Poverty1 day agoFamilies paying extra because of 'poverty premium'Households in the West Midlands are paying an extra £241m a year for essentials, according to new research.1 day ago27 Jun 2026Funding of £500k to tackle child povertyDream Big South Yorkshire Fund is the first child-centred investment fund in the country.27 Jun 202626 Jun 2026Charity celebrates 50 years of 'transformative' holidaysSheffield Family Holiday Fund provide much-needed holidays for families facing adversity.26 Jun 202618 Jun 2026'I won't be able to afford to eat before long'About a third of households using food banks in the South Cotswolds are doing so for the first time.18 Jun 202611 Jun 2026The Cornish charity happy to keep its help hiddenThe team at Hidden Help says they are busier than ever and need more volunteers to sign up.11 Jun 20263 Jun 2026'Without free meal, it's a cup of soup for dinner'Community cafe in Boston says numbers rose from about 60 to more than 90 at the start of the year.3 Jun 202621 May 2026Woman's debts reach £26k as she battles poverty21 May 202621 May 2026Cost of living leaves food bank appealing for helpCost of living crisis creates a "perfect storm" affecting donors and those in need, a charity says.21 May 202620 May 2026Moped rider drives through shop on Grimsby estateResidents of the Willows estate, in Grimsby, say moped riding in shop is not a surprise on 'forgotten estate'. 20 May 2026...