Mr Joe Jenkins
@mrjoejenkins.bsky.social
Exec Dir @childrenssociety.bsky.social; prev Vice Chair @refugeeaction.bsky.social; hubby, dad, spare human for pup; and everything here is all me
Beat the Scam this #BlackFriday !!
Give to a charity - it’s the best deal you’ll find on the internet
#GivingFeelsGood #ChooseACharity
(And if you really want the most amazing return on investment - donate to @childrenssociety.bsky.social and we’ll turn your cash into hope for young people!)
Give to a charity - it’s the best deal you’ll find on the internet
#GivingFeelsGood #ChooseACharity
(And if you really want the most amazing return on investment - donate to @childrenssociety.bsky.social and we’ll turn your cash into hope for young people!)
November 28, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Beat the Scam this #BlackFriday !!
Give to a charity - it’s the best deal you’ll find on the internet
#GivingFeelsGood #ChooseACharity
(And if you really want the most amazing return on investment - donate to @childrenssociety.bsky.social and we’ll turn your cash into hope for young people!)
Give to a charity - it’s the best deal you’ll find on the internet
#GivingFeelsGood #ChooseACharity
(And if you really want the most amazing return on investment - donate to @childrenssociety.bsky.social and we’ll turn your cash into hope for young people!)
There were times it felt like we’d never be able to win our call for the cap to be scrapped - but our partners, allies and supporters never gave up and nor did we!
Now hundreds of thousands of children will be lifted from poverty 👏🏻
Now hundreds of thousands of children will be lifted from poverty 👏🏻
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 5:54 PM
There were times it felt like we’d never be able to win our call for the cap to be scrapped - but our partners, allies and supporters never gave up and nor did we!
Now hundreds of thousands of children will be lifted from poverty 👏🏻
Now hundreds of thousands of children will be lifted from poverty 👏🏻
Reposted by Mr Joe Jenkins
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!
Fantastic news! Delighted the government will scrap the cap on child benefits so that children are not punished for the size of their family and our safety net is there for every child that needs our support
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 3:15 PM
Fantastic news! Delighted the government will scrap the cap on child benefits so that children are not punished for the size of their family and our safety net is there for every child that needs our support
Reposted by Mr Joe Jenkins
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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Great to hear @nickcookuk.bsky.social on the radio talking about what really matters to teenagers this Christmas
This week, we unveiled a new installation at our store in Newquay town centre to reflect young people's Christmas wishes.
We talked to BBC Cornwall about the growing pressures teenagers are facing this festive season.
Read more: cornishstuff.com/mental-healt...
We talked to BBC Cornwall about the growing pressures teenagers are facing this festive season.
Read more: cornishstuff.com/mental-healt...
November 21, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Great to hear @nickcookuk.bsky.social on the radio talking about what really matters to teenagers this Christmas
💯 this ❤️❤️❤️
Never tire of hearing @childrenssociety.bsky.social colleagues share the stories of their work supporting young people’s wellbeing and mental health in Newham. @mrjoejenkins.bsky.social & I visited this morning. I’m so proud of the Time for young people service that we have co-created
November 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM
💯 this ❤️❤️❤️
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...
This Christmas at @childrenssociety.bsky.social our Appeal is raising funds so that we can quiet the noise for more children who need our support before they hit crisis point.
Please share & support if you can
youtube.com/watch?v=BGvF...
Please share & support if you can
youtube.com/watch?v=BGvF...
Help a child quiet the noise this Christmas
YouTube video by The Children's Society
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November 14, 2025 at 2:28 PM
This Christmas at @childrenssociety.bsky.social our Appeal is raising funds so that we can quiet the noise for more children who need our support before they hit crisis point.
Please share & support if you can
youtube.com/watch?v=BGvF...
Please share & support if you can
youtube.com/watch?v=BGvF...
Lifting the two-child benefit cap could lift 350,000 children out of poverty.
Cheering on the Chancellor & Govt to be brave, scrap the cap, make child poverty reduction the start of a new national story
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Cheering on the Chancellor & Govt to be brave, scrap the cap, make child poverty reduction the start of a new national story
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Rachel Reeves suggests family benefit limits will be lifted
The chancellor tells the BBC children in bigger families should not be "penalised" by the welfare system.
www.bbc.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Lifting the two-child benefit cap could lift 350,000 children out of poverty.
Cheering on the Chancellor & Govt to be brave, scrap the cap, make child poverty reduction the start of a new national story
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Cheering on the Chancellor & Govt to be brave, scrap the cap, make child poverty reduction the start of a new national story
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Every young person deserves an adult they can trust. Too many are left to face life’s challenges alone
That’s why we’re calling for a Chosen Trusted Adult Promise - a commitment to ensure every young person has a trusted adult they can turn to. Agree?
act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/179704/...
