Putting families first
Join our campaign urging the Government to prioritise family support
Everyday, The Salvation Army helps families unable to escape poverty because Government support systems are failing. We are calling on the Government to give families the help they need.
During certain times of year like summer, the lack of free school meals and cost of school uniforms push some families into greater hardship and poverty."
New research shows that 43% of parents are worried that the cost of the summer holidays and preparing their children to go back to school after the summer holiday will put them into financial difficulty.
Sign our petition today and stand alongside the millions of families across the UK trapped in poverty.
14.4 million households across the country live hand to mouth because they can't afford the basics like housing, heating and three meals a day.
The most vulnerable families can no longer rely on the welfare safety net to provide the very basics like enough money to eat and pay rent.
The Government must invest in ensuring the poorest of parents can afford to feed and house their children and access help into employment and affordable childcare.
Join us in urging the government to prioritise families and help lift them out of poverty.
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Summertime means struggling families could skip meals
43% of families worried about being pushed into financial difficulty over the summer holidays.
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Shipley Uniform Hub extend hours after demand almost triples
The standalone hub supported 400 families with 1,600 items last year.
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Summer of sports kicks off at Keighley Salvation Army
With Euros and Olympics this summer, there will plenty of activities to join in with in Keighley.
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Community Wardrobe in central London responds to huge demand
Community Wardrobe at Regent Hall is experiencing a huge demand for clothing and school uniforms.