The Bristol Poverty Institute travelled to Westminster in historic moment, lobbying MPs to take urgent action against rising tide of hunger and hardship across UK. Against a backdrop of unprecedented cuts to social security for disabled people, representatives from community food organisations across the UK are calling for urgent steps towards an Essentials Guarantee to ensure Universal Credit is fit for purpose.
What works to reduce child poverty? Insights from across the globe. The latest report from the Global Coalition to End Child Poverty
Two Blog Posts: Benefit Reforms Analysis - what effect will the UK's benefit reforms have on people and poverty? and the Resolve Poverty Conference - what were the key takeaways?
The Net Zero Resilience Index (NZRI) determines vulnerability to an economic shock but also the resilience of the local economy: its ability to bounce back, pivot and provide new jobs for those affected. The NZRI highlights 32 Local Authorities that are more vulnerable to net zero as an economic shock and require additional policy support to ensure greater resilience.
The March Edition of the BPI Newsletter, available now, includes information on forthcoming meetings and events, together with a range of funding opportunities and poverty research related resources.
This academic year's (2024-25) BPI Seedcorn Fund projects have now been awarded! And we are delighted with the three interdisciplinary and innovative projects selected.
The December Edition of the BPI Newsletter, available now, includes information on forthcoming meetings and events, together with a range of funding opportunities and poverty research related resources.
The Bristol Poverty Institute (BPI) brought together staff from across the University for a day this November to volunteer at a local food bank and Social Justice Hub.
