“It’s often said that Greater Manchester is a thriving and exciting place to be. If you’re doing well, that’s true. But it is not true for everyone. We have not eliminated poverty. There are still massive differences in the opportunities, wealth and life expectancy of people who live and work here – something which the COVID19 crisis has highlighted more starkly than ever. Macc is a supporter of GMPA because we want to call attention to these issues, the factors which cause them and build a movement which will create real change.”

“Oxfam’s mission is to tackle poverty wherever we see it, around the world and in the UK, by working with communities to fight the injustices and inequalities that fuel it. We are therefore very pleased to support the work of GMPA as a lead and convener, working in partnership to challenge policies and practices and put the voices of people in poverty at the centre of change, to make Greater Manchester a fairer place for all.”

“As one of the delivery partners behind the Greater Manchester Poverty Commission, the Diocese of Manchester is pleased to support the objectives and ongoing work of Greater Manchester Poverty Action. We welcome the opportunity to listen to the voices of those whose lives are most affected by poverty, to share with others the task of addressing issues across the sub-region, and together to build a better future for our people and communities.”

“Trafford Housing Trust is proud to be involved with initiatives to address poverty. Our work directly addresses the causes of poverty and reduces its impact. We collaborate with others with the aim of making the NW a region where no one is marginalised or discriminated against due to their financial circumstances and everyone has the chance of a decent and secure life. We want everyone to be able to heat their home; pay their rent; pay for essential food and clothing for themselves and their family; meet their household bills and transport costs and to be able to participate in social and cultural activities. We recognise the leadership GMPA provides on poverty-related matters and support its work as it closely aligns to our vision of a society transformed, free from poverty, inequality and injustice”

“The TUC in the North west recognises that Great Jobs are the best way to tackle poverty. Employment is no longer a path out of poverty as jobs have become low paid and insecure, so we need to restore this route out for those desperate to escape the poverty trap. That’s why we will be working with GMPA to make sure good work and decent wages are at the heart of their campaign”

“Addressing global inequalities is a key priority for researchers at The University of Manchester. Being a Principal Partner of Greater Manchester Poverty Action helps to build on our many collaborations to-date, ensuring our research impacts on policies and practices to reduce poverty and achieve more inclusive growth across our city region.”

“Our One Manchester vision commits us to using our skills and resources to build “Resilient Thriving Communities”. To achieve this it is essential that we work in partnership to address the effects of poverty, and it’s root causes. We provide money and debt advice in our communities, and support a range of projects that create opportunities to develop peoples potential. One Manchester supports Greater Manchester Poverty Action because we believe that it is only through working together and collective action that we can realise our ambitions.“

“The University of Salford is proud to support the work of GMPA through the Principal Partners Scheme. We strongly believe in evidence based policy making, and want to ensure that our research is able to make a difference to the Greater Manchester anti-poverty agenda“

“Great Places is proud to act as a Principal Partner for GMPA and support the excellent work the group is doing in Manchester. As a housing association with social value at its core, we strive to improve the lives of those living in our communities – whether that’s through financial advice, training and skills support, or helping our customers into employment. We believe that by working together, we can do more – collaboration is key to building a better future for those living in poverty across our city.”

“WCHG is proud to be supporting GMPA in the fight against poverty and inequality. We want to see poverty eradicated through strong and resilient communities.  We provide quality homes to over 20,000 people in South Manchester and are a living wage employer. About 50% of our workforce is from the local area, however we know that many of our residents live with the daily reality of poverty. Partnership working is key to addressing the causes of poverty and making a real difference to people’s lives”

“Kellogg’s has a long history of investing in the community so as a food company based in Greater Manchester since 1938, we are proud to support the work of GMPA through becoming a Principal Partner. Our focus is to help address food insecurity by providing food to people in need and supporting breakfast programmes for children. We welcome the work GMPA is doing to coordinate the GM Food Poverty Alliance and support the long term aim of eradicating food poverty in the region.”

“Salford City Council is proud to support the great work of Greater Manchester Poverty Action, as we share concern at the extent of poverty and inequality that continues to exist in our society. Tackling Poverty is at the heart of our vision for a better and fairer Salford and we are certain that if we work together we can make a real difference to the lives of people in Greater Manchester. We want our work to become a beacon of best practice in the fight against poverty. And this is our opportunity to drive positive change and inspire even more people and organisations to do the same.”

“Irwell Valley Homes is proud to be a principal partner for GMPA and support the fantastic work the group is doing to fight against poverty in Greater Manchester. At Irwell Valley Homes we aim to improve the lives of those living in our communities and create opportunities for our customers to enjoy life and realise their potential. We are concerned at the degree of poverty that exists in Greater Manchester, with poverty being an everyday reality for many of our customers. We believe that the GMPA shares our values and ambitions in making a real difference in people’s lives and will drive positive change in Greater Manchester.”

“Southway is proud to be a principal partner for GMPA and supports the important work the group does to fight against poverty in Greater Manchester. We are a committed and forward thinking not for profit community-based housing provider, and fighting poverty is a key priority for us. Our vision is having thriving communities and a key measure of this is that we will have helped to eliminate child poverty within the next ten years. We recognise that we will only achieve this by working in partnership with others.”

“Manchester Credit Union are supporting GMPA as we want to help them campaign and fight for solutions to the root causes of poverty, such as low pay and insecure work. Everyone has the right to a job which pays the real living wage and provides enough hours so people can support themselves and their families without a constant struggle. These are basic human rights and GMPA are doing everything they can to make sure they are available to everyone in Greater Manchester.”

The measure of any society is found in the way it treats those most in need and experiencing poverty, disadvantage and discrimination.  As a principal partner, Caritas Diocese of Salford, the Catholic Church’s local social action agency for parts of Greater Manchester and East Lancashire, is proud to collaborate with Greater Manchester Poverty Action.  Through GMPA, and other partners like our sister agency, Caritas Diocese of Shrewsbury, together we can build a more just society where poverty is eliminated.

GMPA provide such valuable leadership as we work together to prevent and tackle poverty in Greater Manchester. It’s a privilege to strengthen our support and collaboration with GMPA, and alongside our sister charity Caritas Salford, in becoming a Principal Partner and we’d urge other leaders across all sectors to join us.