Erasing Rural Poverty
Date & time
4 November 2026 | 10.00-13.00
Event format
Attend event in person
Event type
Participatory interactive event
Event topic
Money & finance, Poverty, housing & homelessness
Audience
All
Academic discipline
Sociology and social policy
Venue
Ashburton Town Hall, 3, Town Hall, North St, Ashburton, Newton Abbot TQ13 7QQ
Money & finance theme
What's on offer?
Join an interactive session featuring short video stories from rural residents, followed by a group discussion on rural poverty, financial hardship and available support. The session concludes with practical information on local advice and support services. Morning and afternoon sessions available.
What's it about?
This event explores the challenges of rural poverty and financial hardship, highlighting the experiences of people living in rural communities and raising awareness of the support available to help improve financial wellbeing.
Who's leading the event?
Dr Carl Evans, Lecturer in Operations, Logistics and Strategic Management ath University of Plymouth
Open to
Adults living in rural communities in Devon
Of particular interest to
Community organisations, local support providers and anyone interested in tackling rural poverty and improving financial wellbeing.
Event Booking details
Please book a session below through Eventbrite.
Register your place on the morning session 10.15 - 12.45
Register your place on the afternoon session 13.45 - 16.15
For further information, please contact Carl Evans at carl.d.evans@plymouth.ac.uk
Scheduling information
4th November 2026 - 10.15 - 12.45
4th November 2026 - 13.45 - 1615
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