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Society Matters Foundation is our voice on the regional and national stage, challenging policy makers to unlock the potential of the North of England and the people who live there. We achieve this by highlighting progressive policy positions through research, policy papers, transformative conversation, and insightful events.

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Work is meant to lift people out of poverty, yet for many people in the North East it no longer covers the basics. This event brings together evidence and insight from an in-work poverty survey that was carried out by Society Matters CIC and will be presented at this event by Society Matters Foundation. The event will also highlight research by Durham University Business School Centre for Research on Organisations, Work and Society’s Employment and Wellbeing Research Project.

Date: Monday 18th May 2026
Time: 13:30–16:30
Location: The Catalyst — Theatre Space, Newcastle upon Tyne
Format: Afternoon event featuring presentations, evidence insight, discussion and networking  

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This Is The North brings bold, thought-provoking conversations about inequality, creativity and the future of the North of England. Hosted by our Foundation's founder, Alison Dunn, the podcast challenges the systems holding our region back and showcases the people driving real change. Proudly supported by Society Matters Foundation.

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"I think this is incredibly important. The coming together of organisations, the convening of people who are working on the front line, improving people’s lives, tackling poverty, solving these social issues, looking at issues around transport and housing insecurity, are absolutely crucial."

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Kim McGuinness, North East Mayor, North East Combined Authority