Launch of the 2025 Poverty Truth Commission for BCP

Tackling Poverty Together

A Poverty Truth Commission takes an innovative approach to tackling the root causes of poverty by turning the usual power balance on its head. Our belief is that lasting and systemic change will only be possible when people with direct experience of poverty (Community Commissioners) are helping to lead that change.

At this launch event the inspirational Community Commissioners will share their experiences and wisdom, to show what life is like struggling against poverty today in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

We will welcome the Civic and Business Commissioners who have agreed to join the Commission over the coming year to work together alongside the Community Commissioners. In a radically different relational way, they will all work to co-design solutions to the stubborn and persistent problems surrounding poverty.

We will also hear of the changes & outcomes that grew from the first Commission from 2021 – 2023.

Come and join us to meet the Commissioners, get involved in the event activities and prepare to be moved to take action to challenge poverty together.

Citygate is located opposite the entrance to Bournemouth train, coach and bus station.

There is no parking onsite and we ask where possible you travel sustainably by walking, cycling, Beryl bike/scooter, bus, train or car-share.

Nearby public parking can be found at Bournemouth Train Station or Cotlands Road Car Park. Three hours free parking is available at the ASDA store across the road for ASDA shoppers only.

Please note this event will be filmed and photographs will be taken. These images and videos may be used in press releases, printed publicity and published online to promote the Poverty Truth Commission.