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Z2K (Zacchaeus 2000 Trust)
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Anti-poverty charity working to end UK poverty together with people who experience it. Join us: https://bit.ly/Z2K-mailing-list

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Z2K (Zacchaeus 2000 Trust) @z2ktrust.bsky.social · Nov 21
Hi everyone!

We're Z2K, a leading anti-poverty charity working to end UK poverty through providing expert frontline advice and representation services and campaigning for change.

Follow us to stay updated on our work and get involved in our campaigns.
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Reducing the number of high-stakes PIP reassessments is the right step.

But the government’s pro-assessment rhetoric sends the wrong signal.

Assessments should be the exception, not the starting point.

www.thetimes.com/article/52f3...
Gap between disability benefit reviews will be extended
The change to personal independence payment assessments is intended to save almost £2 billion in welfare spending by the end of the decade
www.thetimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Over 100,000 children in London will spend this Christmas in temporary accommodation, according to new research.

Our Senior Policy Advisor spoke to LBC News about the human impact of the growing temporary accommodation crisis.
December 18, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Six disabled people displayed written pieces about their experiences of receiving disability benefits in Parliament.

In a new blog, expert by experience Roxie has written about how it felt to work on this exhibition: https://z2k.org/behind-the-scenes-of-my-piece-whats-wrong-with-her/
December 15, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Reducing the use of B&Bs as temporary accommodation is vital.

But the freeze on housing benefit flies in the face of the government’s efforts to tackle this crisis.

We need further action to stop rising rents pushing more people into homelessness.

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Homelessness minister promises to end use of B&Bs as emergency housing
Exclusive: Alison McGovern makes target for end of this parliament, but figures show homelessness has jumped
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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💜 Thanks to the incredible generosity of supporters, pledgers, and our champion funder, we have hit our Big Give Christmas campaign target, raising £30,457!

🎄Read our new blog to find out more about the impact of doubling your donations over the past week:
https://ow.ly/KRL050XGnV3
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December 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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💜🎄We did it! 🎄💜

Thanks to your incredible generosity, we’ve hit our Big Give #ChristmasChallenge target and raised £30,457 (inc. Gift Aid)

From all of us at Z2K, thank you for standing with us and making a life-changing difference.
A festive fundraising graphic for Z2K’s Big Give campaign. The background shows a decorated Christmas tree with lights and wrapped presents underneath. Large text at the top reads: “Thank You.” Below, smaller text says: “Together, we’ve raised a grand total of: £30,457 to tackle poverty at its roots and help people live with dignity.” At the bottom are the Z2K logo, the Big Give Christmas Challenge logo, and the Fundraising Regulator logo.
December 9, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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⏰Just 3 hours left to double your donation! The Big Give ends at midday – this is your last chance to make twice the impact.

💝Every pound you give will help Z2K stand with people failed by the housing and social security systems

💜Donate before midday: https://ow.ly/87xK50XG7tU
A graphic for Z2K’s Big Give campaign with a festive background showing a Christmas tree and wrapped presents. At the top, text reads: “Just 3 hours left to double your difference.” Below is a large clock, and next to it is a thermometer graphic partially filled in pink, indicating fundraising progress. At the bottom, text says: “End Poverty. Change Lives.” The Big Give Christmas Challenge logo and the Fundraising Regulator logo appear at the bottom
December 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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💜We're so close to hitting our Big Give #ChristmasChallenge target - £795 to go!

⏰The chance to double your donations ends midday tomorrow

Can you help us cross the finish line? https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000006TZ8bYAG?utm_campaign=a05WS000006TZ8bYAG-SM8
A fundraising graphic for Z2K’s Big Give campaign with a festive blurred background of soft lights. At the top, large text says: “Thank You. Together, we’ve raised over 95% of our target.” Below, smaller text reads: “Double your difference. Ends midday tomorrow!” On the right is a large thermometer graphic filled almost to the top, showing progress toward the goal. At the bottom left is the Big Give Christmas Challenge logo, and the Fundraising Regulator logo.
December 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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⏰There's only 24 hours left to double your difference.

