To develop local solutions to tackle the effects of poverty in order to bring about real transformation and relief.

Poverty affects all aspects of life, from health and well being to quality of education and the chances of getting a job. Poverty perpetuates itself when left unchallenged, trapping people and affecting subsequent generations. Poverty can be eradicated only when people and local communities build the capacity to sustain long-term change. At Church Urban Fund, we know from our 20-plus years of experience that local people with local solutions are more likely to succeed. We are risk-taking ‘first funders’, providing key financial support to help grassroots, community-based projects get started. We take a flexible, non-bureaucratic approach, recognising that individuals and communities are at different places along the path and need different kinds of support as they mature and grow.

Building networks
Empowering individuals & communities