Towards Wales without Poverty

THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED AND THE WAITING LIST IS CLOSED.

The first Bevan Foundation Annual Social Justice conference, organised in conjunction with the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, is a must-go event for everyone interested in poverty, social inclusion and equality in Wales.

“Tackling poverty” is the Welsh Government’s number one priority, but low income and disadvantage remain at stubbornly high levels and look set to rise. Bringing together leading contributors from across the UK with policy makers and practitioners, this timely event looks at what can be done to reduce poverty.

The full programme is here.

Contributors include:

• Jane Millar, Professor of Social Policy, University of Bath; 
• Tom MacInnes, Research Director, New Policy Institute; 
• Suzanne Hall, Research Director, IPSOS Mori; 
• Andrew Grinnell, Leeds Poverty Truth Challenge; 
• Peter Kelly, Scottish Poverty Alliance plus
• discussion, networking 
• ‘quick fire’ presentations from award winning practitioners.

Benefits of attending

Participants will:

• learn how poverty in Wales and the UK is changing;
• hear the latest evidence on ‘what works’ reducing poverty;
• discuss what a Wales without poverty might be like;
• find out what the public really thinks.

Where and When

Date: Tuesday 4th November 2014

Time: 9.00 – 16:00.

Venue: Future Inn, Hemmingway Road, Cardiff CF10 4AU

How to Book

Attendance is free but prior online booking is essential – please note that ‘no shows’ will be charged.

To book please visit http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/towards-a-wales-without-poverty-registration-12952367881