To ensure the Commission built on the best possible range of external evidence, it developed a significant Advisory Group. This brought together the top thinkers across a wide range of policy areas, who fed into the Commission’s work.

We have had close to 50 members of the Group, who have helped the Technical Team and Secretariat navigate the existing evidence and develop the detailed methodology.

A group of Advisors including Stephen Brien, Sir Hector Sants and Julian McCrae have also been invaluable to the Commission’s work.

The Commission has also engaged with a wider range of stakeholders, including parliamentarians, policymakers in devolved administrations and a wide range of groups and individuals who research poverty and/or work with those in poverty.