Time is running out to have your donation doubled, ensuring people facing poverty can have their voices heard.

Donate and change lives: https://ow.ly/loFN50XFz9p

#BigGive #ChristmasChallenge #EndPovertyChangeLives
A graphic for Z2K’s Big Give campaign with a purple and pink background. At the top is a calendar icon showing: “Ends midday tomorrow Dec 9th.” Text at the top reads: “24 hours left. Double your impact. End Poverty. Change Lives.” Below, a quote says: “My caseworker helped me through every step with patience, expertise, and genuine care. His dedication made all the difference, ensuring my voice was heard.” Bottom are logos for Z2K, Big Give Christmas Challenge, and Fundraising Regulator.
December 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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"Z2K helped me when no one else could. They saw me as a person, not a case number".

Double your impact with the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge and donate today: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000006TZ8bYAG?utm_campaign=a05WS000006TZ8bYAG-SM7
A fundraising graphic for Z2K’s Big Give campaign with a purple and pink background. At the top left is the Z2K logo, and at the top right is the Big Give Christmas Challenge logo alongside the Fundraising Regulator logo. The main text reads: “Z2K helped me when no one else could. They saw me as a person, not a case number.” Below, a calendar icon shows: “Ends midday Tuesday 9th December.” Additional text says: “Just 2 days left. Double your impact. End Poverty. Change Lives.”
December 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Every day at Z2K, our specialist housing caseworkers ensure people have their rights upheld and prevent homelessness.

Your support makes this possible. Donate through the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge and double your difference today: https://ow.ly/AcNW50XCHL0
A festive fundraising graphic for Z2K’s Big Give campaign. The background shows colourful Christmas lights with two tree-shaped tags on the right reading “Have your Christmas donation doubled!” In the centre, a large pink bauble contains text: “£50 doubles to £100 which could provide specialist, urgent support to a family facing eviction and homelessness.” At the bottom right is the Big Give Christmas Challenge logo and the Fundraising Regulator logo.
December 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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A broken social security system is leaving people without the essential income they need.

We fight for fairness, supporting people through every stage of the complex and overwhelming appeals process.

Donate today and make twice the impact: https://ow.ly/MhfV50XCH0O

#ChristmasChallenge
A fundraising graphic for Z2K’s Big Give campaign with a purple and pink background. At the top left is an image of scales of justice, and at the centre right is a megaphone icon. The text reads: “Over 9 in 10 of our social security appeals are successful. We fight for fairness when a broken system fails disabled people. We can only do this with your support. Double your difference until 9th December.” At the bottom left is the Big Give Christmas Challenge logo, and the Fundraising Regulator logo.
December 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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We're so close - thanks to your incredible support, we've raised over 80% of our target! 💜

Every donation until 9th December will be doubled, giving twice the power to fight poverty and injustice.

Help us reach the finish line: https://ow.ly/R34W50XCG2E
A festive fundraising graphic for Z2K’s Big Give campaign. The background shows a Christmas tree with wrapped presents underneath. On the right, there is a large thermometer graphic filled to 80%, showing progress toward the goal. The text reads: “Thank You. Together, we’ve raised over 80% of our target. Double your difference. End Poverty. Change Lives.” At the bottom left is the Big Give Christmas Challenge logo, and the Fundraising Regulator logo.
December 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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The government has just launched its Child Poverty Strategy.

Read our reaction below 👇
December 5, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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Your support can help fight injustice. Every day, Z2K challenges unjust decisions and helps people reclaim disability benefits they are entitled to.

Donate today, and double your difference: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000006TZ8bYAG?utm_campaign=a05WS000006TZ8bYAG-SM4
A festive fundraising graphic for Z2K’s Big Give campaign. The background shows colourful Christmas lights with two tree-shaped tags on the left reading “Have your Christmas donation doubled!” In the centre, a large pink bauble contains text: “£100 doubles to £200 which could help us fight for fairness, and reclaim unjustly denied disability benefits.” At the bottom left is the Big Give Christmas Challenge logo, and the Fundraising Regulator logo appears above.
December 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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This Christmas, you can help someone access the vital income they need to afford essentials and live with dignity.

