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Alyson Laird @alysonc.bsky.social · Feb 9

A weekend of catching up with friends, walking the kids and the dog in the fresh air, and taking some little chill moments to work on my dressmaking skills.

Buttonholes were once my nemesis but look at them now 😍 #adventuresindressmaking #happysunday #mumlife #sewsky2025

Picture shows perfectly sewn buttonholes on a black garment. Theres a cup of tea in the background in a pretty pink cup.

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Alyson Laird @alysonc.bsky.social · Feb 6

Really enjoyed the @moreonion.bsky.social webinar hosted by Claire and Jess this morning focusing on Supporter Welcome Journeys. Lots to think about on this 🤔

More Onion @moreonion.bsky.social · Jan 13

Need some #MondayInspiration to start the week? Listen to our supporter journey expert Claire Donner on @fundeverywhere.bsky.social 's #podcast.

(It was their most listened to episode last year. 🎉)

Listen now & get ready to master supporter journeys in 2025. >> spoti.fi/4fnYGk8

#Fundraising

The Fundraising Everywhere podcast. Mastering Welcome Journeys: insights on digital mobilisation and fundraising strategies. With Claire Donner. Photo of a woman, Claire, smiling with brown curly hair in a purple circle.

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The Poverty Alliance @povertyalliance.org · Feb 6

The council tax is unjust and regressive and has to be replaced with a fairer alternative that unlocks Scotland’s wealth to invest in the public good.
Listen to Ruth's full interview here: www.povertyalliance.org/news-unjust-...

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The Poverty Alliance @povertyalliance.org · Feb 4

We're Scotland's national anti-poverty movement. Come and say hello to us at the #SCVOGathering!

Staff from the Poverty Alliance and CPAG at the 2025 SCVO Gathering event in Edinburgh.

Staff from the Poverty Alliance at the 2025 SCVO Gathering event in Edinburgh.

Come and meet us. Stand 5, Cromdale Hall. The SCVO Gathering 2025

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Alyson Laird @alysonc.bsky.social · Jan 31

I use stash hub app 😊 lots of fab ways to plan projects and store info 😊

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Alyson Laird @alysonc.bsky.social · Jan 29

Just discovered the #sewskychallenge2025 here…

Keen to take part! I think I’ll either make the #patinablouse (since I have developed a bit more confidence in buttonholes) or the #wildergown (my second) both patters from @fridaypatternco.bsky.social 🥰

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Alyson Laird @alysonc.bsky.social · Jan 29

Sunshine in Scotland ☀️ This little afternoon walk has really lifted our (my) mood!

Photo is of Ginny, a black and white English Springer Spaniel, the photo is bright and happy with rays of sunshine in the background.

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The Poverty Alliance @povertyalliance.org · Jan 29

Keeping connections with people in prison leads to better outcomes for everyone. But it can come at a cost to families, with many experiencing poverty, isolation, and a decline in mental health. The Families Outside #NoEasyJourney campaign can change that.
https://www.familiesoutside.org.uk/get-inv…

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The Poverty Alliance @povertyalliance.org · Dec 10

This #HumanRightsDay, we're publishing a new report with @Roma_Voice highlighting the injustice that denies too many people in the Roma communities of #Govanhill their right to a decent home.
https://buff.ly/4gj7Xes

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The Poverty Alliance @povertyalliance.org · Dec 5

The two-child limit is a deep injustice that has no place in a compassionate society. Read our reaction to the #ScotBudget here.
https://buff.ly/49uQXPZ

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Alyson Laird @alysonc.bsky.social · Dec 5

Maybe it’s time I introduced #ChallengePoverty Week to this platform?

