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North East Child Poverty Commission @nechildpoverty.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Important 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 👇

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Citizens Advice Middlesbrough @advicembro.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Tomorrow, some of our team will be at “Anything is possible: Tackling child poverty together across Tees Valley” – led by @nechildpoverty.bsky.social

Blue graphic with colourful cloud shapes in each corner. White text reads: “I’ll be there. Anything is possible.” Below, smaller text says: “Tuesday 30th June” and “Tackling child poverty together across Tees Valley.”

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North East Child Poverty Commission @nechildpoverty.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Great 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 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Middlesbrough mayor Chris Cooke pledges youth services in every area

Youth workers say the money can pay for services to help young people thrive and "grow as humans".

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North East Child Poverty Commission @nechildpoverty.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Last 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.

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North East Child Poverty Commission @nechildpoverty.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Round 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) ⤵️ www.northeast-ca.gov.uk/news/educati...

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Mayor takes direct action with new funding to help families through cost-of-living crisis

Round Four of the fund will provide grants of up to £7,500, totalling £225,000 to grassroots organisations delivering practical, immediate help to residents ...

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North East Child Poverty Commission @nechildpoverty.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

📣 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 👇

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North East Child Poverty Commission @nechildpoverty.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Fantastic 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 👇

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North East Child Poverty Commission @nechildpoverty.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

🏠 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.

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North East Child Poverty Commission @nechildpoverty.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

📢 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.

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North East Child Poverty Commission @nechildpoverty.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

🌸 🐣 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: mailchi.mp/18d2e07fda0f...

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West Northumberland Food Bank @westnorthfoodbank.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

New child poverty figures for the #NorthEast are devastating, even if not surprising. Removing the #twochildlimit was long overdue, but these levels of poverty show how far there is to go. We see this every day: impossible budgets, constant pressure, and too little to get by.

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North East Child Poverty Commission @nechildpoverty.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

🚸 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.

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North East Child Poverty Commission @nechildpoverty.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Last 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

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North East Child Poverty Commission @nechildpoverty.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Great 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 👇 www.stockton.gov.uk/article/2069...

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Tackling child poverty in Stockton-on-Tees - Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

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North East Child Poverty Commission @nechildpoverty.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

We'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 👇 sunderlandmagazine.com/sunderland-f...

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Sunderland Free School Meals Campaign Returns to Support More Families - Sunderland Magazine

Led by Sunderland City Council and Together for Children, the initiative previously helped 657 pupils join the scheme, after it was discovered that some

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North East Child Poverty Commission @nechildpoverty.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Great 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 ⤵️ southtyneside.gov.uk/article/2974...

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Recruits Strengthen Action on Child Poverty - South Tyneside Council

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North East Child Poverty Commission @nechildpoverty.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Important 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.

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North East Child Poverty Commission @nechildpoverty.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Great 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 ⤵️ www.sunderlandecho.com/news/people/...

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North East Child Poverty Commission @nechildpoverty.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Another 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.

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National Energy Action @nea.org.uk · 10/02/2026

Across the UK, millions of children are living in fuel poverty. Our final #FuelPovertyConf session of the day is shining a light on the toll fuel poverty takes on children’s health, wellbeing, education and life chances.

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North East Child Poverty Commission @nechildpoverty.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

🗨️ '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 👇 www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...

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North East campaigners welcome 'beginning of the end' for two-child benefit cap

Plans to abolish the two-child benefit cap this April could “immediately lift tens of thousands of children out of poverty across our region”, it is hoped

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North East Child Poverty Commission @nechildpoverty.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Yesterday, 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.

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North East Child Poverty Commission @nechildpoverty.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

📃 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

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Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill - Parliamentary Bills - UK Parliament

Current version of Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill with latest news, sponsors, and progress through Houses

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North East Child Poverty Commission @nechildpoverty.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Today 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.

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