BRITAIN’S economy may be turning the corner, but the benefits are not felt by everyone. Indeed there seem to be some stubborn pockets of deprivation as ever, despite the 2010 Child Poverty Act promising to eradicate child poverty in Britain by 2020.

Fortunately, there are people such as Dr John Sentamu who are determined to do whatever it takes to look after our young people.

The Archbishop of York’s Youth Trust has so far handed out some £70,000 across the north of England, to help change the lives of thousands of youngsters.

Now the trust has reopened its grant programme to give hope to more young people who face daily hardship.

Dr Sentamu has always been an inspirational figure. Let’s hope where he leads more may follow to ensure child poverty really will be eradicated by 2020.