Excellent to publish @trusselluk.bsky.social & @policyinpractice.bsky.social report: shows how new Local Crisis & Resilience Fund can stop financial shocks spiralling into hardship. CRF is a big step towards government's promise to end the need for emergency food. www.trussell.org.uk/news-and-res...

Great to see as @ifanuk.bsky.social's 'Worrying About Money?' resource project (www.foodaidnetwork.org.uk/cash-first-leaflets) referenced as a good practice example in terms of helping people to navigate their way towards #cashfirst or income-focused local advice services and support...

Scrapping the two-child limit will be transformational for children.

Scrapping the two-child limit will be transformational for children. This is a much-needed fresh start in our country’s efforts to eradicate child poverty and while there is more to do it gives us strong foundations to build on. 1/2

We’ve joined @cpaguk.bsky.social & 100+ others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit. Every child deserves the best start in life. By fully scrapping the two-child limit the government can deliver a decisive shift in children’s opportunities, and in the UK's potential.

newsmediauk.org/making-a-dif... @aberlourcharity.bsky.social @actionforchildren.bsky.social @amnesty.org @barnardosscot.bsky.social @celcis.org @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social @cpaguk.bsky.social @childrenfirst.bsky.social @cypcs.bsky.social @crer-scotland.bsky.social @familiesoutside.bsky.social

By-and-for organisations are a critical part of society. They providing essential services and a voice for communities and populations often missing or excluded from the workplace, the charity landscape, and within spheres of influence and policymaking. Learn more: neweconomics.org/2025/09/buil...

I can’t envisage a child poverty strategy which garners any credibility without fully scrapping the two-child limit. Unconvinced? Check out (even better share) this summary of the peer-reviewed evidence base @kittyjstewart.bsky.social @aaronreeves.bsky.social largerfamilies.study/publications...

Backed by leading anti-poverty and children’s charities, Big Issue wants to see the government setting clear targets to ending child poverty

Great to represent @ifanuk.bsky.social in Parliament this morning at the launch of @turn2us.org.uk new campaign. A brilliant event for a campaign that is desperately needed. Our social security system should be there for all of us when we need it. #stopthestigma #fixthesystem

We’re here setting up at the House of Commons, ready to meet your MPs and talk to them about how we can change the social security system. Find out more about our campaign and how you can get involved: https://www.turn2us.org.uk/stop-the-stigma #StoptheStigma #FixtheSystem

Suspending SNAP would affect many many many people on low incomes in the USA’s and negatively impact on their rights to food, social security and an adequate standard of living. More here. ⬇️⬇️

We're delighted to share our Manifesto for a #WellbeingEconomy co-created with our members. Our manifesto highlights how we can change the rules of our economy, using bold, achievable and transformative policies that put people and planet first. www.weallscotland.org/_files/ugd/e...

Today was about hope. Hope for a better Scotland where all of us have enough to flourish. To stand beside friends and colleagues and demand this loudly was a complete joy. #ScotlandDemandsBetter

Independent Food Aid Network member organisations are proud to be marching today alongside @trussellscot.bsky.social food bank teams, other campaigners, and people from across the length and breadth of Scotland We'll see you there! #ScotlandDemandsBetter @povertyalliance.org

📢1 day to go! What: #ScotlandDemandsBetter march & rally Where: Edinburgh, assemble at the Scottish Parliament from 10am and then march onto The Meadows Who: Everyone demanding a decent and dignified life free from poverty. Why: Because change happens when we stand together and demand it

📢Banners and flags at the ready! Thanks to everyone who has given us a sneak peak at the banners, flags and placards you have created ahead of #ScotlandDemandsBetter. Drop a pic of in the comments so we can look our for your creations! #WeDemandBetter

⏳5 days to go! Join us on Saturday 25th October for the march for all of us #ScotlandDemandsBetter 📍Assembly from 10am outside the Scottish Parliament before marching onto The Meadows for a rally with inspirational speakers and live music! Join us: www.scotland-demands-better.com/supporters

❗ The two-child limit is pushing families to food banks. This policy is cruel. And it's time to end it. Email your MP to call on the Chancellor to end the two-child limit 👉 https://bit.ly/4ovyIAj

📣 On Sat 25 Oct, join us in Edinburgh as #WeDemandBetter! 🕚 Start: 11am at Scottish Parliament 🚶March through the city 🎉 Rally at The Meadows for music, speeches, food & family fun! Find out more: www.scotland-demands-better.com/march-and-ra...

HAPPY WORLD FOOD DAY! Great to be facilitating at the 2nd Public Diners Conference in Edinburgh. Looking forward to a day of connection, questioning and good food. @nourishscotland.bsky.social

What’s next now #ChallengePoverty Week is over… We have an idea 💡 Join us on: 🗓️ Saturday 25th October 📍 Edinburgh As #wedemandbetter for Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 More info >>> www.scotland-demands-better.com

Are you at #SNP25 this weekend? Come and join #EndChildPoverty's fringe event to hear from speakers including Cabinet Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville to explore what must happen now to meet the 2030 child poverty targets Today Saturday 11th October 12:30-13:30 #Aberdeen @trussellscot.bsky.social

We could not agree more with this infographic from @ifanuk.bsky.social, an organisation we are members of. 👉 Food waste can't solve food poverty. 👉 Surplus food is the result of a wasteful system. 👉 People need cash and be able to afford and choose the food they want. #cashfirst #plentytoshare

The Independent Food Aid Network was one of 86 charities signing this joint statement on the UC & PIP Bill bit.ly/4nuLQ8X

On 18th June Chipping Barnet Foodbank went to Parliament to take part in the “Guarantee Our Essentials” Lobby Day led by @trusselluk.bsky.social & the @jrf-uk.bsky.social‬, supported by other anti-poverty organisations, including @ifanuk.bsky.social‬, @feedingbritain.org, Caritas and many others.

