Child can't afford 1999 & 2012

Child necessities 1999 2012 Numbers of children (2012) Percentage point change 1999 to 2012 Which children?
Warm winter coat 2% 1% 100,000 -1 0 to 18
Fresh fruit or veg at least once a day 2% 3% 400,000 1 0 to 18
New properly fitting shoes 2% 4% 500,000 2 0 to 18
Three meals a day 1% 1% 100,000 0 0 to 18
Garden or outdoor space to play in safely 4% 5% 600,000 1 0 to 18
Child celebration or special occasions 4% 1% 100,000 -3 0 to 18
Books at home suitable for their ages 0% 2% 200,000 2 >2 to 18
Meat, fish or vegetarian equivalent at least once a day 4% 3% 400,000 -1 0 to 18
Suitable place at home to study or do homework n/a 5% 500,000 n/a >5 to 18
Child hobby or leisure activity 3% 6% 500,000 3 >5 to 18
Toddler group or nursery or play group at least once a week for pre-school aged children n/a 4% 100,000 n/a <5
Indoor games suitable for their age n/a 1% 200,000 n/a 0 to 18
Enough bedrooms for every child aged 10+ of a different sex to have their own room 3% 11% 600,000 8 >10 to 18
Childrens clubs or activities such as drama or football training n/a 9% 1,000,000 n/a >2 to 18
Computer and internet for homework (not a necessity in 1999) 36% 6% 500,000 -30 >5 to 18
Some new not second hand clothes 3% 4% 500,000 1 0 to 18
Day trips with family once a month n/a 21% 2,500,000 n/a 0 to 18
Outdoor leisure equipment, such as roller skates, skateboards, football, etc 3% 6% 700,000 3 0 to 18
At least 4 pairs of trousers, leggings, jeans or jogging bottoms 3% 5% 600,000 2 0 to 18
Going away on a school trip at least once a term 2% 8% 600,000 6 >5 to 18
Money to save n/a 32% 2,800,000 n/a >5 to 18
Pocket money n/a 16% 1,300,000 n/a >5 to 18
Child holiday away from home for at least 1 week per year 22% 26% 3,200,000 4 0 to 18
Construction toys (like lego, duplo etc) 3% 5% 500,000 2 0 to 18
Child has friends round for tea or a snack once a fortnight* 4% 8% 1,000,000 4 0 to 18

 Items in red italics are based on small numbers and should be treated with caution.
* This item was seen as a necessity in 1999 but fell just under the majority in 2012.

Source: Breadline Britain - the rise of mass poverty, Stewart Lansley and Joanna Mack, Oneworld, 2015.

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