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. 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.
CPAG is not able to offer advice to the public.