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- The Hidden Crisis of In-Poverty Work, a Frontline PerspectiveThe St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) (England and Wales) has published a report on in-work poverty, ‘The Hidden Crisis of In-Work Poverty – A Frontline Perspective.’ At its heart, the SVP is a front-line grass roots charity, dedicated to helping individuals and families facing poverty, homelessness, and other hardship. It celebrated its 180th anniversary in England and Wales last year. Over the past 24 months the number of requests for help received by the SVP increased by 143% . Its near 9,000 strong membership made over 309,000 visits to those in need, including supporting families struggling to make ends meet, rough… Read More »The Hidden Crisis of In-Poverty Work, a Frontline Perspective
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Founded in 1870 The Catholic Union of Great Britain was established to convene lay Catholics to work with people of good will to address the pressing policy challenges of the day. As an organisation of lay Catholics with members and supporters in every constituency we bring particular gifts in the social sciences, sciences, law, communications and business to this task. Today, under its new President Baroness Sheila Hollins, the Catholic Union is refreshing and renewing its work.