Joseph Rowntree Foundation
@jrf-uk.bsky.social
We work to speed up and support the transition to a future free from poverty, in which people and planet can flourish.
https://www.jrf.org.uk/
https://www.jrf.org.uk/
💡 How can we do justice to lived experience stories through effective framing?
On 27 Nov, our Talking about Homes webinar series with @frameworks.bsky.social
@nationwidefdtn.bsky.social continues.
Book your spot now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9217610411024/WN_Oaezi682TJyaSd7TSJ53VA
On 27 Nov, our Talking about Homes webinar series with @frameworks.bsky.social
@nationwidefdtn.bsky.social continues.
Book your spot now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9217610411024/WN_Oaezi682TJyaSd7TSJ53VA
November 11, 2025 at 3:48 PM
💡 How can we do justice to lived experience stories through effective framing?
On 27 Nov, our Talking about Homes webinar series with @frameworks.bsky.social
@nationwidefdtn.bsky.social continues.
Book your spot now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9217610411024/WN_Oaezi682TJyaSd7TSJ53VA
On 27 Nov, our Talking about Homes webinar series with @frameworks.bsky.social
@nationwidefdtn.bsky.social continues.
Book your spot now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9217610411024/WN_Oaezi682TJyaSd7TSJ53VA
🔎 How do national narratives about poverty compare to residents' local experience?
Can data tell us about community resilience and exclusion, and what is missed?
Find out at Roots + Rigour, @placematters.bsky.social @justknowledge.bsky.social's webinar on 20 Nov.
More info: https://bit.ly/4ou4Ncf
Can data tell us about community resilience and exclusion, and what is missed?
Find out at Roots + Rigour, @placematters.bsky.social @justknowledge.bsky.social's webinar on 20 Nov.
More info: https://bit.ly/4ou4Ncf
November 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM
🔎 How do national narratives about poverty compare to residents' local experience?
Can data tell us about community resilience and exclusion, and what is missed?
Find out at Roots + Rigour, @placematters.bsky.social @justknowledge.bsky.social's webinar on 20 Nov.
More info: https://bit.ly/4ou4Ncf
Can data tell us about community resilience and exclusion, and what is missed?
Find out at Roots + Rigour, @placematters.bsky.social @justknowledge.bsky.social's webinar on 20 Nov.
More info: https://bit.ly/4ou4Ncf
3) Support this with evidence to guide financial, operational, legal and cultural improvements needed in the employment space.
As our research with disability charity Scope concluded, Govt must focus on the root causes holding people who are disabled or have a health condition back from work.
As our research with disability charity Scope concluded, Govt must focus on the root causes holding people who are disabled or have a health condition back from work.
November 5, 2025 at 5:49 PM
3) Support this with evidence to guide financial, operational, legal and cultural improvements needed in the employment space.
As our research with disability charity Scope concluded, Govt must focus on the root causes holding people who are disabled or have a health condition back from work.
As our research with disability charity Scope concluded, Govt must focus on the root causes holding people who are disabled or have a health condition back from work.
The UK needs an independent process to calculate what the standard allowance should be that actually reflects what people need to get by.
🛡️ This would significantly strengthen our benefits system’s ability to protect people from hardship when they need it most.
🛡️ This would significantly strengthen our benefits system’s ability to protect people from hardship when they need it most.
October 22, 2025 at 9:15 AM
The UK needs an independent process to calculate what the standard allowance should be that actually reflects what people need to get by.
🛡️ This would significantly strengthen our benefits system’s ability to protect people from hardship when they need it most.
🛡️ This would significantly strengthen our benefits system’s ability to protect people from hardship when they need it most.
A million people in Scotland are in poverty.
📝 Our latest report shows the results of today’s failures on tackling poverty, but there is so much we can do to make things better, if our politicians have the courage to act boldly. 1/3
📝 Our latest report shows the results of today’s failures on tackling poverty, but there is so much we can do to make things better, if our politicians have the courage to act boldly. 1/3
October 8, 2025 at 7:27 AM
A million people in Scotland are in poverty.
