Mon 6 - Sun 12 October 2025
About Challenge Poverty Week
The first Challenge Poverty Week was launched by the Poverty Alliance in 2013.
We wanted to highlight the injustice of poverty in Scotland, and to show that collective action based on justice and compassion can create solutions.
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Resources from CPW 2024
Daily Themes from CPW 2024
Blogs & briefings from CPW 2024
Guest Blog: Stories that should not be happening in 21st century Scotland
Angela Moohan, Chief Executive, The Larder After shouting and screaming at the reception staff the young man walked outside and started banging his head off a wall, he was frantic, screaming loudly and crying. Many people looked on, made their judgements and walked away in disgust. Not our Bonnie! She approached the man, by showing … Read more
Guest blog: A Strong Start to The Day – The Power Of A School Breakfast
Finlay Allmond, Scotland Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Magic Breakfast Every year at Magic Breakfast we ask teachers at our schools to tell us their stories of the impact they see from breakfast. One of those is about a teenager that we will call Austin. Austin is the middle child of five in a single … Read more
Guest blog: Menu for All – Joining Food and Support Access
Brenda Black,Chief Executive,Edinburgh Community Food Over the Summer, I saw a news report about Anita Alvarez, a swimmer who injured herself during World Championships after she struck the bottom of the pool and lost consciousness. Her coach realised something was wrong within seconds and dived in, saving Anita’s life, and preventing serious disability. It struck … Read more
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