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Need NOT Greed Campaign

In February 2009 we launched the Community Links Need NOT Greed campaign in the Houses of Parliament. Cash-in-hand work is a survival mechanism for many people living in poverty; they do so out of Need NOTGreed.

We are campaigning to end this reliance on cash-in-hand work and help people to make the transition into formal work, gradually come off benefits and at the same time not be thrown further into poverty.

February Campaign Launch information

 

Need NOT Greed Campaign
  • Cash-in-hand work is a survival mechanism for many people living in poverty; they do so out of Need NOT Greed.
  • Working cash-in-hand contributes to the informal economy which is estimated to be 12.3% of the UK GDP.
  • We are campaigning for the Government to help people out of cash-in-hand work into formal employment and to harness the informal economy.

The vision

To eliminate the need for cash-in-hand work and to help people make the transition into formal paid work and out of poverty.

  • Why do people work cash-in-hand, how complex are the problems in the first place?
  • What are the barriers to moving into formal work , how to end the need for cash-in-hand work?
  • What we can do to harness the skills of people working cash-in-hand and how do we unlock peoples potential?
  • How can government formalise workers and become a lot closer to hitting child poverty and employment targets?

The objectives of the Need Not Greed Campaign.

  • Change National Policy to incentivise people to take up formal paid work and continue their progression in work
  • Involve all departments responsible for the informal economy in developing a joined up Government strategy to effectively harness people working cash-in-hand
  • Transform local service delivery to encourage people to formalise cash-in-hand work and move out of poverty.
  • Launch a nation wide Department for Work and Pension pilot project offering support and guidence for people wishing to make the transition
  • Ensure employment laws are upheld and that vulnerable workers are protected.

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