📝 Our latest report shows the results of today’s failures on tackling poverty, but there is so much we can do to make things better, if our politicians have the courage to act boldly. 1/3
📝 Our latest report shows the results of today’s failures on tackling poverty, but there is so much we can do to make things better, if our politicians have the courage to act boldly. 1/3
Scotland Demands Better because getting it right today, will build a better future for us all.
Read our Poverty in Scotland report: www.jrf.org.uk/poverty-in-scotland-2025 4/4
Read our Poverty in Scotland report: www.jrf.org.uk/poverty-in-scotland-2025 4/4
October 6, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Scotland Demands Better because getting it right today, will build a better future for us all.
Read our Poverty in Scotland report: www.jrf.org.uk/poverty-in-scotland-2025 4/4
Read our Poverty in Scotland report: www.jrf.org.uk/poverty-in-scotland-2025 4/4
Around 1 in 4 children in Scotland are living in poverty.
Poverty remains far too high, and people are feeling overlooked and ignored by politicians.
The next Scottish Parliament is an opportunity to build a better future for all children in Scotland. 🔽 1/4
Poverty remains far too high, and people are feeling overlooked and ignored by politicians.
The next Scottish Parliament is an opportunity to build a better future for all children in Scotland. 🔽 1/4
October 6, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Around 1 in 4 children in Scotland are living in poverty.
Poverty remains far too high, and people are feeling overlooked and ignored by politicians.
The next Scottish Parliament is an opportunity to build a better future for all children in Scotland. 🔽 1/4
Poverty remains far too high, and people are feeling overlooked and ignored by politicians.
The next Scottish Parliament is an opportunity to build a better future for all children in Scotland. 🔽 1/4
For couples with children, the policies together would reduce the average decline in living standards by a third (32%)
For lone parents disposable income would actually grow by £320 (1.2%)
💡It shows child poverty is not inevitable - government can make a real difference.
For lone parents disposable income would actually grow by £320 (1.2%)
💡It shows child poverty is not inevitable - government can make a real difference.
September 29, 2025 at 11:22 AM
For couples with children, the policies together would reduce the average decline in living standards by a third (32%)
For lone parents disposable income would actually grow by £320 (1.2%)
💡It shows child poverty is not inevitable - government can make a real difference.
For lone parents disposable income would actually grow by £320 (1.2%)
💡It shows child poverty is not inevitable - government can make a real difference.
📢Without action, families with children will see their incomes fall by the end of this Parliament.
But our new analysis shows it doesn't have to be this way.
Scrapping the two-child limit and adding a protected minimum floor into Universal Credit could reverse this trend. 🧵
But our new analysis shows it doesn't have to be this way.
Scrapping the two-child limit and adding a protected minimum floor into Universal Credit could reverse this trend. 🧵
September 29, 2025 at 11:22 AM
📢Without action, families with children will see their incomes fall by the end of this Parliament.
But our new analysis shows it doesn't have to be this way.
Scrapping the two-child limit and adding a protected minimum floor into Universal Credit could reverse this trend. 🧵
But our new analysis shows it doesn't have to be this way.
Scrapping the two-child limit and adding a protected minimum floor into Universal Credit could reverse this trend. 🧵
We're on track for a decade of decline in families’ disposables incomes by the end of the parliament. But this is not inevitable.
The gov can introduce targeted policies like investing in social security, and interventions in key areas like housing and energy.
Listen on @lbc.co.uk 🔽
The gov can introduce targeted policies like investing in social security, and interventions in key areas like housing and energy.
Listen on @lbc.co.uk 🔽
September 25, 2025 at 10:59 AM
We're on track for a decade of decline in families’ disposables incomes by the end of the parliament. But this is not inevitable.
The gov can introduce targeted policies like investing in social security, and interventions in key areas like housing and energy.
Listen on @lbc.co.uk 🔽
The gov can introduce targeted policies like investing in social security, and interventions in key areas like housing and energy.
Listen on @lbc.co.uk 🔽
On 6 Oct, we'll be launching our Poverty in Scotland report
⚙️ Building a Scotland where all children have the chance to flourish is an investment both in our children and our futures
Join us for the latest data and our hopes for the next Scottish Parliament: events.zoom.us/ev/Amsdg9QQK...
