Cast to end poverty Gavin Aitchison

Jayne, Rahela, Sarah and Stef discuss poverty, dignity, finding a voice and hope, as part of Challenge Poverty Week 2023. The poetry Rahela discusses can be found at www.church-poverty.org.uk/sameboat

Poet Matt Sowerby chats with Ben Pearson of Church Action on Poverty, on the role of the arts in social justice movements and their inspiring work in the pandemic. Read more at https://www.church-poverty.org.uk/how-we-can-use-poetry-to-accelerate-social-change/ and https://www.church-poverty.org.uk/sameboat

Wayne Green looks back on 25-years of anti-poverty activism, says why he has kept going, and gives tips to younger campaigners. Learn more about his current work at https://povertytruthadurworthing.weebly.com

Wayne Dobson of The Cedarwood Trust in North Shields tells of the values that drive their community role, and reveals their new plans to ensure everyone has access to good food, with dignity, agency and power.

Learn more about The Cedarwood Trust and its new plans at https://www.cedarwoodtrust.com/ and https://www.church-poverty.org.uk/dignity-and-community-in-the-north-east/

We hear first-hand how covid-related debt has swept one family into deep difficulties, and learn about the Reset The Debt campaign, which calls for Government action. Learn more at www.resetthedebt.uk

Ben Pearson is joined by Ellis Howard and Tia Clarke, to discuss recent comments in Parliament, regional similarities and inequalities, and the damage done by sweeping generalisations.