A better future is possible.

At the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, we work to speed up and support the transition to a future free from poverty, in which people and planet can flourish.

A Minimum Income Standard for the United Kingdom in 2024

The Minimum Income Standard provides a vision of the living standards that we, as a society, agree everyone in the UK should be able to achieve. This report sets out what households need to reach it in 2024.

Read the report

Latest

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Grassroots and non-profit perspectives on generative AI

Why and how do non-profit and grassroots organisations engage with generative AI tools, and the broader AI debate?

Report

AI for public good

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The future of care needs: a whole systems approach

This new approach brings together action to improve paid care with support for unpaid carers and social networks.

Briefing

Care

How to talk about private renting

This guide will help you communicate why improving renting is a vital part of ensuring everyone in the UK has a decent, affordable home.

Resource

Housing

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Funding

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation funds and works in partnership with other organisations to unlock the UK from poverty

Our people

Meet our leadership team and our teams of experts. You can also learn more about our trustees.

Careers

Do you want to help build a more equitable and just future, free from poverty? Join us and use your skills to make a real difference.