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JRF responds to increase in local welfare assistance scheme funding

JRF responds to increase in local welfare assistance scheme funding

10th Jun 2020
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Senior Conservative councillors urge Government to invest more in low-cost rented homes

Senior Conservative councillors urge Government to invest more in low-cost rented homes

28th May 2018
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General Election: Parliamentary seats where people are at highest risk of poverty

General Election: Parliamentary seats where people are at highest risk of poverty

15th May 2017
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Just about managing: Four million more people living on inadequate incomes in modern Britain

Just about managing: Four million more people living on inadequate incomes in modern Britain

15th Feb 2017
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Response to Housing White Paper

Response to Housing White Paper

7th Feb 2017
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Inclusive Growth Commission: Economic growth must reach our small towns and cities

Inclusive Growth Commission: Economic growth must reach our small towns and cities

22nd Sep 2016
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UK government needs a plan to boost poorest regions following Brexit

UK government needs a plan to boost poorest regions following Brexit

5th Jul 2016
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JRF launches new Hartlepool Action Lab to help tackle poverty

JRF launches new Hartlepool Action Lab to help tackle poverty

20th Jun 2016
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Responding to the Annual Poverty lecture speech

Responding to the Annual Poverty lecture speech

8th Feb 2016

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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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