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The Cost of Living Crisis
Posted on 2nd April 2022 | Company News
The Cost of Living Crisis
The cost of living crisis is being well-articulated at present – fuel is a larger proportion of their spend and so the rise in fuel costs had a bigger impact; basic foods like rice, fruit and vegetables have increased in price more than other more higher …
A New and Exciting Craft Seller gives us a mention
Posted on 26th February 2022 | Company News
Check out this article from Hwb Menter Focus Caerfyrddin featuring Sian from Sian's Emporium. We supported Sian when others wouldn't when Covid hit and cash flow became tight!
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TACKLING CHILD POVERTY THROUGH TACKLING FAMILY INCOME
Posted on 20th April 2021 | Uncategorized
The Bishops have been preparing a policy ask for Government on the topic of tackling child poverty and they asked a number of charities, including us, to identify issues and suggest solutions which they could include in their proposals. This is what Purple Shoots suggested.
Much has been written about tackling …
Why support Purple Shoots – some common objections part 3
Posted on 9th March 2021 | Uncategorized
Purple Shoots creates long term, sustainable change for the people we support. Our loans enable our borrowers to create businesses which provide a pathway for them out of debt and the benefits system and the hopelessness of unemployment. The economic and social impacts are huge both for them and for …