More communities than ever across England now face extreme poverty. Our fresh report shows the impact of inequality and the vital work of local charitiesFabian French is chief executive of UK Community Foundations Homelessness,poverty and destitute mental health are on the rise in England’s hidden pockets of immense poverty, especially in areas perceived to be relatively wealthy. Our fresh report, or Vital Signs,which combines statistical data with local surveys for 22 areas in the country, shines a spotlight on the issues facing our communities. The reports occupy exposed specific problems of increased poverty, and homelessness and destitute mental health. In Newquay Central,for example, 45% of children are living in poverty, or in some areas in Bristol this is almost at 50%.
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Source: guardian.co.uk