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Key contributors to economic growth, the financing of public services and the functioning of welfare states.   This is the middle class.   Renew Europe calls for an EU action plan to strengthen middle-income groups, which will help to preserve the stability of our economies and democracies. The high costs of living and the transformation of medium-skilled jobs is leaving this group at risk of falling into low-income groups, leading to growing inequalities and potential polarisation in our societies. "𝑾𝒆 𝒐𝒘𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒏𝒔" stated our Member Jordi Cañas in a plenary debate initiated by our Group. #middleclass #actionplan #eu #eupolicy #economy #growth #welfare #income #democracy #jobs #skills #equality

One of our longest running partnerships has been with Exeter City Council who have continued to use Cash Perks to make crisis payments to their residents since 2020. Over the last three years, an impressive 97% of all payments sent to clients have been successfully collected on time. If your #localauthority needs a cost-effective way to send cash payments instantly - why not book an online demo to find out more - https://lnkd.in/eUQ-VjUZ www.cashperks.co.uk #localgovernment  #localgov #councils #foodpoverty #fuelpoverty #costoflivingcrisis #costofliving #houseingassociations #socialhousing #HouseholdSupportFund #benefitsadministration #welfare #irrv #payments #paymentsolutions #financialinclusion #financialservices #fintech #fintechinnovation #technologyforgood #techforgood

Welfare and Development in a Neo-Liberal World | #impri Insights | Policy Update By Aaswash Mahanta #development #welfare #neoliberalism #economy #marketforces #demand #world #impact #policy https://lnkd.in/dneTw-zW Aaswash Mahanta

#DHOpinion | Since #PM's announcement of extension of #PMGKAY, a free ration scheme launched in 2020, till December 2028, there is speculation about whether this move aligns with #Modi’s disapproval of freebie politics (#revadi culture) or if it should be viewed as #welfarism.

Not only is our cash payment solution quick and simple for clients to collect their welfare funds - but it is also making a real difference to their lives. How do we know? Because when someone collects their cash at a local ATM they automatically receive a tailored SMS message. This could encourage them to access other support services OR complete an Impact Survey to help evaluate the value of your support scheme. Want to find out how it works? Then book an online demo https://lnkd.in/eXSsvquC #localgovernment #localauthority #localgov #councils #foodpoverty #fuelpoverty #costoflivingcrisis #costofliving #houseingassociations #socialhousing #HouseholdSupportFund #benefitsadministration #welfare #irrv #payments #paymentsolutions

Capitalism is the answer. Well, unfettered, it is. America is NOT Capitalism. Every business in America operates at the whim of the state. #Capitalism #freedom #wealth #survival #socialism #welfare

Our shocking new analysis has revealed that 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟳,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 before now and April. Truly shocking. We're doing everything we can to #endhomelessness in the capital, but one easy fix is for the Government to unfreeze Local Housing Allowance (LHA) immediately - not in April 2024 as proposed in the Autumn statement. Unfreezing the LHA now would allow Londoners to receive more #HousingBenefit, which would ➡️ Preventing homelessness for many hundreds of Londoners who will otherwise face rent arrears and eviction before April ‘24 ➡️ Give Londoners in temporary accommodation and hostels more chance to move into the private rented accommodation, freeing up vital space to help people off the streets Read the entire piece in the #BigIssue ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e6n6557T #HousingCrisis #Welfare #SafetyNet #HomelessPeople

A selection of feedback received during November from customers collecting their welfare funds using Cash Perks. With our cash payments there is an option to automatically send a tailored SMS message once your client has been to the ATM to pick up their money. This might be to encourage them to check their benefit entitlement, direct them to a money advice page on your website or to complete an impact evaluation survey. Its up to you. Get in touch to arrange a demo - info@cashperks.co.uk www.cashperks.co.uk #localgovernment #localauthority #localgov #councils #foodpoverty #fuelpoverty #costoflivingcrisis #costofliving #houseingassociations #socialhousing #HouseholdSupportFund #benefitsadministration #welfare #irrv #payments #paymentsolutions #financialinclusion #financialservices

Looking to implement a 'Cash First' scheme to maximise the impact of your hardship funding? We work with #councils of all sizes who have adopted our award-winning cash payment solution to help disburse them disburse over £5million of their #HouseholdSupportFund and other local welfare schemes / emergency payments. Not only is it simple, secure and cost-effective for Councils to administer - but your recipients can instantly collect their cash for free 24/7 at local ATMs nationwide - with an average 96% of all sent payments successfully collected. Get in touch if we can tell you more - info@cashperks.co.uk #localgovernment #localauthority #localgov #councils #foodpoverty #fuelpoverty #costoflivingcrisis #costofliving #houseingassociations #socialhousing #HouseholdSupportFund #benefitsadministration #welfare #irrv #payments #paymentsolutions #financialinclusion #financialservices #fintech #fintechinnovation #technologyforgood #techforgood Infographic source: Independent Food Aid Network