There are 200,000 kids living in poverty in the North East - 40% of all children in the area.
@kimmcguinness.bsky.social has pledged to tackle this. But what is the role of charitable giving, and how can the mayor best work with the voluntary sector to achieve her mission?
We looked at the data 🧵
@kimmcguinness.bsky.social has pledged to tackle this. But what is the role of charitable giving, and how can the mayor best work with the voluntary sector to achieve her mission?
We looked at the data 🧵
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But total amounts given are limited by local budgets. We know financial constraints are the biggest barrier to giving, and NECA residents have disposable incomes a fifth below the UK average
That's not for lack of poverty-related charities on the ground - this is in line with the UK average.
Despite preferences, the impact of local giving is limited my people's ability to give.
And local giving is not aligned with her mission to tackle child poverty.
From her position as Mayor, what could she do to overcome these? We have two suggestions: