead, we'd like to know more about our supporters, so that we can find bett…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
October 25, 2024 at 10:28 AM

Give, act and pray with us: resources available for Church Action on Poverty Sunday, 2 March 2025

Dear JohnWhat are the realities facing your community?What are your dreams for a world free from poverty?We're delighted to announce the publication of our resource pack for Church Action on Poverty Sunday, 2 March 2025.Give, act and pray with others t…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
October 18, 2024 at 8:05 AM

Over 170 church leaders support our call for an end to the two-child limit

Dear JohnMore than 170 church leaders from across the UK signed our letter, published today, which urges the Chancellor to scrap the unjust two-child limit in social security systems.Senior church figures from multiple denominations joined the growing …
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
September 30, 2024 at 8:05 AM

Join us on 20 November to hear stories of people working together to uphold values of dignity, agency and power

Dear JohnJoin us on 20 November to hear stories of people working together to uphold values of dignity, agency and powerChurch Action on Poverty Annual General Meeting 2024 7:00pm - 8:15pmWednesday 20 November 2024You're invited to join other Church A…
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  Liam Purcell, Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
September 20, 2024 at 8:05 AM

End the unjust two-child limit: over 100 church leaders have signed up already

Dear JohnOver 100 church leaders have already added their names to our call for an end to the UK's highly controversial two-child limit. Could you ask your church to sign the letter this Sunday?On our blog this week, Church Action on Poverty supporter …
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  Church Action on Poverty communications · [email protected]
September 6, 2024 at 12:29 PM

End the unjust two-child limit: add your church's support today

Dear JohnChurches around the UK are joining calls for an end to the UK's highly controversial two-child limit. Ask your church to sign the letter today. Sign the open letter The two-child limit means families are not allowed to access s…
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  Church Action on Poverty communications · [email protected]
August 20, 2024 at 8:05 AM

Wanted: honorary Treasurer for Church Action on Poverty

Dear JohnAre you an experienced treasurer or qualified accountant with experience of working with charities - or do you know someone who is?Wanted: honorary Treasurer for our Council of ManagementWe're looking for someone who could volunteer a day per …
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