Deprived UK towns still feeling benefits of Tony Blair’s anti-poverty fund

Futurebuilders England Fund doubled economic output of some areas and improved deprivation levels by up to 17%

A long-term anti-poverty fund created during the government of Tony Blair doubled the economic output of some local areas and improved deprivation levels by up to 17%.

The Futurebuilders England Fund gave £142m in loans and other financing to 406 charities and enterprises in England from 2004 to 2010.