Taxpayers Against Poverty Parent Company Changes Name to Real Agenda Limited

New umbrella organisation will bring together campaigning, policy, media and public engagement to build a stronger, fairer and more compassionate Britain

London, 11 June 2026 — Taxpayers Against Poverty (TAP) today announced that its parent company has officially changed its name from TAP Ltd to Real Agenda Limited (RAL) marking an important new chapter in the organisation's development.

The change reflects an expanded vision to create a collaborative platform that brings together campaigning, policy development, media and public engagement under one umbrella organisation, while maintaining the distinct identities of its established campaigns.

Importantly, nothing changes for supporters of Taxpayers Against Poverty or Compassion in Politics.

Both organisations will continue as the public-facing campaigns, retaining their names, identities and missions.

Real Agenda Limited will initially comprise four complementary initiatives:

·       Taxpayers Against Poverty (TAP) – campaigning to prevent poverty, reduce inequality and reform Britain's tax system.

·       Compassion in Politics (CIP) – promoting compassion, integrity and constructive dialogue in politics and public life.

·       Progressive Policy Unit (PPU) – developing practical, evidence-based policy proposals to tackle Britain's biggest social and economic challenges.

·       Real Agenda Radio (RAR) – a media platform featuring interviews, podcasts and discussion focused on practical solutions and positive change.

Real Agenda Limited has also been established to support collaboration with other organisations that share similar values, enabling them to retain their own identity while benefiting from shared communications, research, campaigning and fundraising support.

Tom Burgess, CEO of Real Agenda Limited and Taxpayers Against Poverty, said:

"This is much more than a name change. It represents a significant step forward in building a stronger platform for positive change.

Britain faces complex challenges that no single organisation can solve alone. Poverty, inequality, financial hardship, political division and declining trust in our institutions are deeply connected. Real Agenda has been created to bring together organisations, ideas and people who want to work collaboratively to address these issues.

Taxpayers Against Poverty and Compassion in Politics will continue exactly as before, but they will now be supported by a broader organisation that adds research capacity, media platforms and opportunities for collaboration.

We believe the public is looking for practical solutions rather than political division. Real Agenda is about creating the space where those solutions can be developed, communicated and put into practice."

The new structure reflects Real Agenda's commitment to bringing together campaigners, researchers, policymakers, businesses, charities and community organisations around shared objectives, including:

·       Preventing poverty before it occurs.

·       Reducing inequality and financial hardship.

·       Promoting compassionate, evidence-based public policy.

·       Supporting democratic renewal and public participation.

·       Developing practical solutions to Britain's economic and social challenges.

Real Agenda is designed as a collaborative network rather than a merger, allowing participating organisations to retain their independence while working together where common goals exist.

Over the coming months, Real Agenda will continue expanding its work through new policy initiatives, media programmes, strategic partnerships and national campaigns focused on building a fairer, more prosperous and more compassionate Britain.

ENDS

For more information, media enquiries, interviews, or comment: Tom Burgess, CEO, Taxpayers Against PovertyEmail: media@taxpayersagainstpovery.org  Website: www.taxpayersagainstpoverty.org.uk

About Real Agenda Ltd

Real Agenda Ltd is a not-for-profit social enterprise bringing together campaigns, research, media and public engagement to tackle poverty, inequality and the barriers preventing people from thriving. Through its network of organisations, Real Agenda works to promote practical, evidence-based solutions that create a fairer and more compassionate society.

Taxpayers against Poverty (TAP) is a national campaigning organisation founded by the late Rev. Paul Nicolson. TAP works to expose the causes and consequences of poverty and advocates for policies that ensure everyone can meet their basic needs and participate fully in society.

Compassion in Politics (CIP) is a cross-party movement dedicated to putting compassion at the heart of political decision-making. It works with politicians, public institutions and citizens to encourage a more human-centred approach to public policy and public life.

The Progressive Policy Unit (PPU) is Real Agenda’s research and policy development arm. It develops practical, evidence-based proposals on poverty prevention, economic fairness, taxation, public services and social wellbeing.

Real Agenda Radio (RAR) is the media platform, providing podcasts, interviews and commentary that amplify under-reported issues, challenge conventional thinking and give a voice to people working for positive social change. RAR has been dormant for a couple of years and due to be reactivated later in 2026)

Together, these organisations combine campaigning, research, media and public engagement to advance practical solutions that reduce poverty, strengthen communities and build a more inclusive economy.