Brilliant Children’s Charities coalition event led by young people. We @childrenssociety.bsky.social love working with pals @barnardos.org.uk @nspcc.bsky.social @actionforchildren.bsky.social @ncb.org.uk Delighted to be joined by @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social Liz Kendal and Josh MacAlister #Lab25

Delighted to have a few words today with Chancellor Rachel Reeves and welcome her decision on school libraries and share something of @childrenssociety.bsky.social passion to see the government change more children’s lives for the better.

Brogan, a Young Trustee at The Children’s Society, left us with a powerful message of hope - reminding us that with the right support, the potential of young people is limitless.

Mark Russell, Chief Executive at The Children’s Society, spoke seriously about the challenge of improving young people’s lives amid declining wellbeing. Matt Hyde OBE, Chief Executive at Lloyds Bank Foundation, shared his vision for a caring, connected society.

🚨 This is a message from over 100 charities, including @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social, @sheltercharity.bsky.social, , @oxfamgb.bsky.social @savechildrenuk.bsky.social and @friends-earth.bsky.social: Scapegoating refugees won’t fix anything. It's time for real change www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

From @thetimes.com

If we ended and reversed immigration to UK today not a single person would be any better off while a lot would be a whole lot worse Let’s focus on the real problems facing communities across our country www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

🎉 Delighted the Children’s Charities Coalition won Charity Collaboration of the Year at the Charity Times awards 🎉 @childrenssociety.bsky.social proud partner with @barnardos.org.uk @nspcc.bsky.social @actionforchildren.bsky.social & @ncb.org.uk @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social 🎉 fab work team 🎉

Popped over to the old bird site to see how it’s going; felt queasy within minutes and had to get back out of there 🙅🏻‍♂️

“Lifting more children out of poverty is why I came into politics, I’m thinking every day about how to turn the tide on child poverty. Everything is on the table, including removing the two-child limit” 👏🏻 @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

“our objective is to lift children out of poverty and that will mean we need to lift the [2-child benefit] cap” 👏🏻 👏🏻 @lucympowell.bsky.social www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

In England, my dog has stronger legal protection than my daughter I can’t hit my pup but if I struck my daughter I could legally argue “reasonable punishment” There’s NEVER justification for hitting children (or pups) they deserve full strength of the law to protect them Sign now bit.ly/466gr6j

Really pleased that @lucympowell.bsky.social highlighted how removing the 2-child benefit gap is the single biggest policy to immediately tackle child poverty We @childrenssociety.bsky.social back early action to lift as many children out of hardship as possible

Absolutely delighted to hear @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social committing to tackling child poverty as top priority as a moral mission for this government We @childrenssociety.bsky.social fully back removing the punitive 2-child benefit gap to accelerate impact of new child poverty strategy

"You don't apply to be a chief executive unless you've got a certain sense of ego. And I admit I've got one too." @markrusselluk.bsky.social explains why his ego and the @childrenssociety.bsky.social brand both need to be set aside to enable social change. 🎧 Full podcast interview: bit.ly/4mgVYk7

Top day in Nottingham for our Trustee Away. Hearing all about @childrenssociety.bsky.social services in the local area and thinking about how we frame our work to get more support !

Spreading some joy @childrenssociety.bsky.social Central Beds team were out on Sunday at a local Skate Jam - supporting other local providers and businesses at this vibrant event for young people www.biggleswadetoday.co.uk/community/sa...

Non-partisan political leadership is needed at this time and I think this is well reflected in statement by Bernie Sanders In my view, you only ever defeat ideas with which you disagree through better ideas, never through violence youtube.com/watch?v=LFmW...

So pleased to see our mental health and wellbeing service for young people in Leeds welcoming the Baton of Hope #BatonOfHope

Exec team away day in Brighton - good to spend time together - thinking & reflecting strategically to progress @childrenssociety.bsky.social @markrusselluk.bsky.social @mrjoejenkins.bsky.social Segun & Michelle

Great to spot these brilliant reports in print at @childrenssociety.bsky.social national office this week - ahead of a financial sector event where we raised awareness about the financial exploitation of children - link in comments to access the reports… 1/3

Now I’m not saying the media struggles with perspective but… buried in the backpages was a little story about the existential threat to whole planet without urgent action VS wall to wall coverage of a local news story concerning 138 asylum seekers & a hotel www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Feels timely to ask ourselves this question: just what has the European Court of Human Rights ever done for us? #ECHR youtube.com/watch?v=ptfm...

Flying the flag is a great reminder of England’s remarkable multicultural history - England’s Patron Saint St George was a migrant, born in Turkey, dying in Palestine I’m sure everyone flying the English flag appreciates our rich heritage as a country embracing people from around the world

There is about a week to go until the new school yr starts & families are struggling to afford school uniform - check out @mrjoejenkins.bsky.social highlighting the latest from @childrenssociety.bsky.social on the cost of school uniforms (which need to be cut) www.itv.com/news/2025-08...

