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We owe it to children to bring ‘The Hidden Crisis’ into the light

11th March 2021

Across the UK, children are dealing with the emotional trauma the crisis has brought. While TLG staff and volunteers are doing what they can to help, we need UK-wide lasting change to support children's wellbeing and tackle the hidden crisis. Beth, TLG's Policy Lead, writes about what this could look like.

Beth Prescott

Before coming to TLG, Beth worked as a Fundraising Project Manager for poverty-relief charity Christians Against Poverty. Beth also has expansive experience in the political sector. Beth is a season ticket holder at Huddersfield Town and enjoys hiking through the Yorkshire countryside followed by a local ale in the pub.

My TLG Church Online experience!

22nd February 2021

"It was great to be reminded that whilst we, the local church, are the front line; we are resourced, encouraged, equipped and supported by TLG every step of the way!" Kate, Christchurch Clevedon

Kate

Kate is a TLG Early Intervention Coach

MPs vote to #KeepTheLifeline – it’s time for the Government to act

18th January 2021

Today cross-party MPs backed keeping the Universal Credit uplift, expanding holiday provision and the further rollout of laptop provision for children. It is time for the Government to act on these issues and commit now to the additional support for families.

Beth Prescott

As restrictions continue, so too must the lifeline

11th January 2021

Beth, TLG’s Policy Lead, on how the recent national lockdown restrictions mean the Government must commit now to extending the Universal Credit uplift.

Beth Prescott

Schools closures: what can be done to support children?

04th January 2021

As the Prime Minister tonight announced that schools will close once again, TLG highlights a number of concerns around how this will affect children and what can be done to mitigate those effects.

Beth Prescott

16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence: Period Poverty

10th December 2020

As part of the UN-led 16 days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, Ruth spotlights a widespread issue which too often hides in the shadows: period poverty. She draws attention to how this gender-based injustice is affecting girls right here in the UK and how severely it can impact upon their education and families.

Ruth Akinradewo

Ruth Akinradewo has a background in language-related roles, having studied French and Italian at Oxford University. In her time at Oxford, Ruth wrote and spoke extensively about social injustice – notably about racism, for national newspaper The Voice. Ruth is passionate about social justice: in addition to her role within TLG, Ruth is an Ambassador for Press Red, a Christian charity which seeks to raise awareness about gender-based violence. She is also a trustee for a Christian charity providing shelter to migrant women fleeing domestic abuse, who under current legislation have no recourse to public funds.

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