London Challenge Poverty Week is taking place next week. With cuts to Universal Credit, and increasing fuel costs, more people than ever are at risk of going hungry, losing their homes or being cold this winter.
Read more here about the week, its history and its aims.
Get involved
Get involved in the week by holding or joining an event or activity. Read the guide to getting involved here.
Attend an event
To see a full list of the week's events - see here.
Themes for the week are as follows:
- Monday 11 October: Housing and homelessness
- Tuesday 12 October: Income and employment
- Wednesday 13 October: Health & mental health
- Thursday 14 October: Education and childcare
- Friday 15 October: Hunger and food insecurity
Local help and support
Many local services are listed on Connected Kingston that can offer advice and support in these areas. Click on the links below for more information.
Citizens Advice Kingston can provide information, advice and support on a number of topics including debt, employment, immigration, consumer, legal, relationships, and health and social care. Call them on 020 3166 0953 or email them for help.
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