That’s why we’re calling for a Chosen Trusted Adult Promise - a commitment to ensure every young person has a trusted adult they can turn to. Agree?
act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/179704/...
Every child deserves to have an adult they can trust.
Too many young people are left to face life’s challenges alone, without the support they need. That’s why we’re calling for a Chosen Trusted Adult Promise - a commitment to ensure every young person h...
act.childrenssociety.org.uk
November 7, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Every young person deserves an adult they can trust. Too many are left to face life’s challenges alone
That’s why we’re calling for a Chosen Trusted Adult Promise - a commitment to ensure every young person has a trusted adult they can turn to. Agree?
act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/179704/...
That’s why we’re calling for a Chosen Trusted Adult Promise - a commitment to ensure every young person has a trusted adult they can turn to. Agree?
act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/179704/...
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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-...
This Christmas at @childrenssociety.bsky.social we’ve launched an appeal to QUIET THE NOISE for children
Right now, teens are telling us they are being overwhelmed by pressure from every angle; it’s too much
With your help we can create safe quiet spaces where young people get support they need
Right now, teens are telling us they are being overwhelmed by pressure from every angle; it’s too much
With your help we can create safe quiet spaces where young people get support they need
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 5:41 PM
This Christmas at @childrenssociety.bsky.social we’ve launched an appeal to QUIET THE NOISE for children
Right now, teens are telling us they are being overwhelmed by pressure from every angle; it’s too much
With your help we can create safe quiet spaces where young people get support they need
Right now, teens are telling us they are being overwhelmed by pressure from every angle; it’s too much
With your help we can create safe quiet spaces where young people get support they need
Don’t look away …
www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood
Children’s wellbeing is still in decline. We cannot allow this to be our normal, it is time for change.
Read the full report now
www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood
Children’s wellbeing is still in decline. We cannot allow this to be our normal, it is time for change.
Read the full report now
October 24, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Don’t look away …
www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood
Children’s wellbeing is still in decline. We cannot allow this to be our normal, it is time for change.
Read the full report now
www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood
Children’s wellbeing is still in decline. We cannot allow this to be our normal, it is time for change.
Read the full report now
Absolutely damning indictment of our country’s failure to invest in this generation of teenagers
Please read the report, share the headlines…
… join with us as we step up to the challenge of overturning the damaging decline in children’s wellbeing
Please read the report, share the headlines…
… join with us as we step up to the challenge of overturning the damaging decline in children’s wellbeing
The #GoodChildhoodReport 2025 is here and one thing is clear: teenagers are under pressure from all angles.
Children’s wellbeing is still in decline. We cannot allow this to be our normal, it is time for change.
Read the full report on our website now: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood
Children’s wellbeing is still in decline. We cannot allow this to be our normal, it is time for change.
Read the full report on our website now: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood
October 24, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Absolutely damning indictment of our country’s failure to invest in this generation of teenagers
Please read the report, share the headlines…
… join with us as we step up to the challenge of overturning the damaging decline in children’s wellbeing
Please read the report, share the headlines…
… join with us as we step up to the challenge of overturning the damaging decline in children’s wellbeing
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We are excited to announce that we will unveil a garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show next year!
Amidst UK’s growing teenage wellbeing crisis, our garden will be a space of hope, safety and connection for teenagers to pause and reflect.
Learn more about the gardens: www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events...
Amidst UK’s growing teenage wellbeing crisis, our garden will be a space of hope, safety and connection for teenagers to pause and reflect.
Learn more about the gardens: www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events...
October 20, 2025 at 3:13 PM
We are excited to announce that we will unveil a garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show next year!
Amidst UK’s growing teenage wellbeing crisis, our garden will be a space of hope, safety and connection for teenagers to pause and reflect.
Learn more about the gardens: www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events...
Amidst UK’s growing teenage wellbeing crisis, our garden will be a space of hope, safety and connection for teenagers to pause and reflect.
Learn more about the gardens: www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events...
Have heard Coutinho across media today repeating same talking points as the Robinson interview
Strongly recommend @james-bg.bsky.social analysis of interview as he dismantles the claims and critiques omissions, distractions and consequences
Strongly recommend @james-bg.bsky.social analysis of interview as he dismantles the claims and critiques omissions, distractions and consequences
In latest Nick Robinson pod, Claire Coutinho sets out why her love of maths and data convinced her to call for abandoning climate change act, net zero targets and chase more fossil fuels extraction.
Curious, I’ve been using AI to examine these claims …
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/p...
Curious, I’ve been using AI to examine these claims …
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/p...
Net Zero has become a religion: Claire Coutinho on climate, identity and cooking
Podcast Episode · Political Thinking with Nick Robinson · 17/10/2025 · 42m
podcasts.apple.com
October 19, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Have heard Coutinho across media today repeating same talking points as the Robinson interview
Strongly recommend @james-bg.bsky.social analysis of interview as he dismantles the claims and critiques omissions, distractions and consequences
Strongly recommend @james-bg.bsky.social analysis of interview as he dismantles the claims and critiques omissions, distractions and consequences
Great companion piece to the Coutinho interview with Nick Robinson by @james-bg.bsky.social
Or you could just read James summary and save yourself the 40minutes!
