War on Want
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War on Want is an anti-poverty charity based in London. War on Want works to challenge the root causes of poverty, inequality and injustice through partnership with social movements in the global South and campaigns in the UK. War on Want's slogan is "poverty is political" and its stated focus is on the root causes of poverty rather than its effects.
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Founded | February 1951; 73 years ago (1951-02) |
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Type | Charity |
Registration no. | 208724 |
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Revenue (2019) | £1,614,143[1] |
Expenses (2019) | £1,715,907[1] |
Employees | 18[1] |
Website | waronwant |
Formerly called | Association For World Peace |
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War on Want is a membership organisation governed by an elected council of management drawn from its membership. War on Want patrons include Naomi Klein, Owen Jones, Raj Patel and Mark Serwotka.