Joseph Rowntree Foundation

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) is an independent social change organization dedicated to creating a more equitable and just future, free from poverty. Committed to ending poverty in the UK, JRF employs a multi-faceted approach that includes policy development, advocacy campaigns, and grassroots support. The organization focuses on three key pathways: **Directional Change**, which advocates for immediate reforms like increasing Universal Credit rates; **Systemic Change**, which explores radical alternatives for societal transformation; and **Infrastructure for Change**, which enhances policymaking with comprehensive data on poverty.

Founded over a century ago by Joseph Rowntree, JRF seeks to engage diverse stakeholders, including charities, academic institutions, and governments, to foster a collaborative environment for change. It also plays a vital role in its local community, managing heritage sites and the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust, which provides affordable housing and care services in the North East. Through its insights and initiatives, JRF aims to transform unjust systems and support the voices of those most affected by economic disparities.