Over one in four children in the UK live in poverty, with many families unable to afford basic necessities or activities. Growing up in poverty negatively impacts children's development and costs society an estimated £25 billion per year. Certain groups are more at risk of living in poverty, including families with children, single parents, workless households, some ethnic minorities, those with disabilities, and those in inner London. Reducing child poverty requires addressing issues like unemployment, low wages, and inadequate benefits.
3. -There are 3.6 million children living in
poverty in the UK today. That’s 27 per
cent of children, or more than one in four
-Child poverty blights childhoods. Growing
up in poverty means being cold, going
hungry, not being able to join in activities
with friends. For example, 62 per cent of
families in the bottom income quintile
would like, but cannot afford, to take their
children on holiday for one week a year.
-Child poverty imposes costs on broader
society – estimated to be at least £25
billion a year.
4. Who lives in poverty?
Families with children Certain ethnic minorities
Lone parents Workless families or households
People with a disability Those living in Inner London
7. Why should we help? BECAUSE the
BIBLE says so
Deuteronomy 15:11 ...
There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be open-
handed toward your brothers and toward the poor and needy in your land.
Joshua 1:14-15
...You are to help your brothers until the LORD gives them rest, as he has done for
you...
Psalm 140:12
I know that the LORD secures justice for the poor and upholds the cause of the
needy.
