Child Poverty Action Group

94 White Lion Street
London
N1 9PF

Tel: 020 7837 7979
Web: www.cpag.org.uk

The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) is a national charity which has been fighting poverty for over 40 years. The CPAG:

• Campaigns for changes in policy. CPAG leads national and local campaigns that attack the root causes of poverty.
• Provides vital research and information about poverty for decision-makers, the media and the public.
• Advises local advice workers on the complex social security system and keeps them up to date with the latest developments.
• Fights for rights by taking up legal test cases to secure benefits to which people are entitled.
• Campaigns for changes in policy to help prevent child poverty.

There are different categories of membership depending to suit individuals' interests. The group also has a range of publications relating to rights and benefits such as:

• Welfare benefits and tax credit handbook - all means tested benefits and non means tested benefits.
• Child support handbook - covers the powers of the CSA to pursue maintenance and seek information, how to apply for maintenance, etc.
• Debt advice handbook.

Contact the address above for full publications list, current prices and further details.