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End Child Poverty in Kensington and Chelsea
It is not immediately obvious to all that poverty exists in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
The borough is one of the richest local authority areas in the country and it boasts the highest property prices in the UK. However, in amongst this wealth and prosperity sit deep pockets of poverty and deprivation.
One of greatest concerns is the impact this has on some of the Borough's children. Disadvantaged children have lower aspirations and achieve less academically, they suffer greater ill health and are more likely to be involved in anti-social behaviour and crime, both as victim and perpetrator.
We believe, more can be done to address child poverty in Kensington and Chelsea. KCSC is working closely with our local Citizens Advice Bureau, to raise the profile of child poverty and devise a plan of action for 2011/12.
News
A number of recent studies have sought to provide a better understanding of the dynamics that led to nationwide rioting in August 2011.
The following reports from:
Church of England Bishops have added their voice to those concerned about the effects of planned welfare reforms on the poor.
A steep rise in poverty rates will see an extra 600,000 children pushed into absolute poverty in the next two years according to a new report from the Institute of Fiscal Studies.
In July the GLA published an intelligence dataset revealing the latest profile for Kensington and Chelsea.
Up to 1,000 families in Kensington and Chelsea face being forced into temporary B&B accommodation by the introduction of a cap on payments to housing benefit recipients.
Amongst the wealth and prosperity of Kensington and Chelsea sit deep pockets of poverty and deprivation. One of our greatest concerns is the impact this has on some of the borough’s children.
Child poverty in Kensington and Chelsea
More from the Social Council
The Truth About Child Poverty
The latest figures on child poverty in K&C and its impact - June 2011
Child poverty update - Feb 11
Information on the Child Poverty Act, the Coalition Government's plans and the impact of cuts
Kensington and Chelsea's poverty profile
Information extracted from the London's Poverty Profile published by the City Parochial Foundation in 2009.
GLA Intelligence
A shorter version of GLA intelligence on Kensington and Chelsea published in July 2011
GLA Intelligence - Full data set
The full dataset of intelligence on the Kensington and Chelsea's borough profile
Government strategy documents
A New Approach to Child Poverty: Tackling the Causes of Disadvantage and Transforming Families' Lives
The Government's first national child poverty strategy
RBKC: Children and Young People's Plan
This document sets out the councils priorities for children and young people
See also...
The Campaign to End Child Poverty
National campaign made up of more than 150 organisations from civic society.
Child Poverty Action Group
Information about low-income families and the policies that affect them.