NECPC is a cross-sector regional network which believes child poverty in the North East of England is not inevitable and ending it is worth working for, together. Read more: https://nechildpoverty.org.uk/https://bsky.app/profile/nechildpoverty.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/nechildpoverty.bsky.social/post/3mth75xuwic2gImportant findings from our friends at CPAG on the need for Government to do more to raise awareness of its welcome expansion of free school and college meals to all children and young people in families receiving Universal Credit 👇 [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Aug 2026 16:56 +0000at://did:plc:h7dp7cs4tejoxdeqipq6lfkc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mth75xuwic2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/nechildpoverty.bsky.social/post/3mpgra77rvc2qGreat to see this BBC News report on investment in young people by Middlesbrough's Elected Mayor, Chris Cooke - with insights from our friends at Youth Focus: North East and Middlesbrough Youth Mutual 👇 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn4rz9d9xm4o29 Jun 2026 15:06 +0000at://did:plc:h7dp7cs4tejoxdeqipq6lfkc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgra77rvc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/nechildpoverty.bsky.social/post/3mpgooov6as2qLast week the Tees Valley Combined Authority Cabinet formally approved their new Local Growth Plan. Really important that the plan has clear stated aims of putting more money into families' pockets, and reducing levels of economic hardship, poverty and deprivation across all parts of Tees Valley.29 Jun 2026 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:h7dp7cs4tejoxdeqipq6lfkc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgooov6as2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/nechildpoverty.bsky.social/post/3mpgloxbybk2qRound 4 of the North East Mayor's Opportunity Fund is now open for applications, with a focus on community organisations providing local residents with cost of living support. More info here on how to apply (deadline 27 July) ⤵️ https://www.northeast-ca.gov.uk/news/education-skills-and-inclusion/mayor-takes-direct-action-with-new-funding-to-help-families-through-cost-of-living-crisis29 Jun 2026 13:27 +0000at://did:plc:h7dp7cs4tejoxdeqipq6lfkc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgloxbybk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/nechildpoverty.bsky.social/post/3mm4uasstts2a📣 Are you aged 11-30 and live in Northumberland, North Tyneside, Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, South Tyneside or County Durham? Please share your views in the Youth Voice Census - a short anonymous survey which will help improve opportunities for young people in this part of our region 👇18 May 2026 12:17 +0000at://did:plc:h7dp7cs4tejoxdeqipq6lfkc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm4uasstts2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/nechildpoverty.bsky.social/post/3mm4sx2uxqs2qFantastic to see the national campaign to scrap the two-child limit - All Kids Count, led by the End Child Poverty Coalition - shortlisted by @smkcampaigners.bsky.social for Campaign of the Year 👇18 May 2026 11:54 +0000at://did:plc:h7dp7cs4tejoxdeqipq6lfkc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm4sx2uxqs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/nechildpoverty.bsky.social/post/3mki2bqgte22a🏠 Great to join the launch of the North East Housing Partnership's refreshed prospectus this morning at @sunderlandcollege.bsky.social's Housing Innovation & Construction Skills Academy, with a keynote from North East Mayor, Kim McGuinness.27 Apr 2026 12:14 +0000at://did:plc:h7dp7cs4tejoxdeqipq6lfkc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mki2bqgte22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/nechildpoverty.bsky.social/post/3misxc5bos22w📢 Today is a good day for children, as the two-child limit in Universal Credit is officially lifted. 🚸 Across the UK, 450,000 children will be lifted out of poverty as a result of this hugely important measure. Tens of thousands of families across our region will feel the gain from next month.06 Apr 2026 09:30 +0000at://did:plc:h7dp7cs4tejoxdeqipq6lfkc/app.bsky.feed.post/3misxc5bos22whttps://bsky.app/profile/nechildpoverty.bsky.social/post/3mijgwz2ops2v🌸 🐣 Take a look at what's in the Spring 2026 edition of our e-newsletter, with a round up of news from NECPC and our partners - including a 'hold the date' notice for a new event we're planning with others in Tees Valley: https://mailchi.mp/18d2e07fda0f/necpc-e-news-spring-202602 Apr 2026 14:43 +0000at://did:plc:h7dp7cs4tejoxdeqipq6lfkc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijgwz2ops2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/nechildpoverty.bsky.social/post/3mhxnk57qyk2e🚸 New data published by the Department for Work and Pensions today shows that almost 1️⃣ in 3️⃣ (30%) babies, children and young people across the North East were growing up in poverty in 2024/25.26 Mar 2026 12:53 +0000at://did:plc:h7dp7cs4tejoxdeqipq6lfkc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxnk57qyk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/nechildpoverty.bsky.social/post/3mhsym3lqts2lEarlier this year, the Education and Work & Pensions Committees in Parliament announced a joint inquiry into the Government's new national child poverty strategy: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/9581/realising-potential-delivering-the-child-poverty-strategy/news/211612/committees-launch-joint-inquiry-on-governments-child-poverty-strategy/ https://tinyurl.com/3843yrsp24 Mar 2026 16:28 +0000at://did:plc:h7dp7cs4tejoxdeqipq6lfkc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhsym3lqts2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/nechildpoverty.bsky.social/post/3mhqdzjdbpk2vLast