Unity in Poverty Action
'Loose the chains of injustice, set the oppressed free' Isaiah 58.6
In June 2009 we did a feasibility study with Leeds Christian Community Trust to see whether a project could be set up in Leeds to specifically help churches, projects and individuals work together to tackle poverty in the city. In 2010 Unity in Poverty Action (UPA) officially started and has been running to this present day. We work in 3 different areas and these cover
Raising awareness and channelling resources from churches and individuals to assist initiatives in their work.
Helping the Christian Community and Wider City in working and Praying together
Engaging in the topic of church communities can disciple and be discipled by people from the margins of society.
Food bank usage over 3 years
2014 - 20,306
2015/16 - 25,168
2016/17 - 26,871
It's currently taking 3 weeks to find face to face debt advice due to the pressure on services.