Sarah Hackett

Latest research from Oct finds around 7 million low-income households are still going without essentials. 📢 This number has barely moved for three years. 5.4 million low-income households said they were unable to afford enough food in the past 30 days. jrf.org.uk/cost-of-living…

Bangladeshi, Black African and Pakistani families are up to 5x more likely to be living in severe poverty for a long time compared to white families in the UK 📢 We've carried out new research to understand what these families experience and why they have this elevated risk 1/6

Today we join over 240 orgs to stand in solidarity with those affected by the recent acts of violence, many of whom have already fled unimaginable horrors to try to find safety. Read the full statement from @RefugeeTogether: togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/more-than-200-… #TogetherWithRefugees

We know the #CostOfLivingCrisis disproportionately affects vulnerable people such as low-income families, older people & people with disabilities. Ahead of the #GeneralElection, you can encourage action by emailing your candidates today. 👇 act.svp.org.uk/page/151684/ac…

@wugolini @HCAatEdinburgh Huge congrats, Wendy! So well deserved! 🥂

Delighted to announce that I have been promoted to Professor of Second World War Studies @HCAatEdinburgh Thanks to everyone who had faith in me along the way and gave me so much support!

Working in partnership with @CAFOD, we are encouraging parishes to reach out to prospective MPs & use their Catholic voice ahead of the General Election. Together, we can engage & make a difference, raising questions about the key issues affecting our communities. 👇 1/2

Just three days to go until we celebrate #VolunteersWeek 2024! The week marks a national celebration of #volunteers and their incredible contribution to our communities! Learn more about volunteering with the SVP today! svp.org.uk/volunteer

Ahead of the General Election on 4 July, the SVP & @CAFOD are inviting parishes to reach out to their candidates to make sure those who want to represent us in the next Government hear loud & clear that their constituents want action on poverty, hunger, & injustice. 👇 1/2

4.3 million children across the UK are living in poverty @CPAGUK and @changing_r's project #HopeStartsHere draws attention to the challenges facing households on a low income. Listen to their experiences and hopes for a better future for their children: changingrealities.org/hope.

A vital discussion @wowfest with a panel who are both experts and campaigners being introduced by @AtasNatalija of The Poverty Research and Advocacy Network on Poverty and Resistance.

Looking for an opportunity to show kindness this summer? If you're 18 -35 and would like to support our incredible St Vincent's Newcastle centre, we're delighted to welcome you to join our SVP1833 Service Day on 15 June! 1/2 👇

National Geographic Picture of The Year. Black images are shadows of zebras. Zoom in and you will see zebras. 📸: Beverly Joubert

Nearly 300,000 people in England are homeless and millions more are stuck renting privately. It doesn’t have to be this way. 📢 We support @Shelter’s #MadeInSocialHousing campaign to build more social homes - so more people have the chance to build happy, healthy lives.

Lovely to see our St Vincent's Newcastle centre featured in @BBCNews this week! Due to increased demand, the centre will be expanding its low cost food & clothing market into a five days per week service. Read more today! bbc.com/news/articles/… #Charity #CostOfLivingCrisis

This is more than "wet weather" @bbcnews. We have to be clear with the public about the devastating costs the climate emergency is already having bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Today we are saddened by the passing of the Safety of Rwanda Bill & we continue to call for a change in the approach & attitude towards people seeking sanctuary. 1/2

We're particularly concerned that poverty rates for Bangladeshi children have increased by 5 percentage points since last year. Now over *two thirds* of Bangladeshi children are living in poverty in the UK.