week, the Bill that officially ends the two-child limit in Universal Credit went through its final stage and is now law This will lift tens of thousands of babies, children and young people across the North East out of poverty - and will see tens of thousands more living in less deep hardship [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Mar 2026 15:14 +0000at://did:plc:h7dp7cs4tejoxdeqipq6lfkc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhqdzjdbpk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/nechildpoverty.bsky.social/post/3mhq7pgx4ss2gGreat to see this recent update from one of our members, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, on the extensive work taking place through their local child poverty network to reduce poverty for families, and open up opportunities for children & young people 👇 https://www.stockton.gov.uk/article/20692/Tackling-child-poverty-in-Stockton-on-Tees23 Mar 2026 13:57 +0000at://did:plc:h7dp7cs4tejoxdeqipq6lfkc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhq7pgx4ss2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/nechildpoverty.bsky.social/post/3mh6hndbqu22nWe're really pleased to see this continued commitment from Sunderland City Council - part of the NECPC network - to proactively ensuring all eligible families are identified and registered for free school meals 👇 https://sunderlandmagazine.com/sunderland-free-school-meals-campaign-returns-to-support-more-families/16 Mar 2026 12:31 +0000at://did:plc:h7dp7cs4tejoxdeqipq6lfkc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh6hndbqu22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/nechildpoverty.bsky.social/post/3mguv22foes2kGreat to see part of our North East Child Poverty Commission network, South Tyneside Council, strengthening their work tackling child poverty across the borough, through expanding their work with local schools. Read more ⤵️ https://southtyneside.gov.uk/article/29741/Recruits-Strengthen-Action-on-Child-Poverty12 Mar 2026 17:04 +0000at://did:plc:h7dp7cs4tejoxdeqipq6lfkc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mguv22foes2khttps://bsky.app/profile/nechildpoverty.bsky.social/post/3mfpbgqiekc2iImportant piece from @resolvepoverty.org, on the potential unintended consequences of lifting the two-child limit in Universal Credit, if the interaction of this with 'income-banded' Council Tax Reduction schemes isn't addressed. [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Feb 2026 18:05 +0000at://did:plc:h7dp7cs4tejoxdeqipq6lfkc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfpbgqiekc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/nechildpoverty.bsky.social/post/3meo3smuzzk2zGreat to see the new Crisis & Resilience Fund being officially launched in Sunderland last week, with three years of funding; a strong focus on prevention; and prioritising a cash-first (but not cash-only) approach to supporting families in financial crisis ⤵️ https://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/people/watch-as-employment-minister-visits-city-to-unveil-ps1bn-plan-to-eradicate-need-for-food-banks-550144812 Feb 2026 13:26 +0000at://did:plc:h7dp7cs4tejoxdeqipq6lfkc/app.bsky.feed.post/3meo3smuzzk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/nechildpoverty.bsky.social/post/3mem3rwvi3s2dAnother grey day at Grey’s Monument - but thank you to Newcastle Building Society for hosting us in their new Monument branch community room for what was a lively and productive North East Child Poverty Commission meeting this afternoon.11 Feb 2026 18:21 +0000at://did:plc:h7dp7cs4tejoxdeqipq6lfkc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mem3rwvi3s2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/nechildpoverty.bsky.social/post/3me44xjrmz226🗨️ 'The beginning of the end of one of the worst policies imposed on children in modern times' Read our Chair Beth Farhat's response to this week's vote in Parliament on the legislation that will end the two-child limit in Universal Credit, from this April 👇 https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/north-east-anti-poverty-campaigners-3336434105 Feb 2026 09:59 +0000at://did:plc:h7dp7cs4tejoxdeqipq6lfkc/app.bsky.feed.post/3me44xjrmz226https://bsky.app/profile/nechildpoverty.bsky.social/post/3me24ca7hx22jYesterday, the North East CA Cabinet formally agreed its new corporate plan, covering 2026-30. Really important to see this continued focus & longer-term commitment to prioritise reducing child poverty, tackling inequality & breaking down barriers to opportunity for babies, children & young people.04 Feb 2026 14:42 +0000at://did:plc:h7dp7cs4tejoxdeqipq6lfkc/app.bsky.feed.post/3me24ca7hx22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/nechildpoverty.bsky.social/post/3me22mtle7c2d04 Feb 2026 14:12 +0000at://did:plc:h7dp7cs4tejoxdeqipq6lfkc/app.bsky.feed.post/3me22mtle7c2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/nechildpoverty.bsky.social/post/3mdxclqtcrc2a📃 Later today, the Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill has its second reading in Parliament. This will be the first opportunity for MPs to debate and vote on the principles of the legislation. bills.parliament.uk/Bills/4059 https://bills.parliament.uk/Bills/405903 Feb 2026 11:57 +0000at://did:plc:h7dp7cs4tejoxdeqipq6lfkc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdxclqtcrc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/nechildpoverty.bsky.social/post/3mdx2p3i4dc2aToday the Bill to end the two-child limit starts to make its way through Parliament. This policy is responsible for driving child poverty to its current record high, with a devastating impact on young lives. We have joined with 65 other organisations in asking all MPs to back this Bill.03 Feb 2026 09:35 +0000at://did:plc:h7dp7cs4tejoxdeqipq6lfkc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdx2p3i4dc2a