There are a number of charities working hard to combat poverty and support families that need financial assistance in the UK. To read more about the problems facing thousands of families in England, Scotland and Wales, and to find out how you can help, please follow the links below.
Save the Children: UK Child Poverty Appeal
In the UK, 1.4 million children live in severe poverty. With rising food and heating costs over the last 12 months this means a family of four have to feed
themselves on £20 a week. Save the Children has declared a 'crisis' for families in the UK, as it partners with UK charity Family Action to distribute cash
grants to around 1000 families who are struggling in the recession. Visit their website to read more and find out how you can donate.
The Frank Buttle Trust
The Frank Buttle Trust is the largest UK charity providing grant aid solely to individual children and young people in desperate need. For over half a
century, the Trust has helped many thousands of vulnerable children, young people and families throughout the United Kingdom. The Trust provides support
through various grant aid schemes. Find out how you can make a donation here.
Child Poverty Action Group
The leading charity campaigning for the abolition of child poverty in the UK and for a better deal for low-income families and children. CPAG relies on the
support of individuals and organisations to support their vital work - visit their website to find out
how you can make a donation.
Barnardo's: Child Poverty in the UK
Barnardo's aims to reduce the impact of poverty on children, young people, families and communities through social, economic and community action. Public
support and pressure on government is vital to make this campaign a success - visit their website to find out how you can help.
End Child Poverty
The Campaign to End Child Poverty is made up of more than 150 organisations including children's charities, child welfare organisations, social justice
groups, faith groups, trade unions and others, concerned about the unacceptably high levels of child poverty in the UK. Read more and find out how you can
get involved here.
