War on Want

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.

War on Want
FoundedFebruary 1951 (1951-02)
TypeCharity
Registration no.208724
Location
  • 44–48 Shepherdess Walk, London N1 7JP, United Kingdom
Revenue (2019)
£1,614,143
Expenses (2019)£1,715,907
Employees
18
Websitewaronwant.org
Formerly called
Association For World Peace

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.

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