Five Proudly Partners with PCIP to Tackle Child Poverty in Plymouth!

Earlier this month, Five Education’s Brett and Matthew visited Kerry Bidewell, Development Manager at Plymouth Children in Poverty (PCiP), at their offices in Plymouth Science Park. Following a productive meeting, we are thrilled to announce that Five Education is now an official sponsor of PCiP — with additional matched funding generously supported by Dean at Team Factors. 

PCiP is a collaborative initiative working to eliminate the social injustice, poor health, and hardship caused by child poverty in Plymouth. By bringing together public, private, and third-sector organisations, PCiP aims to ensure every child in the city has a fair chance at a healthy, fulfilling start in life. 

“The issue of children living in poverty in Plymouth is both significant and worsening. The Plymouth Fairness Commission once described a ‘Tale of Two Cities’, where a child’s life outcomes could be predicted based on the ward they were born into. Today, some areas still see child poverty rates above 35% — this cannot be right. PCiP was born from a desire for greater collaboration between private, public, and charitable sectors, working together to share responsibility in eradicating child poverty across the city.” – PCiP

Learn more about PCiP’s mission here: https://www.pcip.org.uk/ 

You can also support their work by donating: https://www.pcip.org.uk/how-you-can-contribute/

We’re incredibly proud to support such a meaningful cause and contribute to creating brighter futures for young people in Plymouth. Together, we can make a real difference.