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4in10 - London's Child Poverty Network

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It's London Challenge Poverty Week (14 - 20 October)
Co-ordinated by 4in10 London's Child Poverty Network
Take action for a #PovertyFreeLondon

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Why join London's child poverty network? Maddie, our Community Outreach Officer, explains the benefits of joining the hundreds of like-minded child poverty focused organisations who are already part of 4in10. Act now for a child poverty free London. Join us today.

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Incredibly fruitful first day of my visit to the #UnitedKingdom, listening to civil society on important #HumanRights issues such as child poverty, migration, observance of the European Convention on Human Rights, protest restrictions and the situation of trans people

Incredibly fruitful first day of my visit to the #UnitedKingdom, listening to civil society on important #HumanRights issues such as child poverty, migration, observance of the European Convention on Human Rights, protest restrictions and the situation of trans people
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Childcare comes with additional costs. Some parents take advantage of free nursery hours only to find they have to cover the cost of wraparound care and commuting to make working possible. Sometimes the additional costs simply don't add up.

Childcare comes with additional costs.

Some parents take advantage of free nursery hours only to find they have to cover the cost of wraparound care and commuting to make working possible.

Sometimes the additional costs simply don't add up.
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So pleased to have been able to support Commissioner for Human Rights to visit members of the 4in10 Network The Magpie Project & XLP to listen to mums and young people about their experiences. Poverty is absolutely a human rights issue first & foremost Trust for London City Bridge Foundation

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No child in London should be living in poverty in 2025. Join 4in10 and together, we'll make sure every London child can access their right to live in a safe, warm home and eat healthy food.

No child in London should be living in poverty in 2025.

Join 4in10 and together, we'll make sure every London child can access their right to live in a safe, warm home and eat healthy food.
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4 in 10 children in London live in poverty. We exist to change that. Join 4in10 today. [Image: A poster board in the London underground which features the charity 4in10's logo, a picture of a smiling girl and the words, "Take action now for a child poverty free London."]

4 in 10 children in London live in poverty.

We exist to change that.

Join 4in10 today.

[Image: A poster board in the London underground which features the charity 4in10's logo, a picture of a smiling girl and the words, "Take action now for a child poverty free London."]
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We are calling on the London Mayor to develop a child poverty strategy for London, that recognises childcare as a tool for reducing poverty and inequality. Read the report and our recommendations for: • UK Government • The London Mayor and GLA • Local Authorities

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Join us in the latest of our child poverty free community events - this time in Merton! 4in10.org.uk/civicrm/event/… 4in10.org.uk/civicrm/event/…

Join us in the latest of our child poverty free community events - this time in Merton! 4in10.org.uk/civicrm/event/… 4in10.org.uk/civicrm/event/…
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By joining 4in10, you'll be part of a 500+ strong team of like-minded organisations all working towards the same goal: to bring the London child poverty rate down to 0. We believe that no child in London deserves to live in poverty in 2025. Do you? Join us.

By joining 4in10, you'll be part of a 500+ strong team of like-minded organisations all working towards the same goal: to bring the London child poverty rate down to 0.

We believe that no child in London deserves to live in poverty in 2025. Do you? Join us.
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"People shouldn't have to choose between working and childcare." Childcare costs are a major driver of child poverty in the London and access to affordable and accessible childcare and early education is essential to tackling child poverty. Find out more in our report.

"People shouldn't have to choose between working and childcare."

Childcare costs are a major driver of child poverty in the London and access to affordable and accessible childcare and early education is essential to tackling child poverty.

Find out more in our report.
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30% of parents find it more difficult to find childcare than they did five years ago. Funding entitlements are not accessible to families unless they can be used without having to pay ‘top ups’ to childcare providers. Find out more in our report - Make Childcare Make Sense

30% of parents find it more difficult to find childcare than they did five years ago.

Funding entitlements are not accessible to families unless they can be used without having to pay ‘top ups’ to childcare providers.

Find out more in our report - Make Childcare Make Sense
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Read our latest Spotlight Interview! This time with Mayor's Fund for London. Want to do a spotlight interview? Contact Maddie 4in10.org.uk/spotlight-inte…

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"Childcare should be given to everyone" It's an important tool for reducing poverty and inequality in London. Our report, Make Childcare Make Sense, shares the views of parents with young children in London. Read the full report on our website.

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Stay up-to-date with news about how 4in10 members are working towards a child poverty free London. By signing up to our newsletter, you'll be the first to hear about new research, funding opportunities, events, campaigns and jobs within the London child poverty network.

Stay up-to-date with news about how 4in10 members are working towards a child poverty free London.

By signing up to our newsletter, you'll be the first to hear about new research, funding opportunities, events, campaigns and jobs within the London child poverty network.
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Why join 4in10 for a child poverty free London? Just ask our members, like Be Enriched. Connection and collaboration in the fight against London child poverty is a big draw for our members because together, we're so much stronger. Why are you a member of 4in10?

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Work or live in Merton? Want to work towards a child free Borough? Join us in the latest of our child poverty free community events - this time in Merton! 4in10.org.uk/civicrm/event/…

Work or live in Merton? Want to work towards a child free Borough?
Join us in the latest of our child poverty free community events - this time in Merton! 4in10.org.uk/civicrm/event/…
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As a first step towards universal childcare provision, we recommend that Government provide 15 hours for all two-year-olds . The full set of our recommendations is available in our Make Childcare Make Sense report. Download it on our website.