Research & publications

See our latest publications, including reports, policy briefings, and evaluations.

Our policy asks and campaigning are rooted in evidence from food banks in our community, and the people who use them.

We use our evidence to campaign for change so that in the future no one needs to use a food bank to survive. See more about our work to change policy.

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Youth Perceptions of Poverty in the UK
01 Jul 2023
This research surveyed 1,000 young people across the UK to understand their views and experiences on the topics of poverty and hunger.
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Cash or food? Exploring effective responses to destitution
22 Mar 2023 Joe Farnworth-Mayers, Beatrice Orchard
Discover evidence-based recommendations for supporting people facing destitution, including cash-first approaches.
CommunityFood banksLocal governmentMoneySocial security
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Debt and deductions factsheet
02 Dec 2022
This fact sheet summarises the latest research and data on benefit deductions for debt repayment and their impact on people's ability to afford essentials.
MoneySocial security
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Local lifelines: Investing in local welfare during and beyond Covid-19
02 Dec 2022 Ellie Thompson, Emily Spoor, Rory Weal
This report advocates for extended emergency funding for local welfare in England during and beyond COVID-19, highlighting its long-term role in supporting people through financial hardship.
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The True Cost of Living: The action needed to stem the rising tide of destitution
02 Mar 2022 Rory Weal
This report shares findings on the impact of the cost of living crisis on people on Universal Credit, highlighting why the government must urgently uprate benefits in line with inflation.
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Debt to government, deductions and destitution
02 Feb 2022 Alex Bennett-Clemmow, Joanne Oguntimehin, Gail Steeden, Sinead Jefferies
This research report with Humankind explores people's experiences with government debt, its impacts, and pathways to a fairer, safer approach.
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