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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.

The economic insecurity trap

Financial insecurity is self-reinforcing. Setbacks mean reduced planning and saving, and increasing unemployment, income loss and housing costs. Financial vulnerability is persistent and widespread and not limited to people in poverty. Policy-makers need to tackle it.

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Social security

How to reduce pressure on welfare spend in a popular and lasting way

The new prime minister wants to reduce social security spend by tackling underlying causes of need, not with blunt cuts. This would be popular and effective.

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Cost of living

An Affordable Energy Guarantee

Guaranteeing a block of cheaper energy gives all households a safety net while providing the greatest support to those who need it most.

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Housing

How tax reform would make rent controls feasible to deliver

This first report from our Ending the Rent Squeeze programme shows combining rent control and tax reform is an impactful, viable way of bringing down rent costs.

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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 fairer future, free from poverty? Join us and use your skills to make a real difference.