The 99% Organisation calls for Five Key Actions:
Most people in the UK are poorer today than they were in 2007, though the economy has grown. This is mass impoverishment.
If the economy is doing so well, how can most people not be doing well? If the pie is growing, why aren’t we all getting bigger slices? Why is our children’s generation set to be the first in living memory that is poorer than its predecessors?
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Details on current and ongoing 99% Organisation projects
Find out about the organisations who have been working with us to end mass impoverishment.
Meet the founders and contributors making the 99% organisation a growing movement
We work to make mass impoverishment a key issue for Government, and to drive serious policy change to protect the interests of the 99% (in the UK, if you earn less than £120k, that’s you).
We want to build a world in 2050, where rather than being poorer than their parents, most people are far better-off.
Our key projects include:
Find out about upcoming events and how you can make a contribution
There are many ways members can get involved and help to drive the change we need.
There are dozens of skills and experiences that could be valuable to us
We have several important projects running. Take a look and see if you want to join one.
99% members come from all parts of society; they are people like you who are determined to help.
Whatever your age, gender, race or party affiliation, we want you. Whether you are a beggar, a barber, a banker or a billionaire, we want you. If you want to help end mass impoverishment, we want you. Whether you have a lot of time or a little, we want you. As long as you share our values, we want you.
Members’ involvement ranges from:
Even the smallest contribution of time and effort makes a big difference to us.
Find out more about events for membersAt the time of writing (15 July 2021), the Health & Care Bill has just received its second reading in the Commons. The government claims that the Integrated Care System created by Bill will fix the country’s health and care problems and should be welcomed by all sides. The Bill has, however, been strongly criticised […]
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This is a meeting for 99% members and interested guests. Originally for those in the South / East of the UK, it is now open to anyone from anywhere as we have gone virtual. Please let Paul know if you would like to attend.
This is the regular meeting of the Herefordshire 2030 project team. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Jeremy.
This is a meeting for 99% members and interested guests. Originally for those in the North / West of the UK, it is now open to anyone from anywhere as we have gone virtual. This meeting will feature Liz MacKay speaking about how the Herefordshire 2030 project plans to help lift thousands of families out […]
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