Mark Russell (he/him)
@markrusselluk.bsky.social
From N.Ireland, work in London, live in Hampshire. I’m passionate about social justice, hope, and building a society for all children. Chief Executive of @childrenssociety.bsky.social , School Governor, FRSA. Views mine 🏳️🌈
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The #TwoChildLimit is finally gone.
This decision will pull 450,000 children out of poverty.
After years of tireless campaigning, persistence has paid off. Thank you to our colleagues, partners & supporters who made this happen!
This decision will pull 450,000 children out of poverty.
After years of tireless campaigning, persistence has paid off. Thank you to our colleagues, partners & supporters who made this happen!
November 27, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The #TwoChildLimit is finally gone.
This decision will pull 450,000 children out of poverty.
After years of tireless campaigning, persistence has paid off. Thank you to our colleagues, partners & supporters who made this happen!
This decision will pull 450,000 children out of poverty.
After years of tireless campaigning, persistence has paid off. Thank you to our colleagues, partners & supporters who made this happen!
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Today’s #Budget comes at a time when families are facing some of the hardest pressures.
We warmly welcome today’s decision to lift the two-child limit. It is the right thing to do and represents a significant course correction towards our system working for every child.
We warmly welcome today’s decision to lift the two-child limit. It is the right thing to do and represents a significant course correction towards our system working for every child.
November 26, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Today’s #Budget comes at a time when families are facing some of the hardest pressures.
We warmly welcome today’s decision to lift the two-child limit. It is the right thing to do and represents a significant course correction towards our system working for every child.
We warmly welcome today’s decision to lift the two-child limit. It is the right thing to do and represents a significant course correction towards our system working for every child.
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Today is the 1st ever #TeenAppreciationDay
"The day is a global celebration of appreciation/affirmation for teenagers everywhere"
I love my own teens: I've got 2 + 1 waiting in the wings. I love working for teenagers across the UK @childrenssociety.bsky.social
education-news.co.uk/2025/11/21/f...
"The day is a global celebration of appreciation/affirmation for teenagers everywhere"
I love my own teens: I've got 2 + 1 waiting in the wings. I love working for teenagers across the UK @childrenssociety.bsky.social
education-news.co.uk/2025/11/21/f...
education-news.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Today is the 1st ever #TeenAppreciationDay
"The day is a global celebration of appreciation/affirmation for teenagers everywhere"
I love my own teens: I've got 2 + 1 waiting in the wings. I love working for teenagers across the UK @childrenssociety.bsky.social
education-news.co.uk/2025/11/21/f...
"The day is a global celebration of appreciation/affirmation for teenagers everywhere"
I love my own teens: I've got 2 + 1 waiting in the wings. I love working for teenagers across the UK @childrenssociety.bsky.social
education-news.co.uk/2025/11/21/f...
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Every day, 109 children are pushed into poverty because of the two-child limit.
Children deserve a fair start in life. We are calling on the chancellor to scrap this unfair policy in the upcoming budget as part of the @endchildpoverty.bsky.social coalition 📣
Children deserve a fair start in life. We are calling on the chancellor to scrap this unfair policy in the upcoming budget as part of the @endchildpoverty.bsky.social coalition 📣
November 19, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Every day, 109 children are pushed into poverty because of the two-child limit.
Children deserve a fair start in life. We are calling on the chancellor to scrap this unfair policy in the upcoming budget as part of the @endchildpoverty.bsky.social coalition 📣
Children deserve a fair start in life. We are calling on the chancellor to scrap this unfair policy in the upcoming budget as part of the @endchildpoverty.bsky.social coalition 📣
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Every child should feel free to choose their future without barriers.
After our Lifting Limits programme, more girls believed they could be footballers, and more boys believed they could be teachers.
To tackle gender bias at your school, email [email protected]
After our Lifting Limits programme, more girls believed they could be footballers, and more boys believed they could be teachers.
To tackle gender bias at your school, email [email protected]
November 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Every child should feel free to choose their future without barriers.
After our Lifting Limits programme, more girls believed they could be footballers, and more boys believed they could be teachers.
To tackle gender bias at your school, email [email protected]
After our Lifting Limits programme, more girls believed they could be footballers, and more boys believed they could be teachers.
To tackle gender bias at your school, email [email protected]
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Inspiring visit with @markrusselluk.bsky.social to the WHU Foundation community hub in Beckton (The Foundry) - excellent to hear their vision, bringing variety, opportunity & aspiration to the local community. Thrilled @childrenssociety.bsky.social Time service in Newham is collaborating with WHU!
November 17, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Inspiring visit with @markrusselluk.bsky.social to the WHU Foundation community hub in Beckton (The Foundry) - excellent to hear their vision, bringing variety, opportunity & aspiration to the local community. Thrilled @childrenssociety.bsky.social Time service in Newham is collaborating with WHU!
November 17, 2025 at 9:05 PM
On this special evening I’m so so grateful for our friends for their amazing support for our work @childrenssociety.bsky.social
Dr Alex George turned up at our office with Pudsey Bear and £1m which has helped us reach over 6000 children to support them with their mental health and wellbeing.
Dr Alex George turned up at our office with Pudsey Bear and £1m which has helped us reach over 6000 children to support them with their mental health and wellbeing.
November 14, 2025 at 7:54 PM
On this special evening I’m so so grateful for our friends for their amazing support for our work @childrenssociety.bsky.social
Dr Alex George turned up at our office with Pudsey Bear and £1m which has helped us reach over 6000 children to support them with their mental health and wellbeing.
Dr Alex George turned up at our office with Pudsey Bear and £1m which has helped us reach over 6000 children to support them with their mental health and wellbeing.
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Great thread from @childrenssociety.bsky.social Policy Team on the recent Curriculum & Assessment Review ⬇️⬇️⬇️
In light of the recent Curriculum & Assessment Review publication, we welcome the step forward's in recognising the broader needs of children & young people.
We welcome the focus on life skills, digital literacy & PSHE. Key area's championed in our #GoodChildhoodReport ,to help young people thrive.
We welcome the focus on life skills, digital literacy & PSHE. Key area's championed in our #GoodChildhoodReport ,to help young people thrive.
November 13, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Great thread from @childrenssociety.bsky.social Policy Team on the recent Curriculum & Assessment Review ⬇️⬇️⬇️
I’m proud to sign this letter on behalf of @childrenssociety.bsky.social
Scrapping the two child limit is the quickest way for government to lift half a million children out of poverty
Every child deserves the best possible start in life
Scrapping the two child limit is the quickest way for government to lift half a million children out of poverty
Every child deserves the best possible start in life
We’ve joined 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.
November 12, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I’m proud to sign this letter on behalf of @childrenssociety.bsky.social
Scrapping the two child limit is the quickest way for government to lift half a million children out of poverty
Every child deserves the best possible start in life
Scrapping the two child limit is the quickest way for government to lift half a million children out of poverty
Every child deserves the best possible start in life
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Every child deserves the best start in life.
We’ve joined 100+ others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit to turn the tide on child poverty.
We’ve joined 100+ others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit to turn the tide on child poverty.
We’ve joined 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.
November 12, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Every child deserves the best start in life.
We’ve joined 100+ others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit to turn the tide on child poverty.
We’ve joined 100+ others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit to turn the tide on child poverty.
It was lovely to welcome Cherry, the Archbishop of Wales to meet @childrenssociety.bsky.social Prevention programme as well as our new BBC Children in Need funded “Space to Grow” supporting children with their mental health in Newport and Wrexham @churchinwales.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 8:53 PM
It was lovely to welcome Cherry, the Archbishop of Wales to meet @childrenssociety.bsky.social Prevention programme as well as our new BBC Children in Need funded “Space to Grow” supporting children with their mental health in Newport and Wrexham @churchinwales.bsky.social
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Today, we remember & honour those who served in the armed forces.
Many children growing up in armed force families are young carers. These young carers manage caring responsibilities in the armed forces community, while navigating school & social life.
Learn more about support for young carers:
Many children growing up in armed force families are young carers. These young carers manage caring responsibilities in the armed forces community, while navigating school & social life.
