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Mark Russell (he/him) @markrusselluk.bsky.social · 2d

Really good to join @csjthinktank.bsky.social event about how we unleash philantrophy and help change society. Good to hear from Philippa Cornish from CAF, Iain Duncan Smith MP, Nathan Gamester, Nigel Huddleston MP and Jadwiga Leigh from New Beginnings Foundation
#CPC25

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Mark Russell (he/him) @markrusselluk.bsky.social · 2d

Interesting fringe event with Youth Futures Foundation about how we support young people into work. Good to hear some of the challenges young people face being named, and reflections on how the state and civil society can support young people #CPC25

Picture of the panel speaking at the fringe

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Mark Russell (he/him) @markrusselluk.bsky.social · 2d

Three party conferences in three weeks, it’s great to be in Manchester for the Conservative conference. Looking forward to speaking about @childrenssociety.bsky.social work with young people

#CPC25

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Mark Russell (he/him) @markrusselluk.bsky.social · 5d

On behalf of @childrenssociety.bsky.social I’m thrilled to welcome Bishop Sarah Mullally’s inspirational appointment as 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. I know Sarah has a deep commitment to children and young people and I look forward to continuing to work with her to change more children’s lives

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The Children's Society Policy and Youth Practice @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social · 6d

Our young trustees, Brogan and Rose, met with @simonforstroud.bsky.social to discuss why it's so important we measure children’s wellbeing at the Labour Party Conference.

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Mark Russell (he/him) @markrusselluk.bsky.social · 7d

Really good to catch up with @dannybealesmp.bsky.social at the Labour Conference

So grateful for his commitment to the role of civil society in social change, and for his voice speaking out for children and young people

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The Children's Society Policy and Youth Practice @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social · 8d

We also heard from Rose, a Young Trustee at The Children’s Society, who powerfully highlighted the need to better support young people to speak up when things aren’t right.

Image of Rose on the panel with a text box next to her saying "How do we make it easier for young people to say "hey, this isn't right"?

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Mark Russell (he/him) @markrusselluk.bsky.social · 7d

Delighted to visit @ncvo.bsky.social stand at the Labour Conference and sign their big board of charity leaders!

Thanks Saskia and Seth and all at NCVO for standing up for the third sector!

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Nerys Anthony @nerys-a.bsky.social · 7d

New jobs at @childrenssociety.bsky.social - please take a look if political campaigning is your thing!!

The Children's Society Policy and Youth Practice @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social · 7d

👋 Hello! We have some incredibly exciting new roles to join our Policy, Advocacy & Influencing Team at TCS - are you looking for an inspiring new challenge, or know someone who is?

#Recruitment #Campaigns #Inspire #Change #CharityJobs

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Nerys Anthony @nerys-a.bsky.social · 8d

Great to have @ndironsmp.bsky.social support for young people at this @childrenssociety.bsky.social panel at #LabConf25

The Children's Society Policy and Youth Practice @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social · 8d

Natasha Irons, Labour MP for Croydon East, spoke passionately about ensuring youth support is seen as an essential service to improve the mental health of all.

Image of Natasha on the panel with a text box that says, "You need to take youth provision as seriously as you do cleaning the streets, otherwise you end up with unhappy adults as well as children."

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The Children's Society Policy and Youth Practice @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social · 7d

An honour to join our friends at Catch 22 for this event on the next steps for the Safer Streets mission, ensuring young people experience joined up support and services, benefiting from trusted adult relationships to keep them safe. Pleased to support the important ‘Drawing the Line’ campaign.

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The Children's Society Policy and Youth Practice @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social · 8d

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."

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The Children's Society Policy and Youth Practice @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social · 8d

We are so proud of our amazing young trustees for their involvement in our panel event at Party Conference 👏🏼🙌🏼

The Children's Society Policy and Youth Practice @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social · 8d

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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Nerys Anthony @nerys-a.bsky.social · 8d

Enjoyed the contributions from @thisismatthyde.bsky.social drawing on his vast previous experience leading The Scouts & our chair @markrusselluk.bsky.social at @childrenssociety.bsky.social panel event at #LabConf25

The Children's Society Policy and Youth Practice @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social · 8d

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.

Image of Mark Russel on the panel with a textbox that says "It is important to recognise the scale of the challenge in front of us. I've worked with young people for 30 years and things have never been so tough."

Image of Matt Hyde on the panel with a textbox that says, "We must believe in a nation of neighbours. In a better world, where people come together and support each other like we saw during Covid."

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Nerys Anthony @nerys-a.bsky.social · 8d

Powerful young people led reception at #LabConf for the Children’s Charities Coalition - delighted with the attendance, engagement & support for young people across the UK

Thanks to @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social Liz Kendall @jessasatomp.bsky.social @joshdeanmp.bsky.social Josh McCallister for coming

CEOs of The Children’s Society, barnardos, nspcc, NCB and rep from action for children with three young people posing for the camera

Photo of Bridgette Phillipson MP speaking at a podium

Young person talking to Josh McCallister MP

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The Children's Society Policy and Youth Practice @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social · 8d

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.

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Nerys Anthony @nerys-a.bsky.social · 8d

This was brilliant panel chaired by @markrusselluk.bsky.social with two @childrenssociety.bsky.social young trustees, @thisismatthyde.bsky.social, @ndironsmp.bsky.social

The Children's Society Policy and Youth Practice @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social · 8d

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 (he/him) @markrusselluk.bsky.social · 8d

A real privilege to meet Prisons Minister Lord James Timpson today #Lab25

He’s a truly inspirational leader, models such great values, and is deeply committed to transforming outcomes for people who end up in the justice system

Really grateful for his encouragement too!

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Mark Russell (he/him) @markrusselluk.bsky.social · 8d

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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Mark Russell (he/him) @markrusselluk.bsky.social · 8d

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

Pictures of Bridget, Liz, Mark and Lynn Perry, and the young people

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Mark Russell (he/him) @markrusselluk.bsky.social · 8d

Really good to catch up with House of Commons Education Committee Chair @helenhayes.bsky.social

Always love Helen’s commitment to improve children’s lives, and value her support for our work @childrenssociety.bsky.social

#Lab25

Mark with Helen Hayes MP and a sign saying end child poverty

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Mark Russell (he/him) @markrusselluk.bsky.social · 8d

So good to catch up with St Helens North MP @davidbainesmp.bsky.social

I always appreciate his passion to change children’s lives and his support for our work @childrenssociety.bsky.social

David know the issues children face and he’s determined to use his voice for change

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Mark Russell (he/him) @markrusselluk.bsky.social · 8d

Great to join pals @nspcc.bsky.social @ncb.org.uk @actionforchildren.bsky.social to meet new Children’s Minister Josh MacAlister and talk about how we can work together to improve outcomes for children and young people (we missed you @lynnanneperry.bsky.social)
#Lab25 @childrenssociety.bsky.social

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Mark Russell (he/him) @markrusselluk.bsky.social · 9d

Truly outstanding from Dame Meg Hillier at a seminar on child poverty #Lab25 - she speaks passionately about poverty in her constituency in London, and how lifting the two child limit is the fastest way to lift 700,000 children out of deep poverty
@actionforchildren.bsky.social

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Mark Russell (he/him) @markrusselluk.bsky.social · 9d

Good to be at @childrenscomm.bsky.social
fringe meeting to hear from her Youth Ambassadors about the key issues young people are concerned about. Such wisdom and clarity from the young people, we need to ensure children’s voices are at the centre of policy making #Lab25

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