Up to 250 households visit ‘food clubs’ each week opened at Church of England parishes in Wigan, providing low cost fresh and tinned goods to members.

Parish churches on Alston Moor have been delivering essentials to residents across the North Pennines since the coronavirus pandemic lockdown began in March.

Vision to be a community hub and sacred space sees Church grow.

More than 400 families struggling to make ends meet have been helped by a church-run project set up last year to support new parents who cannot afford essentials for their babies.

An estate church has provided £5,000 worth of supermarket vouchers to a primary school.

Parents describe their family’s decision to get baptised and confirmed after finding a home in their local church.

A pair of NHS healthcare professionals are revolutionising provision of free antenatal support across the South West of England in an innovative church-led project.

Revd Charlotte Cheshire describes how digital worship such as virtual reality carols have been a ‘gift’ to her family

A piece of land provided by a church has kickstarted the building of more than 40 affordable homes in an area where many local people are priced out of the housing market.

Churches are increasingly involved in running and supporting food clubs – often known as pantries – helping families to cut their food bills amid the long-term economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.

We feature food clubs supported by Church Action on Poverty: