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ACORN Bristol @acorn-bristol.bsky.social · Aug 6

An ACORN member fled home after their landlord's behaviour left them feeling threatened & unsafe. Further harassment led us to march on the estate agencies he uses; which secured a face-to-face meeting to hear & make good on our member's demands.

Direct action gets the goods ✊

ACORN members line out outside Richard Harding, an estate agent founded by the landlord, holding flags & placards with various pro-resident slogans.

ACORN members line out outside Abode, holding those same placards with various pro-resident slogans. "Compensate Residents!" takes front and centre

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ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd @acorncardiff.bsky.social · Aug 5

We’d do everything (within reasons) to stand up for our members’ interests!

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ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd @acorncardiff.bsky.social · Aug 5

Do you live in Cardiff/South Wales, and you're also faced with bullying from landlords and letting agents? Fill out our enquiry form and we'll get in touch with you: acorntheunion.org.uk/contact/defe...

Member Defence – ACORN

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ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd @acorncardiff.bsky.social · Aug 5

If you want to know what happens next:
✅ Give us a follow
✅ And if you haven't already, join ACORN and be part of the fight for renters like Nikki and Sion
👉 acorntheunion.org.uk/join/

Join us – ACORN

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ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd @acorncardiff.bsky.social · Aug 5

Despite the aggressive and unprofessional conducts from the landlords, all ACORN members remained polite, considerate, and professional. We are not asking the landlords to fetch us the moon. We just want him to give our members their money back! (6)

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ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd @acorncardiff.bsky.social · Aug 5

In July, we decided to try to meet Nikki and Sion's landlord again by visiting the address listed in their contract - which is in Newport. A group of us went with Nikki, who brought with her all the necessary documents and evidence to make it easy for the landlord. At last, we met the man! (5)

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ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd @acorncardiff.bsky.social · Aug 5

To recap:
- Emails: Ignored ❌
- Invitation to meet in person: Declined ❌
- Phone call: Responded to with threats of physical violence 💥
So far, NOT so good at all. But £730 worth of deposit (not to mention interest) is too big of an amount for our members and so ACORN could not give up! (4)

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ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd @acorncardiff.bsky.social · Aug 5

But what if we deliver a physical letter ✉️ to the landlord? That would be hard to ignore, right 🤔? So, in June, a group of us visited one of the landlord’s businesses, Heavenly Desserts in Cardiff. Here’s how that went 👇
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ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd @acorncardiff.bsky.social · Aug 5

Bit of backgrounds: Nikki and Sion moved out of their last flat in December 2025. Despite following all due processes, their £730 deposit has been withheld with no reason provided 😱. As their union, ACORN helped them draft a letter of demand, which also got ignored.
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ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd @acorncardiff.bsky.social · Aug 5

A little thread 🧵
Over the past couple of months, ACORN Cardiff have been taking on the case of our members Nikki and Sion, whose deposit has been unfairly withheld by their landlord for 8 months!
Content warning:
- Profanities
- Threats of violence
- Physical aggression
(Not committed by us)
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A group of ACORN members wearing ACORN shirts and holding up signs, flags, and leaflets. All members also have their fist raised in the picture.

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ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd @acorncardiff.bsky.social · Aug 3

Diolch am ysgrifennu am ni ✊

Y Seren Goch @yserengoch.cymru · Jul 29

ORGANISE, FIGHT, WIN!

ACORN tenants’ union is a rare success story for the left in Wales. Why don’t we hear more about it though?

Now’s your chance. Darllenwch yr erthygl yma 👇
yserengoch.cymru/2025/07/29/o...

YSG branded social media tile. Title: Organise, fight, win - why acorn is the future of organising in Wales. Photo is of 30 ACORN activists outside a block of flats, they have raised fists and a red ACORN flag.
Pull quote: this is a story about ordinary people: ordinary people who got organised linked arms and told the bailiffs to fuck off

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Welsh Underground Network @welshundergroundnetwork.cymru · Jul 30

New article from @yserengoch.cymru, read it and learn how to beat your parasitic landlord with @acorncardiff.bsky.social @acornunion.bsky.social

Y Seren Goch @yserengoch.cymru · Jul 29

ORGANISE, FIGHT, WIN!

ACORN tenants’ union is a rare success story for the left in Wales. Why don’t we hear more about it though?

Now’s your chance. Darllenwch yr erthygl yma 👇
yserengoch.cymru/2025/07/29/o...

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ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd @acorncardiff.bsky.social · Jul 18

ACORN Cardiff / ACORN Caerdydd will stand by the families being evicted. If you’re one of those affected or know anyone who is, please can you get them to reach out to us, we stop evictions and stand up for community.

Email: [email protected]

Organiser mobile: 07754276426

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ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd @acorncardiff.bsky.social · Jul 18

Cardiff Council are trying to kick 17 families out of their homes for alleged links to the 2023 riots.
This is disgraceful behaviour from the council. They have no desire to help those in need and instead look to punish those who were expressing anger over a devastating event in their community.

Headline from the Guardian:
Cardiff council warns tenants of eviction if household member convicted for Ely riots
If individuals are convicted and sentenced, council may go to court to seek repossession of their home, letters said.