Through the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge, your £20 gift becomes a £40 lifeline - doubling your impact. Donate online today: https://ow.ly/UNJv50XBjBL
A festive fundraising graphic for Z2K’s Big Give campaign. The background shows colourful Christmas lights with two tree-shaped tags on the left reading “Have your Christmas donation doubled!” In the centre, a large pink bauble contains text: “£20 doubles to £40 which could help someone access vital income, afford essentials, and live with dignity.” Logos for the Big Give Christmas Challenge and the Fundraising Regulator appear at the bottom.
December 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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When you feel lost in a complex and hostile system, having someone by your side can change everything.

This week, you can double your difference with the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge

💜Join our fight against poverty today, and double your impact: https://ow.ly/ASyo50XBc2Y
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December 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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At the Budget, the Chancellor announced changes to health and disability benefit assessments that have not received much attention.

In a new blog, our Senior Policy Advisor digs into the detail of these announcements: z2k.org/checks-and-b...
December 3, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Over 70% of our Big Give #ChristmasChallenge target has been raised thanks to your incredible donations!

But we still need your help to reach the finish line.

Please donate today, double your difference, and help us change lives – https://ow.ly/GPmr50XBaPq
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December 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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💝This Christmas, you can give the gift of hope.

This week only, every donation to Z2K is doubled.

Together, we can end poverty and change lives. 💜

Donate today to double your difference: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000006TZ8bYAG?utm_campaign=a05WS000006TZ8bYAG-SM3
The background shows a blurred Christmas street scene with lights and a decorated tree featuring baubles. The text reads: “This Christmas, give the gift of hope. Donate today to double the impact of your gift. End Poverty, Change Lives.” Logos for Christmas Challenge, Big Give, Z2K Fighting Poverty, and the Fundraising Regulator appear at the bottom.
December 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Your gift can have a life-changing impact. This week, it will go twice as far.

For the next week, every donation will be doubled as part of the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge.

Donate today: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000006TZ8bYAG?utm_campaign=a05WS000006TZ8bYAG-SM2
The background shows coins scattered on a light surface with a hand holding a glass jar. The text reads: “I was living on pennies trying to scrape by, and a chance call to Z2K transformed my entire life. Now I feel I have a future in society and owe everything to Z2K for all their support and guidance.” Below this, bold text says: “Donate today. Double your difference.” Logos for Christmas Challenge, Big Give, Z2K, and the Fundraising Regulator appear at the bottom.
December 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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💜 End Poverty, Change Lives

This #GivingTuesday marks the start of our new Big Give #ChristmasChallenge campaign.

For the next week only, all donations are doubled - your gift will have double the impact!

Donate today, double your difference: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000006TZ8bYAG
Text displayed as on Christmas decoration baubles on a pink/purple background. £20 -> £40: could help someone challenge an unfair benefits decision. £50 -> £100: could support a family facing eviction. £100 -> £200: could help represent someone at an appeal. £500 -> £1000: could help push for lasting change.
December 2, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Have you visited our virtual exhibition?

As the government prepares to review PIP, hear directly from people who receive this vital disability benefit: https://z2k.org/campaigning/experiences-of-disability-benefits/
December 2, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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Our client Steve spoke to BBC Politics London on Sunday about the impact that the Chancellor's decision to freeze housing benefit rates at the Budget will have on him.

www.bbc.com/news/article...
Thornton Heath man £450 short on rent after housing allowance
Rising rents mean Steve Mikellides' housing allowance falls far short of covering his costs.
www.bbc.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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💜⏰Our Big Give campaign End Poverty, Change Lives launches in just 24 hours!

From 2–9 December, every donation will be DOUBLED, helping us provide vital advice and fight unfair systems pushing people into poverty.

#BigGive #ChristmasChallenge #GivingTuesday #EndPovertyChangeLives
December 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM