The UK’s inequality is damaging all parts of our economy and society, while creating enormous profit for the richest few. We can only solve our struggling economy and hurt communities by making our society more equal. The Equality Trust campaigns for a more equal society that works better for everyone.
UK income inequality is among the highest in the developed world and evidence shows that this is bad for almost everyone. The Equality Trust works to improve the quality of life in the UK by reducing economic and social inequality.
People in more equal societies live longer, have better mental health and have better chances for a good education regardless of their background. Community life is stronger where the income gap is narrower, children do better at school and they are less likely to become teenage parents. When inequality is reduced people trust each other more, there is less violence and rates of imprisonment are lower.
If we want to build a better society, it is essential we take action. The Equality Trust is working with others to build a social movement for change. We analyse and disseminate the latest research, promote robust evidence-based arguments and support a dynamic network of campaign groups across the country.
The scale of inequality
How has inequality grown and changed in the UK? How does it affect our lives? How does the UK’s inequality compare to other developed countries? Find out all this and more.
Our staff and trustee team
We now have 10 members of staff and a strong and vibrant Board of Trustees. Our vision is for everyone to have a good life, and we work to challenge concentrations of wealth and power to create conditions for communities to thrive. We gather evidence, make connections and campaign.
The Spirit Level (2009)
The idea for the Trust was developed from 2007, after Kate and Richard published The Spirit Level: Why More Equal Societies Almost Always Do Better (the original hardback title) and Bill recognised the potential for a campaign based on their evidence.