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We champion the contribution of charities that provide financial and wellbeing support to individuals

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ACO Annual Conference 2023: 27th September

Join us for our biggest event of the year! Our annual conference, How Innovation is Transforming Financial and Well-being Support will bring together members from across the growing ACO network to share and recognise the tremendous efforts made by our member charities.

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More than making do: understanding the economic impact of essential household appliances

Our latest research – produced by Pro Bono Economics – reveals an estimated 480,000 households, or 1.2 million people, in the UK are in appliance poverty; they are living without a washing machine or fridge/freezer, or both.

Charity News Review: June 2023

Read the latest news from within ACO membership and across the charity sector. This month's edition includes recent publications by StepChange and

Charity News Review

Annual Awards 2023: 27th September

The shortlist has been released for the 2023 ACO Annual Awards, which celebrate the achievements of grant-making/benevolent charities that provide financial and well-being support to individuals.

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