⚙️ Building a Scotland where all children have the chance to flourish is an investment both in our children and our futures
Join us for the latest data and our hopes for the next Scottish Parliament: events.zoom.us/ev/Amsdg9QQK...
September 23, 2025 at 11:23 AM
On 6 Oct, we'll be launching our Poverty in Scotland report
⚙️ Building a Scotland where all children have the chance to flourish is an investment both in our children and our futures
Join us for the latest data and our hopes for the next Scottish Parliament: events.zoom.us/ev/Amsdg9QQK...
⚙️ Building a Scotland where all children have the chance to flourish is an investment both in our children and our futures
Join us for the latest data and our hopes for the next Scottish Parliament: events.zoom.us/ev/Amsdg9QQK...
Growth in the private rented sector after 2016 stalled and the annual real growth in new buy-to-let lending fell.
1.1 million more households in the UK own their own homes than there would have been if the private rented sector had increased at the same rate as prior to 2016 2/3
1.1 million more households in the UK own their own homes than there would have been if the private rented sector had increased at the same rate as prior to 2016 2/3
September 11, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Growth in the private rented sector after 2016 stalled and the annual real growth in new buy-to-let lending fell.
1.1 million more households in the UK own their own homes than there would have been if the private rented sector had increased at the same rate as prior to 2016 2/3
1.1 million more households in the UK own their own homes than there would have been if the private rented sector had increased at the same rate as prior to 2016 2/3
The gov must make our tax system fairer to boost homeownership 📢
Reforms introduced in 2016 addressed tax imbalances that benefited landlords over homebuyers, allowing more first-time buyers to buy a home - and without negative impacts on tenants critics warned of. 1/3
Reforms introduced in 2016 addressed tax imbalances that benefited landlords over homebuyers, allowing more first-time buyers to buy a home - and without negative impacts on tenants critics warned of. 1/3
September 11, 2025 at 7:19 AM
The gov must make our tax system fairer to boost homeownership 📢
Reforms introduced in 2016 addressed tax imbalances that benefited landlords over homebuyers, allowing more first-time buyers to buy a home - and without negative impacts on tenants critics warned of. 1/3
Reforms introduced in 2016 addressed tax imbalances that benefited landlords over homebuyers, allowing more first-time buyers to buy a home - and without negative impacts on tenants critics warned of. 1/3
After a year of a new govt people on low to middle incomes are still struggling to reach the Minimum Income Standard (MIS) 📢
@crsp-uk.bsky.social, supported by JRF, calculated the costs needed to achieve this standard of living in the UK in 2025 1/4
@crsp-uk.bsky.social, supported by JRF, calculated the costs needed to achieve this standard of living in the UK in 2025 1/4
September 9, 2025 at 7:36 AM
After a year of a new govt people on low to middle incomes are still struggling to reach the Minimum Income Standard (MIS) 📢
@crsp-uk.bsky.social, supported by JRF, calculated the costs needed to achieve this standard of living in the UK in 2025 1/4
@crsp-uk.bsky.social, supported by JRF, calculated the costs needed to achieve this standard of living in the UK in 2025 1/4
📊 Today we published the latest version of our Cost of Living tracker.
The survey gathered data from 4,000 families in the bottom 40% of incomes in the six months to May 2025.
Hear some of the key findings from JRF Economist @maudiejh.bsky.social 🔽
The survey gathered data from 4,000 families in the bottom 40% of incomes in the six months to May 2025.
Hear some of the key findings from JRF Economist @maudiejh.bsky.social 🔽
July 11, 2025 at 7:28 AM
📊 Today we published the latest version of our Cost of Living tracker.
The survey gathered data from 4,000 families in the bottom 40% of incomes in the six months to May 2025.
Hear some of the key findings from JRF Economist @maudiejh.bsky.social 🔽
The survey gathered data from 4,000 families in the bottom 40% of incomes in the six months to May 2025.
Hear some of the key findings from JRF Economist @maudiejh.bsky.social 🔽
Today MPs will vote on the amended welfare bill.
