In the late 19th century poverty was caused by unemployment, illness and old age.The 1906 Liberal Government had to introduce reforms to tackle poverty.
The poor received money, time and expertise from charitable people and organisations to help them deal with poverty.
Most of these charities believed in the theory of self-help and that the poor should be ‘educated’ to live better lives and improve themselves.
The charities would provide this ‘education’. Many of them were linked to religion and charitable individuals often saw themselves ‘doing God’s work’ in helping the poor.
Provider of charity
Help provided
Thomas Barnardo
Provision of homes for orphaned children
Octavia Hill
Property owner who provided a good standard of housing
RSPCC
Provided help for children and orphans
Salvation Army
Work colonies set up to help the poor to learn new work and life skills
Provider of charity
Thomas Barnardo
Help provided
Provision of homes for orphaned children
Provider of charity
Octavia Hill
Help provided
Property owner who provided a good standard of housing
Provider of charity
RSPCC
Help provided
Provided help for children and orphans
Provider of charity
Salvation Army
Help provided
Work colonies set up to help the poor to learn new work and life skills
