Events have been arranged in Trafford to mark Challenge Poverty Week which runs from Monday.

Residents and community groups will address issues causing poverty in the borough and set out potential solutions during the week.

Groups taking part include Citizens Advice, Groundwork, Mile Shy Club, NHS Greater Manchester, The Bread and Butter Thing, Trafford Age UK, Trafford College, Trafford Council, Trafford Housing Trust and Your Housing Group.

They will discuss their own work and the main causes of poverty in their communities – with a particular focus on the growing cost of living crisis and what they are doing to address it.

Trafford Council leader Cllr Andrew Western said: “The cost of living crisis is extremely challenging for residents across Trafford and we must do everything we can to limit the impact on them.

“Challenge Poverty Week England highlights the issue and shows what a problem this is proving to be both in our borough and across the UK. Trafford Council has made supporting people out of poverty a top priority and we are working closely with partners to help provide help and support to residents who find themselves struggling.”

Zoe Taylor, communities manager at Trafford Housing Trust, added: “It’s a priority to us to ensure we are supporting our customers through what we know are very difficult times.”

The events are as follows:

  • Monday, October 17: Employment, Money Support, Health – Sale West Youth and Community Centre M33 4QW, noon to 4pm (Trafford Housing Trust, Greater Manchester Poverty Action, NHS Greater Manchester, Mile Shy Club, Trafford Council); St John’s Centre M16 7GX, noon to 4pm (The Bread and Butter Thing)
  • Monday, October 17: Money Management – Sale West Youth and Community Centre M33 4QW, 10am to 3pm (Groundwork)
  • Tuesday, October 18: Get Ready for Winter – Stretford Public Hall M32 0LG, noon to 4pm (Trafford Housing Trust, Energy Works, Citizens Advice, Age UK, Greater Poverty Action, Trafford Council)
  • Tuesday, October 18: Wellbeing, Food Support – Altrincham Community Hub WA14 2SZ, 1.30pm to 3pm (The Counselling and Family Centre)
  • Wednesday, October 19: Energy Advice – Limelight Hub M16 9NW, noon to 4pm (Trafford Housing Trust, Trafford Council); Partington Community Hub M31 4LT, 10am to 4pm (Your Housing Group)
  • Wednesday, October 19: Financial Advice – Trafford College WA14 5PQ, 1pm to 3pm (Trafford College)
  • Thursday, October 20: Money Support – The Toy House M41 6DU, noon to 4pm (Trafford Housing Trust, The Bread and Butter Thing)