Or you could just read James summary and save yourself the 40minutes!
Have started listening and right from the off we have claims from Coutinho that she was the first Energy Secretary to question net zero and that net zero is 'making emissions worse'.
The UK has delivered the fastest emissions reductions in the G20.
The UK has delivered the fastest emissions reductions in the G20.
In latest Nick Robinson pod, Claire Coutinho sets out why her love of maths and data convinced her to call for abandoning climate change act, net zero targets and chase more fossil fuels extraction.
Curious, I’ve been using AI to examine these claims …
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/p...
Curious, I’ve been using AI to examine these claims …
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/p...
October 17, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Great companion piece to the Coutinho interview with Nick Robinson by @james-bg.bsky.social
Or you could just read James summary and save yourself the 40minutes!
Or you could just read James summary and save yourself the 40minutes!
In latest Nick Robinson pod, Claire Coutinho sets out why her love of maths and data convinced her to call for abandoning climate change act, net zero targets and chase more fossil fuels extraction.
Curious, I’ve been using AI to examine these claims …
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/p...
Curious, I’ve been using AI to examine these claims …
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/p...
Net Zero has become a religion: Claire Coutinho on climate, identity and cooking
Podcast Episode · Political Thinking with Nick Robinson · 17/10/2025 · 42m
podcasts.apple.com
October 17, 2025 at 11:49 AM
In latest Nick Robinson pod, Claire Coutinho sets out why her love of maths and data convinced her to call for abandoning climate change act, net zero targets and chase more fossil fuels extraction.
Curious, I’ve been using AI to examine these claims …
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/p...
Curious, I’ve been using AI to examine these claims …
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/p...
Reposted by Mr Joe Jenkins
Feels timely to ask ourselves this question: just what has the European Court of Human Rights ever done for us?
#ECHR
youtube.com/watch?v=ptfm...
#ECHR
youtube.com/watch?v=ptfm...
Patrick Stewart sketch: what has the ECHR ever done for us?
YouTube video by The Guardian
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August 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Feels timely to ask ourselves this question: just what has the European Court of Human Rights ever done for us?
#ECHR
youtube.com/watch?v=ptfm...
#ECHR
youtube.com/watch?v=ptfm...
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Brilliant Children’s Charities coalition event led by young people. We @childrenssociety.bsky.social love working with pals @barnardos.org.uk @nspcc.bsky.social @actionforchildren.bsky.social @ncb.org.uk
Delighted to be joined by @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social Liz Kendal and Josh MacAlister
#Lab25
Delighted to be joined by @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social Liz Kendal and Josh MacAlister
#Lab25
September 29, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Brilliant Children’s Charities coalition event led by young people. We @childrenssociety.bsky.social love working with pals @barnardos.org.uk @nspcc.bsky.social @actionforchildren.bsky.social @ncb.org.uk
Delighted to be joined by @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social Liz Kendal and Josh MacAlister
#Lab25
Delighted to be joined by @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social Liz Kendal and Josh MacAlister
#Lab25
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Delighted to have a few words today with Chancellor Rachel Reeves and welcome her decision on school libraries and share something of @childrenssociety.bsky.social passion to see the government change more children’s lives for the better.
September 29, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Delighted to have a few words today with Chancellor Rachel Reeves and welcome her decision on school libraries and share something of @childrenssociety.bsky.social passion to see the government change more children’s lives for the better.
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Brogan, a Young Trustee at The Children’s Society, left us with a powerful message of hope - reminding us that with the right support, the potential of young people is limitless.
![Image of Brogan with a text box that says, "I think the hope [for the future] is young people. We're a sad generation, but we have so much potential and when you see that change it's beautiful."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:fmrto4fx4n4szomdgvwj5s5d/bafkreifuzjmoazlxxz7ccczkcv3dgbpsxzpr25zuue3e5wmfdnuotat3ci@jpeg)
September 30, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Brogan, a Young Trustee at The Children’s Society, left us with a powerful message of hope - reminding us that with the right support, the potential of young people is limitless.
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Mark Russell, Chief Executive at The Children’s Society, spoke seriously about the challenge of improving young people’s lives amid declining wellbeing. Matt Hyde OBE, Chief Executive at Lloyds Bank Foundation, shared his vision for a caring, connected society.
September 30, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Mark Russell, Chief Executive at The Children’s Society, spoke seriously about the challenge of improving young people’s lives amid declining wellbeing. Matt Hyde OBE, Chief Executive at Lloyds Bank Foundation, shared his vision for a caring, connected society.