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Press release: Z2K announces appointment of new Chief Executive
Anti-poverty charity, Z2K, today announced the appointment of Anela Anwar as its new Chief Executive. “At the same time as welcoming Anela, I also want to pay tribute again to our outgoing Chief Executive, Raji Hunjan who leaves this week to take up her new role at Oak Foundation. "
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Z2K Covid-19 Response
From Tuesday 14th April, we are opening our phones lines from 10 to 4 pm. We are also available via our online contacts form. Our services are open to anyone who is: - of working age - live in London - be entitled to means-tested benefits We are also continuing to plan our longer term response, to be ready to push for a continuation of all temporary uplifts in benefits, a complete suspension of sanctions and the benefit cap, and for continued systemic change to ensure a benefits system that works effectively as a safety net.
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The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, renews his patronage.
“It’s a great privilege to continue as a patron of the Zacchaeus 2000 Trust who are doing enormously important work, helping thousands of Londoners living in poverty to increase their income, reduce their debt and have access to decent housing." Justin Welby, The Archbishop of Canterbury, on renewing his patronage with Zacchaeus 2000 Trust.
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A Culture of Disbelief
In her first blog as Policy and Campaigns Officer, Ella reflects on her first few weeks at Z2K and her experience of shadowing our caseworkers. She focuses on attending one of our clients' Employment and Support Allowance Tribunal and expands on the disability benefits process as a whole.
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Leaving Z2K: A fond farewell
As our Policy and Campaigns Officer Jen Durrant prepares to move on to new challenges, she reflects on some of the highlights from her time at Z2K and the opportunities within the role
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A massive post-London Legal Walk 2018 Thank You!
A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us. Find out what your donation means to our work
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Why we walk the Walk
On 21st May 2018 we're doing the London Legal Walk to raise funds for our vital access to justice work. CEO Raji Hunjan explains what it means to us and our clients
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In memory of Maev Sullivan
Z2K Office Manager Lilian Lee remembers the warmth, generosity and support of our former trustee Maev Sullivan
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Remembering Sir Henry Brooke
Z2K's former CEO, Joanna Kennedy, describes the incredible passion, generosity and support we were lucky to receive from Sir Henry Brooke.
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The essence of Z2K: a recipe for success from our CEO
Mix together passion and a commitment to supporting the people most disadvantaged by welfare reform, combine with strategic thinking and careful business planning, add a dollop of power analysis and we serve you up the very essence of Zacchaeus 2000 Trust.
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Z2K on the London Legal Walk 2017
Every year we take part in the London Legal Walk to raise vital funds for Londoners living in poverty. Our Policy Director Marc Francis describes the event
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