A Just Capital: Final Report Launch Event

A Just Capital: Final Report Launch Event

by | 9 Oct, 2020 | Blogs, Updates

On 30 September we hosted an online event to coincide with the publication of our final report, A Just Capital: Actions to End Poverty in Edinburgh. This was a hugely popular event with over 220 people tuning in from across the country to learn about the Commission’s...
Council agrees Commission’s actions

Council agrees Commission’s actions

by | 7 Oct, 2020 | In the news, Updates

At yesterday’s (6 October 2020) meeting of the City of Edinburgh Council’s Policy and Sustainability Committee, our final report, A Just Capital: Actions to End Poverty in Edinburgh, setting Edinburgh the challenge to end poverty by 2030 was considered and accepted by...
End Poverty Edinburgh – Films

End Poverty Edinburgh – Films

by | 6 Oct, 2020 | Blogs, Updates

As part of our launch event of our final report, A Just Capital: Actions to End Poverty in Edinburgh, we spoke to four citizens about their experiences of living in poverty in the city. Thanks to Sarah, Linda, Iscah and Paul for their time, knowledge and input. All...
Poverty is complex… but do the solutions have to be?

Poverty is complex… but do the solutions have to be?

by | 6 Oct, 2020 | Blogs

This #ChallengePovertyWeek, we publish a guest blog by Paul McColgan, CEO of Community Renewal Group. Community Renewal has some radical ideas about lifting poor neighbourhoods out of poverty but they are radical in their simplicity. These ideas go against the grain...
‘A Just Capital’ report in the media

‘A Just Capital’ report in the media

by | 5 Oct, 2020 | In the news

Last week, we published our final report, A Just Capital, setting out actions to end poverty in Edinburgh. On the back of this, we have been delighted with the response that local and national media have had to this report. Below are some highlights: The Herald Why is...