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People crossing the street
Coronavirus: supporting our partners

Coronavirus: supporting our partners

19th Mar 2020
Mo Roberts
Giving thanks for the work of Mo Roberts

Giving thanks for the work of Mo Roberts

22nd Jan 2020
High street shoppers
Low-income voters could be a crucial force at the next election, according to landmark research

Low-income voters could be a crucial force at the next election, according to landmark research

8th Oct 2019
Newspapers
Poverty Safari scoops the UK’s most prestigious political writing prize

Poverty Safari scoops the UK’s most prestigious political writing prize

25th Jun 2018
Jobcentre Plus
Response to NAO report on Universal Credit rollout

Response to NAO report on Universal Credit rollout

14th Jun 2018
JRF and JRHT announces appointment of new Chair of Trustees

JRF and JRHT announces appointment of new Chair of Trustees

21st Jun 2017
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Threadbare Queen’s Speech means injustices will be left untouched

Threadbare Queen’s Speech means injustices will be left untouched

21st Jun 2017
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Our response to ONS Inflation Figures

Our response to ONS Inflation Figures

13th Jun 2017

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The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is an independent social change organisation working to solve UK poverty. Uniquely, we also run a housing association and care provider, the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust.

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Company Number: 12132713
Charity Number (Scotland): SC049712
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