MPs who choose to walk through the lobby and support this bill are paving the way for at least 150,000 people to be pulled into poverty.
Here are just 3 reasons why they should oppose this bill from @katieschmuecker.bsky.social 🔽
MPs who choose to walk through the lobby and support this bill are paving the way for at least 150,000 people to be pulled into poverty.
Here are just 3 reasons why they should oppose this bill from @katieschmuecker.bsky.social 🔽
July 1, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Today MPs will vote on the amended welfare bill.
MPs who choose to walk through the lobby and support this bill are paving the way for at least 150,000 people to be pulled into poverty.
Here are just 3 reasons why they should oppose this bill from @katieschmuecker.bsky.social 🔽
MPs who choose to walk through the lobby and support this bill are paving the way for at least 150,000 people to be pulled into poverty.
Here are just 3 reasons why they should oppose this bill from @katieschmuecker.bsky.social 🔽
Ahead of a crucial vote on cuts to disability benefits, our new evidence casts doubt on whether jobs are even available for disabled people facing cuts 📢
The analysis found that the parts of the country among the hardest hit by the cuts have fewer job opportunities 1/3
The analysis found that the parts of the country among the hardest hit by the cuts have fewer job opportunities 1/3
June 24, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Ahead of a crucial vote on cuts to disability benefits, our new evidence casts doubt on whether jobs are even available for disabled people facing cuts 📢
The analysis found that the parts of the country among the hardest hit by the cuts have fewer job opportunities 1/3
The analysis found that the parts of the country among the hardest hit by the cuts have fewer job opportunities 1/3
1 in 6 children in Wales has been in poverty in 3 out of the last 4 years.
🚨 Urgent, radical action from the Welsh and UK governments is needed to avoid lasting consequences.
Our report with Bevan Foundation lays bare the state of poverty in Wales: www.jrf.org.uk/poverty-in-w...
🚨 Urgent, radical action from the Welsh and UK governments is needed to avoid lasting consequences.
Our report with Bevan Foundation lays bare the state of poverty in Wales: www.jrf.org.uk/poverty-in-w...
June 23, 2025 at 9:05 AM
1 in 6 children in Wales has been in poverty in 3 out of the last 4 years.
🚨 Urgent, radical action from the Welsh and UK governments is needed to avoid lasting consequences.
Our report with Bevan Foundation lays bare the state of poverty in Wales: www.jrf.org.uk/poverty-in-w...
🚨 Urgent, radical action from the Welsh and UK governments is needed to avoid lasting consequences.
Our report with Bevan Foundation lays bare the state of poverty in Wales: www.jrf.org.uk/poverty-in-w...
🗣️ "It's common sense, and it's part of making our social security system fit for purpose."
Hear Nish Kumar address an audience of people from across the UK at our Guarantee our Essentials lobby day with @trusselluk.bsky.social.
A future where everyone can afford the essentials is possible.
Hear Nish Kumar address an audience of people from across the UK at our Guarantee our Essentials lobby day with @trusselluk.bsky.social.
A future where everyone can afford the essentials is possible.
June 18, 2025 at 12:24 PM
🗣️ "It's common sense, and it's part of making our social security system fit for purpose."
Hear Nish Kumar address an audience of people from across the UK at our Guarantee our Essentials lobby day with @trusselluk.bsky.social.
A future where everyone can afford the essentials is possible.
Hear Nish Kumar address an audience of people from across the UK at our Guarantee our Essentials lobby day with @trusselluk.bsky.social.
A future where everyone can afford the essentials is possible.
We're hiring a Content Delivery Coordinator to support the delivery of engaging and influential content
You’ll enable collaboration between internal and external content creators, authors, project leads and teams and implement effective workflows
📝 Apply: jrf.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/c...
You’ll enable collaboration between internal and external content creators, authors, project leads and teams and implement effective workflows
📝 Apply: jrf.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/c...
June 12, 2025 at 10:12 AM
We're hiring a Content Delivery Coordinator to support the delivery of engaging and influential content
You’ll enable collaboration between internal and external content creators, authors, project leads and teams and implement effective workflows
📝 Apply: jrf.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/c...