Great to visit the Sutton Community Uniform Shop with @itvnews.bsky.social as part of @childrenssociety.bsky.social ongoing campaign to cut the cost of school uniforms

Populism may be on the march again But we’ve seen it all before We’ve beaten it before We’ll beat it again

The reality is escalating inequalities (both opportunity & outcome) deepens disadvantage for more & more young people - so we need to debate big ideas seriously; you don’t have to agree with @lewisgoodall.com on this, but explore the alternatives as the status quo is punishing all our children

Chatbots and Children Reflections on balancing the benefits and risks of technological advances for children www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/b...

🚨Vital conversations about violence against women and girls are being hijacked by an anti-migrant agenda. We've joined 200 organisations to urge the Government to address this dangerous weaponisation of VAWG. It is #NotInOurName

Deeply chilling report by @lewisgoodall.com & @newsagents.bsky.social - what we learn from fentanyl crisis in US; why we should both fear & fight against these drugs surfacing in the UK podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

“This is one thing we could fix really easily and really quickly and give families one less headache.” Unaffordable uniform costs shouldn’t be the reason that children are punished at school. It’s time for change: act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/173895/... Image: BBC The One Show📺

We’ve been busy uncovering the real cost of unaffordable school uniforms ⚠️ Our research reveals a troubling truth: children are being unfairly penalised—some even missing out on vital learning. Hear more from our Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Tom Cave, on BBC Sheffield 👇

It was a privilege to be on The One Show on BBC1 tonight to talk about why we @childrenssociety.bsky.social will keep campaigning to cut the cost of school uniform further It shouldn’t break the bank to send your child to school

Thank you Joe! Will press on in the comforting knowledge that I’m not the only one who believes serious and funny don’t have to be mutually exclusive categories.

“Not all truths are equal, however sincerely believed” Greatly enjoyed latest by one of my favourite British authors @jonathancoe.bsky.social - multi-layered, multi-genre, reflection of our times against backdrop of Truss lettuce period; making serious points while always keeping sense of fun 👏🏻

Appears the less someone knows about immigration, the more anti-immigration they are likely to be And this has been fuelled by political leaders & media commentators - whether through good intent or bad, the net effect is the same

Mariah showed up for the LGBTQ+ community & brought the emotion at #BrightonPride #PrideInThePark

Love is love Good vibes at #BrightonPride 2025

Yessss!!! Awesome England - well done #Lionesses - continuing to inspire a generation

At the weekend some of our team attended the 25th #YoungCarersFestival held by @childrenssociety.bsky.social & YMCA 🎉 An inspiring day where we spoke to many amazing young people about their experiences, as they created post cards about the things they think & need to be changed for young carers 🎉

Best festival in the world, no others can compete, this weekend or any other! #youngcarersfestival #ycf2025

It's the 25th anniversary of the #YoungCarersFestival- the largest festival in the world for young people with caring responsibilities. Anya shares the challenges young people face and how important the festival is to them: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/b...

A reminder - Prof Jay inquiry took SEVEN years, reported 3 years ago & action on ALL 20 recommendations is outstanding A new national inquiry on grooming gangs must not further delay action that we already know is needed Justice for survivors / action to prevent more abuse

Responding on behalf of @childrenssociety.bsky.social “We urgently need a bold joined up child poverty strategy to tackle the root causes. This Autumn MUST bring more than short term fixes and deliver lasting change for children” #spendingreview

In response to the #SpendingReview, the Children’s Charities Coalition welcomes the vital investment in early help but said urgent reforms to children’s social care lack the necessary funding. More: ow.ly/Mryt50W7QEU @barnardos.org.uk @nspcc.bsky.social @actionforchildren.bsky.social @ncb.org.uk

Everyone at @childrenssociety.bsky.social cheering this news- based on our research and experience with young people, it’s exactly what we’ve been calling on for many years and so pleased this Government has both listened and acted, will make a difference to thousands of children 👏🏻

‘A game-changer for children and families. We hope this is a sign of what's to come in the autumn's child poverty strategy, with government taking more action to meet its manifesto commitment to reduce child poverty in the UK.’ - Our head of education policy Kate Anstey www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

🚨 NEW: Labour is lifting 100,000 children out of poverty by expanding access to free school meals. Alongside free breakfast clubs, cheaper uniform costs and government-funded childcare, Labour is putting money in parents’ pockets and giving children the best start in life.

Time to wage war against child poverty Britain will be safer & stronger when we lift more young people from multiple direct threats of poverty First strike: let’s take down 2-child benefit cap We’re battle-ready at @childrenssociety.bsky.social to advance the capabilities of our children