TAP seeks to grow team and expand volunteer network

London 13 January 2026 - Taxpayers Against Poverty (TAP) has announced plans to ramp up its team as it enters the next phase of growth, with new funding efforts underway and an expanded programme of campaigning and parliamentary engagement.

As part of this expansion, TAP is currently seeking passionate volunteers to support its work tackling poverty, inequality and unfair public policy. These roles offer an opportunity to contribute directly to campaigns that influence Parliament, public debate and policy outcomes.

Tom Burgess, CEO of Taxpayers Against Poverty, said:

“Poverty is not inevitable—it is the result of political choices. To change those choices, we need more people involved, more skills at the table and more pressure where it matters. This is a moment to step up. Whether you bring policy expertise, research skills, organising energy or fundraising experience, you can help us build the momentum needed to prevent poverty rather than manage its consequences.”

TAP is looking for volunteers to help in the following areas:

·       Parliamentary Relations Building and supporting a cross-party parliamentary coalition, developing briefings and information for MPs and peers.

·       Digital Marketing Specialist Driving a strategic marketing campaign linked to TAP goals across social media channels and other online outlets

·       Membership Manager Growing TAP’s supporter and membership base, supporting donor development, and potentially coordinating volunteer recruitment and development.

·       Researcher / Media Assistant Assisting with research, database management, content creation, media support and campaign outreach.

·       Fundraising Supporting grant research, donor engagement and fundraising initiatives to help sustain and scale TAP’s work.

·       Volunteer Network Expanding and coordinating a growing network of supporters contributing research, local advocacy and outreach.

TAP is also working to secure additional funding to support paid roles in the future but is keen to hear now from individuals who want to contribute skills, time and energy to a high-impact campaign focused on poverty prevention and economic justice.

Volunteering with TAP offers a chance to be part of a focused, values-driven organisation working to change how public money and policy affect people living in poverty.

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About Taxpayers Against PovertyTaxpayers against Poverty is a UK-based independent advocacy group dedicated to tackling poverty, inequality, and social injustice by promoting economic policies that have a direct effect on reducing poverty and the unnecessary financial hardship. TAP seeks to influence national and local policy with well-researched and robust evidence of hardship and promote practical policy proposals using a direct approach to decision makers and other influencers.

TAP was founded by the late Rev Paul Nicolson and is led by Tom Burgess, author of From Here to Prosperity, a new political agenda for a sustainable economy and greater social justice, which proposes taxing wealth more and income less. TAP’s sister organisation and partner is Compassion in Politics which seeks to bring more honesty, respect and compassion into political life

For media inquiries, interviews, or to support our campaigns, please contact:

Tom Burgess, CEO, Taxpayers Against Poverty  taxpayersagainstpoverty@gmail.com www.taxpayersagainstpoverty.org.uk  www.realagenda.org