You’ll enable collaboration between internal and external content creators, authors, project leads and teams and implement effective workflows
📝 Apply: jrf.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/c...
Earlier today, we heard the Chancellor @RachelReevesMP
set out details of the government's multi-year spending review.
She said it would 'ensure that renewal is felt in people's everyday lives'. 🔽
1/5
set out details of the government's multi-year spending review.
She said it would 'ensure that renewal is felt in people's everyday lives'. 🔽
1/5
June 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Earlier today, we heard the Chancellor @RachelReevesMP
set out details of the government's multi-year spending review.
She said it would 'ensure that renewal is felt in people's everyday lives'. 🔽
1/5
set out details of the government's multi-year spending review.
She said it would 'ensure that renewal is felt in people's everyday lives'. 🔽
1/5
The two-child limit must be scrapped as quickly as possible.
👥 Better connecting communities, providing affordable housing and breaking down barriers to employment are also measures that will reduce poverty.
The end result could be a Wales free from hardship and hunger.
5/6
👥 Better connecting communities, providing affordable housing and breaking down barriers to employment are also measures that will reduce poverty.
The end result could be a Wales free from hardship and hunger.
5/6
June 10, 2025 at 6:58 AM
The two-child limit must be scrapped as quickly as possible.
👥 Better connecting communities, providing affordable housing and breaking down barriers to employment are also measures that will reduce poverty.
The end result could be a Wales free from hardship and hunger.
5/6
👥 Better connecting communities, providing affordable housing and breaking down barriers to employment are also measures that will reduce poverty.
The end result could be a Wales free from hardship and hunger.
5/6
1 in 6 children in Wales has been in poverty in 3 out of the last 4 years.
🚨 Urgent, radical action from the Welsh and UK governments is needed to avoid lasting consequences.
Our report out today with the Bevan Foundation lays bare the state of poverty in Wales in 2025.
1/6
🚨 Urgent, radical action from the Welsh and UK governments is needed to avoid lasting consequences.
Our report out today with the Bevan Foundation lays bare the state of poverty in Wales in 2025.
1/6
June 10, 2025 at 6:58 AM
1 in 6 children in Wales has been in poverty in 3 out of the last 4 years.
🚨 Urgent, radical action from the Welsh and UK governments is needed to avoid lasting consequences.
Our report out today with the Bevan Foundation lays bare the state of poverty in Wales in 2025.
1/6
🚨 Urgent, radical action from the Welsh and UK governments is needed to avoid lasting consequences.
Our report out today with the Bevan Foundation lays bare the state of poverty in Wales in 2025.
1/6
We're delighted to share that a new mural, designed by The Art of Protest in collaboration with York BID, York Cares, The Rowntree Society, Nestle UK and Ireland and @cityofyorkcouncil.bsky.social to celebrate the legacy of Joseph Rowntree in North Street Gardens, York is now complete.
Looks great!
Looks great!
June 6, 2025 at 3:12 PM
We're delighted to share that a new mural, designed by The Art of Protest in collaboration with York BID, York Cares, The Rowntree Society, Nestle UK and Ireland and @cityofyorkcouncil.bsky.social to celebrate the legacy of Joseph Rowntree in North Street Gardens, York is now complete.
Looks great!
Looks great!
Addressing the challenges in our housing system demands bold action.
🌐 In our next event, experts will share evidence and inspiration about the approaches they've taken to tackle rising housing costs, barriers to homeownership, and homelessness.
Sign up: www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/event/69340/...
🌐 In our next event, experts will share evidence and inspiration about the approaches they've taken to tackle rising housing costs, barriers to homeownership, and homelessness.
Sign up: www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/event/69340/...
June 5, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Addressing the challenges in our housing system demands bold action.
🌐 In our next event, experts will share evidence and inspiration about the approaches they've taken to tackle rising housing costs, barriers to homeownership, and homelessness.
Sign up: www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/event/69340/...
🌐 In our next event, experts will share evidence and inspiration about the approaches they've taken to tackle rising housing costs, barriers to homeownership, and homelessness.
Sign up: www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/event/69340/...