Learn more about support for young carers:
Supporting young carers within armed forces families | The Children's Society
This page has been funded by the Armed Forces Covenant trust to provide advice and guidance to professionals working with both young carers and armed forces families.
www.childrenssociety.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Today, we remember & honour those who served in the armed forces.
Many children growing up in armed force families are young carers. These young carers manage caring responsibilities in the armed forces community, while navigating school & social life.
Learn more about support for young carers:
Many children growing up in armed force families are young carers. These young carers manage caring responsibilities in the armed forces community, while navigating school & social life.
Learn more about support for young carers:
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All @childrenssociety.bsky.social hoping these “hints” become a reality and the two-child benefit cap is eradicated
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Keir Starmer hints he could scrap two-child benefit cap in Budget
The prime minister said his government will be ‘taking a number of measures’ to tackle child poverty
www.independent.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 6:20 PM
All @childrenssociety.bsky.social hoping these “hints” become a reality and the two-child benefit cap is eradicated
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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“I felt lost. I felt lost in my emotions.” 𖡎
The pressure of being bullied had become almost unbearable for Anthony. Being able to speak about his feelings at The Children’s Society helped him finally find peace.
Read Anthony's story here: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/s...
The pressure of being bullied had become almost unbearable for Anthony. Being able to speak about his feelings at The Children’s Society helped him finally find peace.
Read Anthony's story here: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/s...
November 10, 2025 at 10:09 AM
“I felt lost. I felt lost in my emotions.” 𖡎
The pressure of being bullied had become almost unbearable for Anthony. Being able to speak about his feelings at The Children’s Society helped him finally find peace.
Read Anthony's story here: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/s...
The pressure of being bullied had become almost unbearable for Anthony. Being able to speak about his feelings at The Children’s Society helped him finally find peace.
Read Anthony's story here: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/s...
A real privilege to represent @childrenssociety.bsky.social
at the enthronement today of the 15th Archbishop of Wales.
A historic moment as it’s the first woman to become Archbishop in these islands! Thrilled for Cherry as she begins this new chapter! @churchinwales.bsky.social
at the enthronement today of the 15th Archbishop of Wales.
A historic moment as it’s the first woman to become Archbishop in these islands! Thrilled for Cherry as she begins this new chapter! @churchinwales.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 8:15 PM
A real privilege to represent @childrenssociety.bsky.social
at the enthronement today of the 15th Archbishop of Wales.
A historic moment as it’s the first woman to become Archbishop in these islands! Thrilled for Cherry as she begins this new chapter! @churchinwales.bsky.social
at the enthronement today of the 15th Archbishop of Wales.
A historic moment as it’s the first woman to become Archbishop in these islands! Thrilled for Cherry as she begins this new chapter! @churchinwales.bsky.social
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For more reasons to be positive, join me a week on Thursday in the excellent company of @lynnanneperry.bsky.social and @markrusselluk.bsky.social to learn how the incredibly impactful children's charities coalition came to be. Register here: binleydrake.com/event/in-goo...
November 5, 2025 at 9:12 AM
For more reasons to be positive, join me a week on Thursday in the excellent company of @lynnanneperry.bsky.social and @markrusselluk.bsky.social to learn how the incredibly impactful children's charities coalition came to be. Register here: binleydrake.com/event/in-goo...
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Love to see this - young creatives from @childrenssociety.bsky.social service in Bedfordshire creating art and glass samples for our Chelsea Flower Show garden 🎨
www.leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk/news/people/...
www.leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk/news/people/...
BBC’s Repair Shop star joins art and glass workshop organised by Leighton Buzzard charity
A member of BBC’s Repair Shop team helped lead a decorative art and glass workshop organised by Leighton Buzzard charity The Children’s Society.
www.leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Love to see this - young creatives from @childrenssociety.bsky.social service in Bedfordshire creating art and glass samples for our Chelsea Flower Show garden 🎨
www.leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk/news/people/...
www.leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk/news/people/...
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Thousands of teenagers are feeling totally overwhelmed by the noise of life – stress, pressure and problems that feel too big to handle 💢
Will you support our vital work and help a child quiet the noise this Christmas? www.childrenssociety.org.uk/how-you-can-...
