Mortgage holders need certainty and security in the coronavirus storm
5th Jun 2020
Here's four ways the Government can create a stronger lifeline for homeowners struggling to stay afloat.
A third of furloughed private renters worried about paying their rent when lockdown ends
4th Jun 2020
New research by JRF finds more than a third of furloughed private renters (37%) are worried about being able to pay their rent when the coronavirus lockdown ends.
Paul Kissack named JRF/JRHT Group Chief Executive
3rd Jun 2020
The board of trustees of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) and the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) announced today that Paul Kissack will be the new Group Chief Executive.
This is poverty.
In this powerful new short film, from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) and Connected Pictures, the experiences of seven people from around the UK are boldly illustrated in their own words.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: changes can help us all stay afloat
15th May 2020
Next steps must carefully balance the need to support people back to work safely, and maintain an anchor that protects those who can't from being swept into poverty, says Mike Hawking.
How to wind down the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme while keeping us all afloat
15th May 2020
Support people back to work safely, and maintain an anchor that protects those who can't from being swept into poverty.
JRF responds to NHS data on coronavirus in areas with high deprivation scores in Scotland
13th May 2020
JRF responds to Chancellor’s furlough scheme announcement
12th May 2020
JRF responds to the Chancellor’s update on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Working to reduce people’s risk of poverty during COVID-19 outbreak
11th May 2020
COVID-19 is having a far-reaching impact across our society. What does it mean for people already caught up in poverty before it began?
JRF responds to ONS figures on occupation and coronavirus
11th May 2020
JRF responds to data showing rates of coronavirus deaths are higher in certain occupations.
JRF and JRHT donate £100,000 to support coronavirus emergency response in York
7th May 2020
JRF and JRHT announce £100,000 funding grant for the Two Ridings Community Foundation to support its response to coronavirus.
JRF responds to ONS figures on ethnicity and coronavirus
7th May 2020
JRF responds to new data from the ONS showing coronavirus risk for different ethnic groups.
Talking about coronavirus and poverty: a guide to framing your messages
5th May 2020
How we talk about poverty matters. And amidst the stress, uncertainty and pressure of the coronavirus pandemic, our words are more important than ever. This guide is here to help you frame your messages on coronavirus and poverty - to help your words inspire action and drive change.
Four steps to unlock affordable home-ownership
4th May 2020
Home-ownership policies should help households currently locked out of home-ownership, not those who already have the keys, says Rachelle Earwaker.
JRF responds to ONS figures on coronavirus in deprived areas
1st May 2020
Responding to figures from the ONS showing that age-standardised mortality rate of deaths involving COVID-19 in the most deprived areas of England was 55.1 deaths per 100,000 population compared with 25.3 deaths per 100,000 population in the least deprived areas.
Food banks report record spike in need as coalition of charities call for lifeline
1st May 2020
A coalition of charities, including Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG), Children’s Society, Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF), StepChange and Turn2us, is calling for a temporary Coronavirus Emergency Income Support Scheme to ensure people facing financial hardship can access the resources needed to stay afloat.