The new Crisis and Resilience Fund has the potential to support the Government's ambition to end mass dependence on emergency food parcels but we need to reframe the concept of crisis...#CashFirst @sabinegoodwin.bsky.social for @bigissue.com www.bigissue.com/opinion/labo...

📣 What did we actually do? Our Cash First trial ran for 4 weeks. 30 people received direct cash support — shaped by community voices, not top-down decisions. 1/3 @sabinegoodwin.bsky.social @ifanuk.bsky.social

Great to be united in our message to #guaranteetheessentials @trusselluk.bsky.social @ifanuk.bsky.social

1/6 The UK government can spin its "welfare reform" legislative package as much as it likes. But these aren't welfare "reforms". inasmuch as they are "cuts" to social security support for people with disabilities. There is no shying away from that truth, or the bottom line motivating it.

So good to take part in this today! Hundreds of food aid workers coming together for a day of hope, solidarity and action, calling for an #essentialsguarantee. Thanks to @trusselluk.bsky.social and @sabinegoodwin.bsky.social for organising...an incredible effort.

The government has introduced legislation today to implement cuts to disability & health benefits There have been no substantial concessions on how the proposals were originally presented in the Green Paper Here is what we know about the impact these cuts will have... 🧵

Good to be united in our calls for an #EssentialsGuarantee in Westminster today @bcfoodbank.bsky.social @jencoleman1.bsky.social @deewoods.bsky.social #CashFirst

We're glad to be in Westminster today calling for an #EssentialsGuarantee @ifanuk.bsky.social member representatives from across the UK are meeting with their local MPs to urge them to act #CashFirst @charlottemwhite.bsky.social @trusselluk.bsky.social @trussellscot.bsky.social

Today is @abbypreston01.bsky.social's penultimate day with the @ifanuk.bsky.social...We are very grateful to Abby for her hard work and outstanding commitment to IFAN's 'Worrying About Money?' resources project (www.foodaidnetwork.org.uk/cash-first-l...)

“If we are to see a reduction in dependence on emergency food parcels, the universal availability of crisis support via cash payments alongside advice and support to prevent financial insecurity is critical." #CashFirst @bigissue.com @liamgeraghty.bsky.social www.bigissue.com/news/social-...

We are in Week 2 of 4 of our Cash First trial – 30 participants are receiving direct cash payments. Building on findings from our 2021 pilot, this research helps us understand what method of payment works — and why @ifanuk.bsky.social @sabinegoodwin.bsky.social #CashFirst

The Government also announced the Tackling Food Surplus at the Farm Gate scheme last night - £13 million to 12 food charities across England to redistribute fresh produce directly from farms might temporarily alleviate food poverty but it won't 'fight' or address it #CashFirst @ifanuk.bsky.social

Very welcome news on free school meal expansion that will help ease the pressure on families but ultimately free school meals should be available to all children while Universal Credit remains dangerously low and the two-child limit still in place #CashFirst www.gov.uk/government/n...

Find out about our 'Worrying About Money?' resources project in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland and the work we undertook in 2024... bit.ly/wam-england-... @abbypreston01.bsky.social @emmaosterberg.bsky.social #CashFirst

We’re live! The Cash First Trial starts today. @ifanuk.bsky.social @sabinegoodwin.bsky.social

Writing in today’s Herald I discuss the UK Govts proposed welfare reforms that are set to cause widespread harm to disabled people. This does not need to happen. We must keep raising our voices. Write to your MP. Urge them not to vote for this. www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2518...

"If this government is serious in its commitment to the nation’s children, it can’t keep waiting for the stars to align before taking action. It must urgently invest in children and their families, starting with scrapping the two-child limit.” @cpaguk.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

🚨 NEWS: Labour’s "flagship" child poverty strategy delayed until at least the autumn while child poverty hits its highest level since the turn of the century. John Bird reacts. ✍️ Sign our petition demanding Keir Starmer make poverty reduction a legal obligation shorturl.at/5sI6z

We’re excited to launch the next phase of Cash First- A Participatory Action Research (PAR) project tackling food insecurity in Lewisham with direct cash support. Designed with the community, with the aim to drive policy change. @sabinegoodwin.bsky.social @ifanuk.bsky.social

New @jrf-uk.bsky.social analysis of disability benefit cuts by Parliamentary constituency and health condition. Select your constituency from drop-down menu on the chart at the following link, to see how many PIP recipients are at risk of losing out: jrf.org.uk/social-secur...

Charities step up pressure on Keir Starmer to scrap two-child benefit cap

Want to find out a bit about what's happening in rural Aberdeenshire to challenge food insecurity? Why not come along to our online session. Register here: lnkd.in/eE7DXEQR @ifanuk.bsky.social @nrnepartnership.bsky.social @swaberdeen-cab.bsky.social @cfine.bsky.social @povertyalliance.org

Food bank volunteers are having to face facts, writes Sabine Goodwin, director of the Independent Food Aid Network.

'Food bank volunteers might not be able to go on strike, but they can imagine a better future. And they can continue to urge the government to stick to its manifesto promise to end the ‘moral scar on our society’ that has swept them up in its wake.' @bigissue.com www.bigissue.com/opinion/keir...