Will you support our vital work and help a child quiet the noise this Christmas? www.childrenssociety.org.uk/how-you-can-...
November 3, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Thousands of teenagers are feeling totally overwhelmed by the noise of life – stress, pressure and problems that feel too big to handle 💢
Will you support our vital work and help a child quiet the noise this Christmas? www.childrenssociety.org.uk/how-you-can-...
Will you support our vital work and help a child quiet the noise this Christmas? www.childrenssociety.org.uk/how-you-can-...
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Children’s wellbeing is still in decline, according to the #GoodChildhoodReport 2025
How can we overturn this to create a society for all our children to thrive?
We’ve outlined our 5 key steps 📣
How can we overturn this to create a society for all our children to thrive?
We’ve outlined our 5 key steps 📣
October 30, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Children’s wellbeing is still in decline, according to the #GoodChildhoodReport 2025
How can we overturn this to create a society for all our children to thrive?
We’ve outlined our 5 key steps 📣
How can we overturn this to create a society for all our children to thrive?
We’ve outlined our 5 key steps 📣
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All children should have a chance at childhood – not held back by worrying about rising prices.
We’re calling on the Government to implement and monitor an ambitious #ChildPovertyStrategy.
Read more in the full #GoodChildhoodReport: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood
We’re calling on the Government to implement and monitor an ambitious #ChildPovertyStrategy.
Read more in the full #GoodChildhoodReport: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood
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October 27, 2025 at 10:58 AM
All children should have a chance at childhood – not held back by worrying about rising prices.
We’re calling on the Government to implement and monitor an ambitious #ChildPovertyStrategy.
Read more in the full #GoodChildhoodReport: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood
We’re calling on the Government to implement and monitor an ambitious #ChildPovertyStrategy.
Read more in the full #GoodChildhoodReport: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood
@theobserveruk.bsky.social is there an issue with today’s paper on the Guardian Editions app? Most of my paper hasn’t appeared today
October 26, 2025 at 10:04 AM
@theobserveruk.bsky.social is there an issue with today’s paper on the Guardian Editions app? Most of my paper hasn’t appeared today
@theguardian.com is there an issue with your Editions app? Most of my Observer hasn’t appeared today
October 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM
@theguardian.com is there an issue with your Editions app? Most of my Observer hasn’t appeared today
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📢 Children & young people are at the ❤️ of the #GoodChildhoodReport2025. That’s why we create a Youth Summary — so they are apart of the conversation. 🗣️
📖 Read it, share it, and help amplify children and young people's voices🔗
www.childrenssociety.org.uk/sites/defaul...
📖 Read it, share it, and help amplify children and young people's voices🔗
www.childrenssociety.org.uk/sites/defaul...
www.childrenssociety.org.uk
October 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
📢 Children & young people are at the ❤️ of the #GoodChildhoodReport2025. That’s why we create a Youth Summary — so they are apart of the conversation. 🗣️
📖 Read it, share it, and help amplify children and young people's voices🔗
www.childrenssociety.org.uk/sites/defaul...
📖 Read it, share it, and help amplify children and young people's voices🔗
www.childrenssociety.org.uk/sites/defaul...
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Amazing to see our #GoodChildhoodReport 2025 being shared in the CYP Now news🎉
Sharing how we're calling for every young person to have access to at least one trusted adult to help tackle record levels of pressure and unhappiness.
Read our report here: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood
Sharing how we're calling for every young person to have access to at least one trusted adult to help tackle record levels of pressure and unhappiness.
Read our report here: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood
Calls for ‘trusted adult guarantee’ to support teen wellbeing - CYP Now
Campaigners are calling for every young person to have access to at least one trusted adult to help tackle record levels of pressure and unhappiness reported by 10- to 17-year-olds.
www.cypnow.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Amazing to see our #GoodChildhoodReport 2025 being shared in the CYP Now news🎉
Sharing how we're calling for every young person to have access to at least one trusted adult to help tackle record levels of pressure and unhappiness.
Read our report here: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood
Sharing how we're calling for every young person to have access to at least one trusted adult to help tackle record levels of pressure and unhappiness.
Read our report here: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood