Ben Swart
@benswart.bsky.social
Partnerships Philanthropy & Storytelling | International speaker, trainer, coach | Spurs | proud to work at Brightspot and be a trustee at ASOS Foundation. Former NSPCC.
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Ben Swart
@benswart.bsky.social
· May 23
I got off the train, turned the corner, saw the crowds, the stadium, the families, the smoke, the singing. People on roofs, hanging off of lampposts and traffic lights. Took a breath and burst into tears. Beautiful. #COYS
www.johnlewis.com/sage-barista...
If you’re keen on coffee and want a decent machine. Then this is a real Black Friday deal. £450 for this model is very very good.
Rare to see it under £500. Often £600 plus.
I’ve had one for 6 years and love it. Never looked back.
If you’re keen on coffee and want a decent machine. Then this is a real Black Friday deal. £450 for this model is very very good.
Rare to see it under £500. Often £600 plus.
I’ve had one for 6 years and love it. Never looked back.
December 1, 2025 at 1:32 PM
www.johnlewis.com/sage-barista...
If you’re keen on coffee and want a decent machine. Then this is a real Black Friday deal. £450 for this model is very very good.
Rare to see it under £500. Often £600 plus.
I’ve had one for 6 years and love it. Never looked back.
If you’re keen on coffee and want a decent machine. Then this is a real Black Friday deal. £450 for this model is very very good.
Rare to see it under £500. Often £600 plus.
I’ve had one for 6 years and love it. Never looked back.
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Fill your timeline with some seasonal cheer 🎄
Here's a starer pack (remember those?) of accounts running digital advent calendars.
Includes 10 accounts (so far) @rspb.bsky.social @levparikian.bsky.social @annelouiseavery.bsky.social @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social @clothofnature.bsky.social +
Here's a starer pack (remember those?) of accounts running digital advent calendars.
Includes 10 accounts (so far) @rspb.bsky.social @levparikian.bsky.social @annelouiseavery.bsky.social @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social @clothofnature.bsky.social +
December 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Fill your timeline with some seasonal cheer 🎄
Here's a starer pack (remember those?) of accounts running digital advent calendars.
Includes 10 accounts (so far) @rspb.bsky.social @levparikian.bsky.social @annelouiseavery.bsky.social @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social @clothofnature.bsky.social +
Here's a starer pack (remember those?) of accounts running digital advent calendars.
Includes 10 accounts (so far) @rspb.bsky.social @levparikian.bsky.social @annelouiseavery.bsky.social @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social @clothofnature.bsky.social +
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This is brilliant.
For me these pictures also illustrate the reaction of people when you
(try to) persuade them through data
vs
persuade them through narrative
For me these pictures also illustrate the reaction of people when you
(try to) persuade them through data
vs
persuade them through narrative
November 26, 2025 at 12:13 AM
This is brilliant.
For me these pictures also illustrate the reaction of people when you
(try to) persuade them through data
vs
persuade them through narrative
For me these pictures also illustrate the reaction of people when you
(try to) persuade them through data
vs
persuade them through narrative
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The highest paid MP in the country has suggested that the minimum wage may be “too high” for younger workers 🤷
November 4, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The highest paid MP in the country has suggested that the minimum wage may be “too high” for younger workers 🤷
This song is ridiculous. You’re literally from Woolwich.
November 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
This song is ridiculous. You’re literally from Woolwich.
Channeling this today. Thanks @caesarflunk.bsky.social
As requested by @ownbrand.bsky.social
Big Younes Kaboul for the win at The Emirates
#COYS
(Just had to keep Wenger's reaction in there!)
Big Younes Kaboul for the win at The Emirates
#COYS
(Just had to keep Wenger's reaction in there!)
November 23, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Channeling this today. Thanks @caesarflunk.bsky.social
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Last year I plastered flags on his house. This year he’s on it like a car bonnet. NLD rivalry is more fun than the game.
November 23, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Last year I plastered flags on his house. This year he’s on it like a car bonnet. NLD rivalry is more fun than the game.
I don’t like watching the NLD, it’s just a 90 minute stress fest. But I do like acting like a child before it and wearing any Spurs clobber I can while going about my business. North London is White, don’t let them forget it. COYS.
November 22, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I don’t like watching the NLD, it’s just a 90 minute stress fest. But I do like acting like a child before it and wearing any Spurs clobber I can while going about my business. North London is White, don’t let them forget it. COYS.
The 12 year old boy didn't feel safe in his room, he called Childline. The phone rang, and rang, and rang. It rang for over 40 minutes…
If you've heard me give a plenary speech, you might know the impact that boy had on my life and career.
My phone reminded me this photo is 8 years old today. 🧵
If you've heard me give a plenary speech, you might know the impact that boy had on my life and career.
My phone reminded me this photo is 8 years old today. 🧵
November 19, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The 12 year old boy didn't feel safe in his room, he called Childline. The phone rang, and rang, and rang. It rang for over 40 minutes…
If you've heard me give a plenary speech, you might know the impact that boy had on my life and career.
My phone reminded me this photo is 8 years old today. 🧵
If you've heard me give a plenary speech, you might know the impact that boy had on my life and career.
