Resources
All the resources and reports which were produced for seven years of Poverty & Homelessness Action Week are archived here. You can use this page as a library of resources and ideas for action in your church or community.
Poverty & Homelessness Action Week 2014:
Standing with people in crisis
- This Was Action Week 2014: full report on this year's activities, including photos and stories from some of the most exciting events
- Resource pack for England and Wales or Scotland including worship outlines,children's activities, and fundraising materials
- Video clips celebrating the work of the Action Week partners
Poverty & Homelessness Action Week 2013:
Can you cast the first stone?
- This Was Action Week 2013: full report on this year's activities, including photos and stories from some of the most exciting events
- Resource pack including worship outlines,children's activities, and fundraising materials
- Video clips exploring different aspects of the theme
Poverty & Homelessness Action Week 2012:
Breaking Barriers
- This Was Action Week 2012: full report on this year's activities, including photos and stories from some of the most exciting events
- Full resource pack including worship materials, event ideas, children's activities, and advice on using the media (NB This is a very large file. We suggest you download it by right-clicking on the link and saving the linked file to your computer.)
- Video clips exploring different aspects of the theme
- Map of events: see where events took place in 2012
Poverty & Homelessness Action Week 2011: Who Counts?
- This Was Action Week 2011: full report on this year's activities, including photos and stories from some of the most exciting events
- Full resource pack including worship materials, event ideas, children's activities, and advice on using the media (NB This is a very large file. We suggest you download it by right-clicking on the link and saving the linked file to your computer.)
- Video clips exploring different aspects of the theme
- Map of events: see where events took place in 2011
- Feedback report: a summary of the feedback we received from local events in 2011
Poverty & Homelessness Action Week 2010: Enough For All
- This Was Action Week 2010: full report on this year's activities, including photos and stories from some of the most exciting events
- Full resource pack including event organiser's guide, worship materials, children's activities, school resources, facts and figures, and advice on using the media (NB This is a very large file. We suggest you download it by right-clicking on the link and saving the linked file to your computer.)
- Room for love: a PowerPoint presentation to accompany the children's materials in the resource pack
- 12 Baskets: a collection of inspirational ideas to share resources and build sustainability in your community
- Map of events: see where events took place in 2010
Poverty & Homelessness Action Week 2009: Voices from the Edge
- Full resource pack including event organiser's guide, worship materials, children's activities, school resources, facts and figures, and advice on using the media
- Voices from the Edge - a drama prepared by Actors for Human Rights using genuine testimonies from people experiencing poverty and homelessness
- Poverty in the Bible - a PowerPoint presentation for use in worship
- Poverty in the UK today - a PowerPoint presentation of some key facts and figures
- This Was Action Week 2009: a report and summary of the key findings, achievements and events from Poverty & Homelessness Action Week 2009.
- Map of events: see where events took place in 2009
- Voices from the Edge: a report from a hearing held by the Worthing & Adur Poverty Awareness Group
Poverty & Homelessness Action Week 2008: Opening Doors, Opening Hearts
- Worship and action ideas - selected highlights from the 2008 resource pack for event organisers
- Worship ideas - extra ideas for worship leaders by Phil Jakob
- This Was Action Week 2008: a report and summary of the key findings, achievements and events from Poverty & Homelessness Action Week 2008.