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Public giving to alleviate poverty: Surveying provider experiences of a novel scheme
Matthew Jones,
Ella Rabaiotti 
Journal of Community Safety and Well-Being, Volume: 10, Issue: 4, Pages: 197 - 202
Swansea University Authors:
Matthew Jones, Ella Rabaiotti
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People experiencing poverty and homelessness are at increased risk of malnutrition, and physical and mental illness, as well as involvement in crime. Foodbanks and other related schemes such as community fridges have become commonplace in the UK. However, as the prevalence of poverty increases, othe...
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People experiencing poverty and homelessness are at increased risk of malnutrition, and physical and mental illness, as well as involvement in crime. Foodbanks and other related schemes such as community fridges have become commonplace in the UK. However, as the prevalence of poverty increases, other novel methods may be needed to address individual and community well-being and safety. We carried out a survey to explore the attitudes, views and experiences of providers of an alternative giving scheme, developing across England and Wales, known as BillyChip. BillyChips are given to people experiencing homelessness as an alternative to cash and can be exchanged for food and drink with certain outlets. We found that the scheme is acceptable to providers and viewed positively. Experience of providing BillyChip tokens to people in need correlated with positive perceptions of the scheme in its role in alleviating poverty, whilst promoting individual safety. Providers suggested various additional items for redemption using the scheme. The learning from this study will be of interest to stakeholders involved in the development or adoption of BillyChip, and other alternative giving schemes. |
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