Campaign to end child poverty

NCT is a member of the Campaign to End Child Poverty.

Why we want to end child poverty

"We all want the best for our children, but for many parents, right here in the UK, poverty is a day to day reality. The NCT is proud to be a member of the Campaign to End Child Poverty because life in poverty puts undue pressure on parents and family life. We believe that all parents should have equal opportunities to provide for their children. Today, 30% of children in Britain are living in poverty."

• 30% of children in the UK are living in poverty

• The birth weight of a baby born in the two lowest social class groups is on average 130 grams lower than the national average.

• Before reaching his second birthday a child living in poverty is likely to show a lower level of attainment than a better off child

 Support the campaign

• Visit www.endchildpoverty.org.uk where you can sign up to support the Campaign
• Write to your MP and ask them to support the campaign to End Child Poverty
• Join the Facebook group for the Campains to End Child Poverty
• Join with thousands of others on October 4th 2008 to demand that the Government keeps its promise halve child poverty by 2010. If you are planning to attend this event email campaigns@nct.org.uk.

11.30 Assemble on Millbank, near Lambeth Bridge.
12.30 March through Westminster to Trafalgar Square
14.00 Followed by family fun and speakers in Trafalgar Square

Find out more about how you can support this campaign and get involved in many other areas of the NCT’s campaigning work.