GMPA exists to support local efforts to prevent and reduce poverty by working with stakeholders from across public, private and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors and people with lived experience of socio-economic disadvantage, to affect change. Whilst the main levers for addressing poverty sit with central government, there is more that we can do collectively to tackle poverty locally. We work to achieve this by: Advocating a cash first approach to local welfare - as evidence shows that when extra financial support is provided to low income households in crisis it is used appropriately and in a way that boosts household wellbeing. Supporting Local Authorities to adopt the socio economic duty – ensuring transparent and effective measures are in place to address the inequalities that result from differences in occupation, education, place of residence or social class. Working with Local Authorities and the Combined Authority on anti-poverty strategies to tackle the high rates of child and in-work poverty across Greater Manchester. Running Poverty Truth Commissions – embedding the voices of people with lived experience of socio-economic disadvantage in decision-making structures in Greater Manchester. Running the Greater Manchester Living Wage Campaign - advocating for widespread adoption of the Real Living Wage by employers across the city region. Producing Money Advice Referral Tools – the tool lists places people can go for advice and other income maximisation support in their borough.