My phone reminded me this photo is 8 years old today. 🧵
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Enjoyed @natashadevon.bsky.social & @zackpolanski.bsky.social exploring what really going on for our country’s teenagers
Reflected concerns we found in Good Childhood Report
www.childrenssociety.org.uk/information/...
Agree it’s time for bold thinking & action!
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...
Reflected concerns we found in Good Childhood Report
www.childrenssociety.org.uk/information/...
Agree it’s time for bold thinking & action!
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...
How An Education System Became A Mental Health Crisis | Natasha Devon | Zack Polanski
Podcast Episode · Bold Politics with Zack Polanski · 11/11/2025 · 43m
podcasts.apple.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Enjoyed @natashadevon.bsky.social & @zackpolanski.bsky.social exploring what really going on for our country’s teenagers
Reflected concerns we found in Good Childhood Report
www.childrenssociety.org.uk/information/...
Agree it’s time for bold thinking & action!
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...
Reflected concerns we found in Good Childhood Report
www.childrenssociety.org.uk/information/...
Agree it’s time for bold thinking & action!
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...
A five year old will take one weekend of cartoons to watch ten McDonald’s adverts.
That same five year old will be applying for their drivers licence by the time they watch ten healthy food adverts.
An excellent (replicable) way of turning $2million v $750million into a sticky statistic.
That same five year old will be applying for their drivers licence by the time they watch ten healthy food adverts.
An excellent (replicable) way of turning $2million v $750million into a sticky statistic.
November 14, 2025 at 12:36 PM
A five year old will take one weekend of cartoons to watch ten McDonald’s adverts.
That same five year old will be applying for their drivers licence by the time they watch ten healthy food adverts.
An excellent (replicable) way of turning $2million v $750million into a sticky statistic.
That same five year old will be applying for their drivers licence by the time they watch ten healthy food adverts.
An excellent (replicable) way of turning $2million v $750million into a sticky statistic.
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"This energy!!!" 👏👏👏👏
Zack Polanski joins Rizzle Kicks out on stage in Bristol
Zack Polanski joins Rizzle Kicks out on stage in Bristol
November 13, 2025 at 8:57 AM
"This energy!!!" 👏👏👏👏
Zack Polanski joins Rizzle Kicks out on stage in Bristol
Zack Polanski joins Rizzle Kicks out on stage in Bristol
Autumn in London. A city that’s both shinier and greener than you realise.
November 10, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Autumn in London. A city that’s both shinier and greener than you realise.
Don’t get excited.
Don’t get excited.
Dont get excited.
Also me…
Don’t get excited.
Dont get excited.
Also me…
November 8, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Don’t get excited.
Don’t get excited.
Dont get excited.
Also me…
Don’t get excited.
Dont get excited.
Also me…
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I’ve always rated every single one of these players and the manager is a tactical genius
November 8, 2025 at 2:19 PM
I’ve always rated every single one of these players and the manager is a tactical genius
92 clubs in the English top flight, we our home form is 91st worst.
We have the easiest place to play at in the country. Most clubs are more likely to win here than their own ground.
I know our stadium is a wonderful hospitality venue, but this is taking it too far.
We have the easiest place to play at in the country. Most clubs are more likely to win here than their own ground.
I know our stadium is a wonderful hospitality venue, but this is taking it too far.
November 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM
92 clubs in the English top flight, we our home form is 91st worst.
We have the easiest place to play at in the country. Most clubs are more likely to win here than their own ground.
I know our stadium is a wonderful hospitality venue, but this is taking it too far.
We have the easiest place to play at in the country. Most clubs are more likely to win here than their own ground.
I know our stadium is a wonderful hospitality venue, but this is taking it too far.
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Which one is more English?
November 6, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Which one is more English?
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This investigation by @skynewsrss.bsky.social, using an LLM to show how X's algorithm pushes right-wing posts on its users, is an excellent piece of data journalism. Particularly impressed by how they've visualised the data to make it easier to understand news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
How the world's richest man is boosting the British right
How the world's richest man is boosting the British right
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:19 PM
This investigation by @skynewsrss.bsky.social, using an LLM to show how X's algorithm pushes right-wing posts on its users, is an excellent piece of data journalism. Particularly impressed by how they've visualised the data to make it easier to understand news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
Should have scrapped these six years ago when Lucas Moura proved how rubbish the Ajax defence was. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
British military announces first delivery of Ajax armoured vehicles – eight years late
First 50 vehicles, costing nearly £10m each, finally ready to deploy to Nato’s eastern flank, where drones now dominate
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Should have scrapped these six years ago when Lucas Moura proved how rubbish the Ajax defence was. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
That was actually a really enjoyable night watching Spurs play at home. I can’t remember the last time I said that.
Excellent entertainment.
Lovely. #COYS
Excellent entertainment.
Lovely. #COYS
November 4, 2025 at 10:21 PM
That was actually a really enjoyable night watching Spurs play at home. I can’t remember the last time I said that.
Excellent entertainment.
Lovely. #COYS
Excellent entertainment.
Lovely. #COYS