CNE - Poverty Proofing©

Poverty Proofing©

A nationally recognised tool for removing barriers faced by people living in poverty.

In the UK, approximately 20% of people live in poverty. They often face additional barriers to participating in important experiences, such as school, healthcare, and cultural and community activities. Our Poverty Proofing© service supports organisations to listen to the experiences of those living in poverty and to use that insight to identify and address barriers to participation and stigma. We also provide training on the impact of poverty and how teams can ‘Poverty Proof’ their decision-making. The outcome is reduced inequalities, making it possible for everyone to participate and thrive in vital services, cultural experience and within their communities, regardless of financial background.

Poverty Proofing© Children North East deliver services, support and initiatives that provide a platform for children, young people and families to work through issues, take action and provide them with the tools to reach their full potential. These include therapeutic services, mental health support, youth work, family support, domestic abuse services, community-based support, consultations with young people and Poverty Proofing©.