It may be the end of another year, but our work must continue. For many, the New Year marks new beginnings and major changes. In some ways, change can be beneficial, but there must also be consistency in other areas — our work is one of them. As COVID-19 leaves some groups more isolated than …
Contrasts in how religious festivals have been perceived in the COVID-19 response show us society’s entrenched hierarchy of religions. Most people will likely have come across reports in the news about various changes in lockdown measures in response to COVID-19 and debates about the timing of these changes. What some people may not have realised …
JAN Trust has been supporting marginalised women since 1989. In 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic really changed the way we had previously been working. Our face to face community support had to evolve to accommodate the new lockdown rules while also ensuring that our beneficiaries would stay safe. The pandemic has been a challenging time for …
The covid-19 pandemic has led to small charities in the UK facing existential struggle as their funding has come to a halt, and the Government’s emergency fund is not doing enough. Covid-19 and the charity sector The coronavirus pandemic has hit many sectors very hard during this past year. Increased public funding is needed in …
Covid-19 made it clear: UK’s social contract with migrants is based on exploitation. Once again, women are the ones who have it the worst. We are all too familiar with the right-wing rhetoric about migrants “abusing” UK public services. In 2013, the then Prime Minister David Cameron said that “there’s a lot more to do …
Isolation at home has reportedly led to an epidemic of domestic abuse, yet the Government’s response fails to protect those survivors most vulnerable in society. Abuse in isolation Throughout the UK, a surge in the reported cases of domestic abuse has taken place during the past few months of isolation. Many have found themselves trapped …
What are the dangers of digital poverty, and why should we not take telephone and internet usage for granted? Embed from Getty Images Modern life revolves around easily maintaining connections with loved ones and the outside world. As people adjusted to working from home or remotely during lockdown, the importance of digital skills and digital …
Demand for the support and guidance that JAN Trust offers has increased as a result of COVID-19 and lockdown. We understand that the effects of the pandemic are far-reaching, and do not only include health-related or economic trouble. We are committed to supporting our beneficiaries in these difficult times. Lockdown has prevented many from leaving …
On Loneliness Awareness Week, let’s remember the challenges of those for whom this is more than just a campaign. This week (15th-19th June) is Loneliness Awareness Week, with a focus on increasing the conversation surrounding loneliness. Participate in this discussion on social media by using the hashtag #LetsTalkLoneliness to remove barriers against discussing our struggles. …
On 14th June 2017, the world saw Grenfell Tower engulfed by fires for several hours. The tragic incident took the lives of 72 people. The cladding that caused the entire building to burn down was chosen because it was cheap, but also because it looked good. On the third anniversary of this tragic event, we …
