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Earthling. Curious, connector, dreamer, doer. Working with lots of great people on projects, funds, programmes and new ways of working that create kinder, more equitable and sustainable futures.
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As well as clinging to the words of hope at the end of this piece, the words that really strike me are "windowless conference room", demonstrating the systemic disconnect from our beautiful planet.
Also great to hear the emphasis on taking a system focus, & the importance of collaboration & working in partnership.
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Nice to hear the Trustee's pride in the people & organisations @ufitrust.bsky.social have funded, & in the practical difference the funded work makes to individuals #WeekOfVocTech
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Interesting, useful thread & questions about how a 'test & learn' approach can work best in practice in government & how that's shared publicly.
Extreme wealth threatens our democracy, our planet, and our society as we know it.
Over 370 millionaires and billionaires have a message for the world leaders at Davos: draw the line and tax us, the super rich, to save the world.
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🐝 Thank you to the MPs who support the Climate and Nature Bill, the joined-up legislation we need to restore nature and tackle the climate crisis.
🗳️ It’s time to turn your words into action—and vote for the
#CANBill at its Second Reading on 24 January.
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CAMPAIGN WIN! Since our launch, we’ve campaigned for a Community Right to Buy. Today, the Government has committed to implementing this policy. 🥳
Well done to everyone involved in the campaign. This is the beginning of a community power moment!
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“We can’t tackle attendance if we don’t tackle poverty”
In a country as wealthy as ours no child or their family should be going without the essentials. No Government wishing to reduce school absence can ignore the role that poverty plays in driving it www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/...
Oh yes, good point.
These lists are so helpful @madlinsudn.bsky.social Just spotted @tnlcomfund.bsky.social here too
Lots of useful thoughts here on how to fund new economy exploration, projects, organisations and collaborations.
Activate 25 @ufitrust.bsky.social grant call opens 6 Jan to support development of new digital tools & approaches to reach learners furthest from opportunity & with potential to transform learning for work. Info online now, including eligibility checker and workshop dates: ufi.co.uk/grant-fundin...
Great to see @right-here.bsky.social right here :)
Calling univ profs & lecturers! If you want to bring concepts from Doughnut Economics into your teaching, we've just launched a webpage bursting with resources for you: 7 slide decks, reading lists, videos & activities - all open access. Dive in & pls reshare! doughnuteconomics.org/university-c...
This is interesting. Looking forward to seeing where it goes next.
"they started feeling confident and felt like they are important citizens and that their voices are valid in contributing to safer neighbourhoods in cities" <3
Sheila McKechnie Award nominations are open - "for those who have made change happen most effectively, creatively, and courageously" smk.org.uk/what-we-do/c... h/t @sounddeliverymedia.bsky.social
I wasn't on Twitter this early. Feeling both a little over excited and lost. Following you was an easy and reassuring first step :)