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ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd @acorncardiff.bsky.social · Jun 30

Most importantly: There will be food and drinks at the meeting. You are also more than welcome to bring picky bits to share with others.
Spread the word, and come along whether you’re an ACORN member or not!

ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd @acorncardiff.bsky.social · Jun 30

Nearest parking:
Wellington Street Car Park (CF11 9BL) - 9-minute walk away
Sophia Gardens Car Park (CF11 9FH) - 10-minute walk away

The training will take place on the ground floor of the building. Please get in touch if you have questions.

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ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd @acorncardiff.bsky.social · Jun 30

Suitable for:
- Non-members who are curious about how ACORN is fighting for our community
- New members who wish to gain more confidence before helping out with member defence cases
- Long-time ACORN members who need a bit of a refresher on all things member defence

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ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd @acorncardiff.bsky.social · Jun 30

We are putting on a FREE training session, open to absolutely EVERYONE!
How to stand up to your landlord: The ACORN way
6PM, 15th July 2025
96-98 Neville Street, Cardiff CF11 6LS

At the top of the poster is a landscape photo from an ACORN workshop, with attendees sitting round a circle, looking like they’re having a lively discussion.
Underneath the image is information on the timing and location of the event:

15/07/2025
96-98 Neville Street
6 - 9 PM
CF11 6LS
Further text reads:
HOW TO STAND UP TO YOUR LANDLORD: THE ACORN WAY
Over the first half of 2025, ACORN Cardiff have won numerous cases for our members, from overturning deposit thefts to resisting evictions. This training session will demonstrate how we achieve these wins for ACORN members up and down the country.

Non-members welcome!
Snacks provided

ACORN
Cardiff / Caerdydd

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ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd @acorncardiff.bsky.social · Jun 12

🚨Petition: Boot Bully Bailiffs out of Wales🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

The Welsh Gov wants to know what you 🫵 think of the Council Tax System — we say it robs working families, and benefits bully bailiffs who profit off people's misery!

Want change? Sign ACORN’s petition by 23rd July: acornuk.good.do/cymru/wales-...

ACORN
Cardiff/Caerdydd
Tell the Welsh Government to Boot Bully Bailiffs!
Take action!
Deadline: 23rd July 2025

Text reads:
The Welsh government is running a consultation on the administration and enforcement of council tax in the country. This is an opportunity for us to shape the direction of council tax collection. This includes the use of bailiffs, a long time enemy of ACORN members everywhere!
The situation is a dire one - in the last year, 1.2 million more people have fallen into council tax arrears. Across the UK, the total arrears was £7.5 billion in 2024. Households on the lowest incomes spend more than three times as much of their income on Council Tax as the richest. Tens of thousands of families are struggling to keep up with extortionate council tax rates, and bailiff companies are making millions from robbing them. We aren't going to put up with these lowlife scum thinking they can rip us off.
Screenshot from the consultation page, with text as follows:
OPEN CONSULTATION
Improving the administration and enforcement of Council Tax in Wales

We want your views on the changes we want to make on how unpaid Council Tax is collected.

Respond to the consultation using ACORN's template:
Arrow pointing towards a QR code
bit.ly/BootBullyBailiffsCY
Or visit the link in our bio!

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ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd @acorncardiff.bsky.social · Jun 11

Are bailiffs bothering you and your family? Are you facing a no fault eviction, huge rent increases, or damp & black mould?

We can help! Contact us via: acorntheunion.org.uk/defence

Or email us: [email protected]

acorntheunion.org.uk

ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd @acorncardiff.bsky.social · Jun 11

Jumping on this trend with landlords’ propaganda that ACORN members are NOT falling for! Which one is your favourite? Let us know in the comments if we’re missing any!

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ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd @acorncardiff.bsky.social · Jun 2

Are you facing extortionate rent, disrepairs, or unfair charges from your landlord or letting agents? Get in touch with ACORN and we will fight with you! Head over to 👉 acorntheunion.org.uk/defence to start the member defence process.

ACORN || Union for the Community

ACORN, the union in the community.

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ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd @acorncardiff.bsky.social · Jun 2

Yet another productive members meeting! We had thoughtful discussions about challenges faced by residents in different neighbourhoods of Cardiff and made plans for outreach activities this summer. We also had a lovely recap of all the wins we’ve achieved over the past 5 months!

A group of ACORN members sitting around a table, annotating some maps.

A group of ACORN members standing around a table, listening attentively to a member speaking. There are some copies of maps on the table.

ACORN Secretary standing next to a flip chart board, speaking passionately. The phrase “Summer Outreach” is written in black marker at the top of the flip chart.

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ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd @acorncardiff.bsky.social · May 28

If you’re threatened with eviction or any other exploitative practices from your landlord and letting agent, just fill out the Member Defence Enquiry form and ACORN Cardiff will do our best to support you. www.acorntheunion.org.uk/defence

ACORN || Union for the Community

ACORN, the union in the community.

www.acorntheunion.org.uk

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ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd @acorncardiff.bsky.social · May 28

How do we win against bailiffs and protect our neighbours from their bullying? Simple: we have strength in our numbers.

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