If you know about it and took part this year - we would ❤️ your feedback on it: www.surveymonkey.com/r/G6SJC7W

If you have never heard of it, and are doing anti-poverty work check out: www.povertyalliance.org/CPW ☺️

Challenge Poverty Week 2024 - Participant Survey

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

www.surveymonkey.com

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Alyson Laird @alysonc.bsky.social · Nov 29

Thanks your part in the workshop. Taking away so many ideas 😊 Such a great session ❤️

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Alyson Laird @alysonc.bsky.social · Nov 29

Lots to think about after today’s #MakingChange Happen conference hosted by @povertyalliance.org. Panel guests, workshop speakers, and conversation with activists and members were thought-provoking and inspiring. Looking forward to putting ideas into action 😊

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The Poverty Alliance @povertyalliance.org · Nov 29

The closing session of our #MakingChange conference is starting now. You can watch and participate on our livestream here.

Making Change Happen - The Poverty Alliance Annual Conference 2024

This year, the Poverty Alliance annual conference will focus on how we make change happen. What strategies are open to our sector as we push for a Scotland f...

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Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) @smkcampaigners.bsky.social · Nov 29

Free campaign tools

The Changemakers' Toolkit will deepen your understanding of #campaigning and equip you with the skills to plan your next steps.

Thanks to Wikimedia UK, we have been able to create free resources that can be accessed by anyone at any time. freecampaigntools.smk.org.uk

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Alyson Laird @alysonc.bsky.social · Nov 29

Reflecting on lessons from the ban disposable vapes campaign - a niche topic but opens up so many more conversations.

@lesswastelaura.bsky.social does an excellent job of highlighting issues, explaining solutions, and bringing people together to campaign ❤️

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Alyson Laird @alysonc.bsky.social · Nov 29

Some fan-girling from me that @lesswastelaura.bsky.social is speaking at our annual Poverty Alliance conference.

My 9yo daughter is also a big fan and we have followed Laura’s campaigning work for quite a while 😊 Brilliant to see young women influencing ❤️

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Alyson Laird @alysonc.bsky.social · Nov 29

Roz Foyer, General Secretary for the STUC opens reminding us of a busy year. Workers have come together to fight for action, and have seen success. The union movement is growing. “Justice isn’t achieved by asking nicely” ✊ #MakingChange

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Alyson Laird @alysonc.bsky.social · Nov 29

Get well soon! Glad you could join us online!

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Lauren Blair @lauren-blair.bsky.social · Nov 29

#MakingChange @povertyalliance.org Conference today. Warm welcome from Peter Kelly- but painting a stark picture of the challenges ahead. When it feels like the odds are stacked against us, we must look for the positives and how best we act together to make change happen

Speakers on conference stage. Peter Kelly stands at lectern in front of screen. Making change happen on the screen

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Alyson Laird @alysonc.bsky.social · Nov 29

Keynote speaker Dr Danny Sriskandarajah Chief Executive of New Economics Foundation speaks about “amazing and brave” activism taking place - we need to act on wealth inequality, not just in the UK but worldwide.

#makingchange

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Alyson Laird @alysonc.bsky.social · Nov 29

Join us online! We are streaming the opening and closing plenaries which have really fantastic, influential people on the panels ☺️

#MakingChange

The Poverty Alliance @povertyalliance.org · Nov 29

Today is the day we start #MakingChange. We're looking forward to welcoming all the delegates and speakers to our annual conference today. You can find the agenda and a livestream of the opening and closing sessions on our website here.

www.povertyalliance.org/makingchange/

Making Change Happen Conference - The Poverty Alliance

Join the waiting list! Conference Agenda Scotland is a country that believes in justice and compassion. These values guide the anti-poverty movement in all that we do - including the design and delive...

www.povertyalliance.org

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Ruth Boyle @ruthboyler.bsky.social · Nov 29

Peter Kelly opens our #MakingChange conference this morning with input on the “divided and divisive” context. How to we prioritise and work together in that context?

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Alyson Laird @alysonc.bsky.social · Nov 29

A full house for our #MakingChange annual conference.

Peter Kelly, Chief Executive of Poverty Alliance starts on a hopeful note - progress can be made and change can happen.

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Alyson Laird @alysonc.bsky.social · Nov 29

Looking forward to our annual @povertyalliance.org #MakingChange conference today at the EICC.

Joining us? Make sure you have a wee visit to our #ChallengePoverty stall for a wee chat/pick up resources 😊

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