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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
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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
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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
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Response to NAO report on Universal Credit rollout

Response to NAO report on Universal Credit rollout

14th Jun 2018
Dr Tony Stoller CBE
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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Response to ONS Inflation Figures

Response to ONS Inflation Figures

16th May 2017
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Social justice needs to go beyond helping workless families

Social justice needs to go beyond helping workless families

4th Apr 2017
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Growth alone will not help just managing families squeezed by rising inflation

Growth alone will not help just managing families squeezed by rising inflation

2nd Feb 2017
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Response to ONS Inflation Figures - January 2017

Response to ONS Inflation Figures - January 2017

17th Jan 2017
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‘Life chances postcode lottery’ - analysis shows parts of country where children fall behind by age 5

‘Life chances postcode lottery’ - analysis shows parts of country where children fall behind by age 5

27th Dec 2016
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Scotland Budget: Solving poverty must go beyond education

Scotland Budget: Solving poverty must go beyond education

15th Dec 2016
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Autumn Statement: JRF response

Autumn Statement: JRF response

23rd Nov 2016
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Autumn Statement: Government has opportunity to support just managing families ahead of inflation increases

Autumn Statement: Government has opportunity to support just managing families ahead of inflation increases

15th Nov 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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40 Water End
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Copyright Joseph Rowntree Foundation 2021. A company limited by guarantee and a registered charity.
Company Number: 12132713
Charity Number (Scotland): SC049712
Charity Number (England and Wales): 1184957