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'Poverty is on the increase,' warns Leeds welfare chief

The local welfare board chief executive outlined the problems it is encountering at the charity's dinner

May 15, 2017 16:30
Liz Bradbury with Michael Portillo
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Times have never been more challenging for Leeds Jewish Welfare Board, chief executive Liz Bradbury told its 140th anniversary dinner on Sunday at the city’s Reuben Vincent Hall.

“Poverty is on the increase and many in our society don’t have enough money to get by on,” Ms Bradbury told 240 LJWB supporters.

“We know tomorrow is not the same as yesterday and the past cannot predict the future. But if our past is anything to go by, we will have continued success.”

She described the welfare board as “one community working together with over 150 staff and 220 volunteers, hoping to make a difference and change lives”.