Nerys Anthony
@nerys-a.bsky.social
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Executive Director at The Children’s Society - all things young people & impact, creating waves of change. Mum to 3 humans & a dog. Slow runner. Love to laugh … all my own words & pictures here (she/her)
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Another Party Conference and another opportunity for young people to be at the centre of discussions! The Children's Charities Coalition panel at Conservative Party Conference ensuring that discussions on policy impacting young people, is led by young people!
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...'Removing the 2-child limit entirely would immediately benefit hundreds of thousands of children & be a huge step forward in tackling the shameful levels of child poverty in this country' 2/3
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Proud to win Charity Collaboration of the Year at the #CharityTimesAwards with our amazing partners in the #ChildrensCharitiesCoalition.

A huge congratulations to all involved 👏

@barnardos.org.uk @nspcc.bsky.social @actionforchildren.bsky.social @ncb.org.uk
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New jobs at @childrenssociety.bsky.social - please take a look if political campaigning is your thing!!
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👋 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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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
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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.
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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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
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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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Great to have @ndironsmp.bsky.social support for young people at this @childrenssociety.bsky.social panel at #LabConf25
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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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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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We are so proud of our amazing young trustees for their involvement in our panel event at Party Conference 👏🏼🙌🏼
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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."
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Fantastic to host our panel on the relationship between Government and civil society to improve children’s wellbeing. Thanks to our incredible young people, @ndironsmp.bsky.social, @joannemccartney.bsky.social & @thisismatthyde.bsky.social for their time and expertise!
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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

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Pictures of Bridget, Liz, Mark and Lynn Perry, and the young people
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This is enabling young people to speak truth to power in a photo.
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Was great to have the opportunity to contribute and champion young carers
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Pleased to participate on @carerstrust.bsky.social panel @teamlabouruk.bsky.social conference with @jessasatomp.bsky.social & others - focused on young carers & education.

Emphasising young carers as a non-homogeneous group & the importance of centring policy responses in their voice & experience
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This was such a great evening!

Brilliant to celebrate the Children’s Charities Coalition - working together to make systemic change for young people
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Proud to win Charity Collaboration of the Year at the #CharityTimesAwards with our amazing partners in the #ChildrensCharitiesCoalition.

A huge congratulations to all involved 👏

@barnardos.org.uk @nspcc.bsky.social @actionforchildren.bsky.social @ncb.org.uk
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We're looking forwards to speaking on the 'Improving educational opportunities for young carers' panel at the Labour Party Conference this weekend!
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🎉 Delighted the Children’s Charities Coalition won Charity Collaboration of the Year at the Charity Times awards 🎉

@childrenssociety.bsky.social proud partner with @barnardos.org.uk @nspcc.bsky.social @actionforchildren.bsky.social & @ncb.org.uk

@tcspolicypractice.bsky.social 🎉 fab work team 🎉
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Thrilled to come home to a proof of @ihussainwriter.bsky.social new novel #TheNightIBorrowedTime

Can’t wait to get stuck in - thank you Iqbal & Puffin ❤️
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Key conference themes:

🔸 Every young person needs a trusted adult
🔸 Clear focus on prioritising youth wellbeing: with voice/exp driving change
🔸 Value of enrichment
🔸 Visibility for family carers, with young carers highlighted
🔸 Role of civic society in building stronger communities
#LDConf 2/2
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