This blog from Caroline Tosal-Suprun as part of our ongoing Community Economist project, which you can read more about here. Read the first blog, What is the Economy? What is a community economist? Someone with no formal training or in-depth knowledge about the economy who wants to be part of challenging economic inequality. By design, […]| Equality Trust
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Introduction In 2017 the 1forEquality campaign was launched. The campaign seeks the effective commencement, implementation and enforcement of Section 1 the Equality Act – the socio-economic duty – across Great Britain in order to improve the fulfilment and protection of everyday rights, and reduce inequality. This response has been developed by members of the campaign […] The post Equality Law: 1forequality’s Submission appeared first on Equality Trust.| Equality Trust
The below is our submission to the government consultation on the Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper. Consultation Questions Chapter 2: Reforming the structure of the health and disability benefits system 1. What further steps could the Department for Work and Pensions take to make sure the benefit […] The post Pathways to Work: Our Submission appeared first on Equality Trust.| Equality Trust
Introduction This response to the government’s call for evidence draws upon the Equality Trust’s research, collaboration with partners, stakeholder insights from place-based and participatory projects, and practitioner insights from the field. We have chosen to address the specific questions where we have the most relevant data and experience to make a contribution. This includes proposals […]| Equality Trust
What is the economy? It's a question a lot of us shy away from. The economy should work for us, and we should be able to understand how and why it's working the way it is.| Equality Trust
The Equality Trust campaigns across the UK for a more equal society that works better for everyone. Some projects are long-term, while others are for specific events. For a list of concluded projects, check our archive.| Equality Trust
With over 17 years of experience as a leading expert on equality and human rights, Rebecca has dedicated her career to advancing social justice through policy and legislation. Her current work, which focuses on advising government and parliament on matters relating to employment and children’s rights, has had a significant impact on shaping inclusive public […] The post Rebecca Thomas appeared first on Equality Trust.| Equality Trust
The below is our submission to the government consultation on the Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper. Consultation Questions Chapter 2: Reforming the structure of the health and disability benefits system 1. What further steps could the Department for Work and Pensions take to make sure the benefit […]| Equality Trust
I am a civil servant living in London since 2017, with a focus on climate and people. I am Franco-American, but have recently become a UK citizen, and very keen to partake in making this country and more equal and inclusive place. I have been lucky to mentor many colleagues, improve D&I in the civil […] The post Roseanne Fienga appeared first on Equality Trust.| Equality Trust
Jacob Smith is a housing-finance specialist at Bristol City Council, where he uses data to keep rents fair and strengthen social housing. As Treasurer of his local party he manages budgets that power grassroots campaigns and brings evidence on wealth inequality to doorsteps and community halls. A regular speaker on the human cost of austerity, […] The post Jacob Smith appeared first on Equality Trust.| Equality Trust
Prior to qualifying in Community Development Chris worked with homeless people and did youth work. Since 1990 Chris has focussed on equality working in and running Race Equality Councils and setting up and running health advocacy projects. Chris joined the Commission for Racial Equality in 2002 before moving to the Disability Rights Commission where he […] The post Chris Oswald appeared first on Equality Trust.| Equality Trust
Rosie Murphy is a midwife with expertise in tackling inequalities of care in NHS maternity services and across the wider NHS system. Rosie graduated as a midwife from Leeds University in 2009 and her first midwifery posts were in London. It was the contrast in population needs and service provision that first highlighted to her […] The post Rosie Murphy appeared first on Equality Trust.| Equality Trust
Introduction For the past 35 years, various governments have claimed to have variations on a similar set of goals for the UK economy: decarbonise; spread more wealth and growth out of London; end the housing crisis; encourage the growth of new (and frequently greener) industries; and to encourage stronger communities. It’s proved seemingly impossible for […]| Equality Trust
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Our new project will train Community Economists across the UK to tell the stories of economic inequality from the communities around them.| Equality Trust
Over the last six months we have been working with a group of young people to co-produce a project which explores ‘Reconstructing the Social Contract’. The idea of a social contract between the government and its citizens, which previous generations understood, has been steadily dismantled over the past four decades. This erosion has left young […]| Equality Trust
The Spirit Level changed the debate on inequality in 2009. 15 years on, Profs Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett have expanded their work with new data.| Equality Trust
