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Tackling the big questions on child poverty: how do families end up in poverty?

12th November 2020

With increasing awareness around child food poverty and the recent announcement by the Government to fund holiday provision throughout 2021, there were a lot of questions and myths around child food poverty raised. This blog series will tackle some of those, while also explaining why TLG’s Box of Hope campaign is still so important this winter.

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.

TLG’s statement: More support made available for families

10th November 2020

The Government has announced a package of support for families following the campaign for holiday provision. TLG welcomes these measures and will continue to campaign for further support. Read our statement here.

Beth Prescott

Judged by the Content of Our Character

30th October 2020

Hannah, from TLG's North Birmingham Education Centre, reflects on recent lessons with the students relating to Black History Month, as well as her own personal experiences.

Hannah Lawlor

Hannah leads on REVIVE and emotional wellbeing at our North Birmingham centre. Hannah has a background in overseas missions and church ministry and she has a passion for social justice. Hannah is German, married to a Canadian, and they enjoy exploring new cities, good food, and learning from other cultures.

Homegrown heroes: Lesley and Deborah

30th October 2020

Lesley, Key Supporter Relationship Manager at TLG, speaks about what Black History Month means to her and who her homegrown hero is.

Beth Prescott

There is still time for action on child hunger

21st October 2020

Transforming Lives for Good (TLG)'s statement in response to today's debate and vote in the House of Commons on holiday provision for children on Free School Meals.

Beth Prescott

Black History is World History.

19th October 2020

Ruth Akinradewo draws attention to the importance of an accurate and honest portrayal of our history, reminding us that black history is part of not just British history, but world history – and belongs to us all, all year round.

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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