Ending Child Poverty by 2020: Progress made and lessons learned

In this landmark report (edited by Lindsay Judge), CPAG (Child Poverty Action Group) has brought together leading academics and campaigners to reflect on the progress made towards ending child poverty in the UK, as well as to consider the risks for the future.

The report sets out where we are today, exploring the official poverty statistics alongside broadening measures of child well-being and social mobility.

It also shows that ongoing efforts to redefine “poverty” are disparaging what has been achieved to date. Many of the crucial programmes that have enabled over a million children to be lifted out of poverty over the past decade are now under threat. If the pledge to end child poverty in a generation is to be fulfilled, urgent action is needed now.

First published June 2012, updated December 2012.

Full report (PDF 92pp)

Print copy is available for £10 + p&p from CPAG’s online shop

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