Reports & Publications
Below are all the publications and reports from the End Child Poverty Coalition
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Local indicators of child poverty after housing costs, 2023/24
Estimates of child poverty after housing costs in parliamentary constituencies and local authorities. Produced by Loughborough University for the Coalition.
June 2025
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At the limit
Scrapping the two-child limit to reduce child poverty and boost local economies. Produced by the Coalition.
April 2025
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Key arguments & messaging to support lifting the two child limit
This joint briefing calls for the lifting of the two-child benefit limit which pushes primarily working families into poverty and its abolition is the most cost-effective way to reduce child poverty. Produced by 38 Degrees and the Coalition.
March 2025
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Recommendations for the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill – clause
23, Branded School Uniform
Recommendations devised by young people with personal experience of growing up in a low-income household, whilst attending schools which require pupils to wear branded uniforms. Produced by the Coalition.
January 2025
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Eight Tests for the Child Poverty Strategy – Short Version
Shortened version of the 8 tests which are the key areas against which we will test the Child Poverty Strategy when it is published in Spring 2025. Represents the shared view of 120 members of the Coalition.
December 2024
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Eight Tests for the Child Poverty Strategy – Full Version
Full version of the 8 tests which are the key areas against which we will test the Child Poverty Strategy when it is published in Spring 2025. Represents the shared view of 120 members of the Coalition.
December 2024
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The Two-Child Limit to Benefit Payments: Pushing Families into Poverty
The two-child limit on benefit payments is leading to severe financial struggles to afford essentials and causing long-lasting psychological distress for both parents and their children. Produced by the Coalition.
October 2024
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End Child Poverty Coalition Submission to the Low Pay Commission
Discusses the challenges faced by young workers especially those from low-income backgrounds due to age-related pay disparities, the cost-of-living crisis and low apprenticeship wages and advocates for fair pay and immediate reform. Produced by the Coalition.
June 2024
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Child Poverty Across the UK
A briefing on the Local Child Poverty Statistics. Produced by Loughborough University for the Coalition.
June 2024
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Local indicators of child poverty after housing costs, 2022/23
Estimates of child poverty after housing costs in parliamentary constituencies and local authorities. Produced by Loughborough University for the Coalition.
June 2024
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Child poverty after housing costs, 2015-2023
Excel spreadsheet showing child poverty levels in local authorities and parliamentary constituencies. Produced by the Coalition.
June 2024
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All Kids Count Campaign: Briefing for MPs
Every Parliamentary Constituency is now blighted by the impact of the two child limit. Produced by the Coalition as part of the All Kids Count Campaign.
December 2023
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Low Pay Commission Consultation Response
Informed by the experiences of the Youth Ambassadors, the response advocates for the abolition of all age-related minimum wage and apprentice pay bands and instead proposes a universal National Living Wage for all workers regardless of age. Produced by the Youth Ambassadors of the Coalition.
June 2023
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Child Poverty Across the UK: Briefing for MPs
A briefing on local child poverty rates after housing costs. Produced by Loughborough University for the Coalition.
June 2023
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Local indicators of child poverty after housing costs, 2021/22
Summary of estimates of child poverty after housing costs in local authorities and parliamentary constituencies, 2014/15-2021/22. Produced by Loughborough University for the Coalition.
June 2023
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Child poverty after housing costs estimates, 2015-22
Excel spreadsheet showing the estimated poverty rates for countries, local authorities and parliamentary constituencies. Produced by the Coalition.
June 2023
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Six years in: The two-child limit is pushing 1.1 million children deeper into poverty
This briefing marks the sixth anniversary of the two-child limit, outlining how the policy has affected children over the last six years. Co-produced by CPAG, the Coalition, the Church of England, Benefit Changes & Larger Families.
April 2023
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Changing Children’s Lives: Ending the Injustice of Child Poverty in the UK
Presents practical recommendations for the UK government to eliminate child poverty by ensuring families have sufficient income, secure housing and that children can thrive and learn. Produced by the Coalition.
January 2023
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We’re Skint! Young People’s Experience of the Cost of Living Crisis
Reports on the experiences of young people aged 16-25 in the UK regarding the impact of the cost of living crisis. Discussions include concerns, struggles and recommendations for decision-makers. Produced by the Youth Ambassadors of the Coalition.
November 2022
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Talking About Poverty Action Toolkit
This toolkit contains resources and activities for groups who want to start the conversation around poverty in the UK – especially for groups of people who are ‘experts by experience’. Produced by the Youth Group of the Coalition.
November 2022
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Local indicators of child poverty after housing costs, 2020/21
Summary of the findings from the latest data on child poverty in local areas. Produced by Loughborough University for the Coalition.
July 2022
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Child poverty after housing costs estimates, 2015-21
Excel spreadsheet showing the estimated poverty rates for countries, local authorities and parliamentary constituencies. Produced by the Coalition.
July 2022
