Zarino Zappia
@zarino.co.uk
Designer, coder, and nice guy 🇬🇧 🏳️🌈 🏴☠️
Climate Programme Lead at @mysociety.org. Formerly of ScraperWiki, @oii.ox.ac.uk, and @goldsmithsuol.bsky.social.
☠️ twitter.com/zarino
👔 linkedin.com/in/zarino
🌐 zarino.co.uk
Climate Programme Lead at @mysociety.org. Formerly of ScraperWiki, @oii.ox.ac.uk, and @goldsmithsuol.bsky.social.
☠️ twitter.com/zarino
👔 linkedin.com/in/zarino
🌐 zarino.co.uk
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Zarino Zappia
@zarino.co.uk
· Nov 19
#introduction
I’m Zarino 👋 a #design and #tech person in #Liverpool, UK.
I’m currently #climate Programme Lead at #democracy charity @mysociety.org. I also run the Liverpool chapter of @awesomefoundation.org
Interests include: #accessibility #ai #humanrights #lego #opensource #privacy #ux
I’m Zarino 👋 a #design and #tech person in #Liverpool, UK.
I’m currently #climate Programme Lead at #democracy charity @mysociety.org. I also run the Liverpool chapter of @awesomefoundation.org
Interests include: #accessibility #ai #humanrights #lego #opensource #privacy #ux
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Have you added a question to our Reddit AMA yet?
We'll be answering questions large and small about TheyWorkForYou - how we run it, why we run it, features we've added, maybe why we haven't added that particular feature you think would be great... pile in and ask away! www.reddit.com/r/ukpolitics...
We'll be answering questions large and small about TheyWorkForYou - how we run it, why we run it, features we've added, maybe why we haven't added that particular feature you think would be great... pile in and ask away! www.reddit.com/r/ukpolitics...
December 5, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Have you added a question to our Reddit AMA yet?
We'll be answering questions large and small about TheyWorkForYou - how we run it, why we run it, features we've added, maybe why we haven't added that particular feature you think would be great... pile in and ask away! www.reddit.com/r/ukpolitics...
We'll be answering questions large and small about TheyWorkForYou - how we run it, why we run it, features we've added, maybe why we haven't added that particular feature you think would be great... pile in and ask away! www.reddit.com/r/ukpolitics...
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And finally @democracyclub.org.uk who have been quietly getting on with creating and running a bunch of services that make getting information about when, where and who for uk elections both easy and possible. democracyclub.org.uk/donate/
Democracy Club
We build digital tools to support everyone’s participation in UK democracy.
democracyclub.org.uk
December 2, 2025 at 11:58 AM
And finally @democracyclub.org.uk who have been quietly getting on with creating and running a bunch of services that make getting information about when, where and who for uk elections both easy and possible. democracyclub.org.uk/donate/
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Next are @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social who we've done a load of work with and produce the Council Climate Scorecards so people know what their local council are doing about climate change. It's also a really lovely bit of crowdsourcing. bsky.app/profile/clim...
Starting tomorrow! Donate 2 - 9 December to double your climate donations! 🎁
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
December 2, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Next are @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social who we've done a load of work with and produce the Council Climate Scorecards so people know what their local council are doing about climate change. It's also a really lovely bit of crowdsourcing. bsky.app/profile/clim...
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It is, apparently, giving Tuesday so here in decreasing order of self serving are some suggestions. Firstly @mysociety.org, the people that pay me. While that's surely reason enough, we also make websites, data and reports that make it easier to be civic minded in the uk - www.mysociety.org/donate/
Support mySociety
A small charity making a big difference. Donate today!
www.mysociety.org
December 2, 2025 at 11:58 AM
It is, apparently, giving Tuesday so here in decreasing order of self serving are some suggestions. Firstly @mysociety.org, the people that pay me. While that's surely reason enough, we also make websites, data and reports that make it easier to be civic minded in the uk - www.mysociety.org/donate/
Some really thoughtful questions starting to appear on the AMA thread that my colleagues @alexparsons.bsky.social and @juliacushion.bsky.social will be answering next Monday. If you’ve ever had questions about @mysociety.org’s parliamentary transparency work, now’s your chance to ask!
Ever wondered about TheyWorkForYou? Whether you have a burning question or a minor query, we'll be answering the whos, whys, whens, wheres & whats in a Reddit AMA ('ask me anything') session. Kicks off on Mon 8th Dec at 1pm - www.reddit.com/r/ukpolitics... Click 'remind me' and it'll do just that!
From the ukpolitics community on Reddit: AMA: mySociety (TheyWorkForYou, WriteToThem, WhatDoTheyKnow, etc.) - Monday 8th December 2025 @ 13:00
Explore this post and more from the ukpolitics community
www.reddit.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Some really thoughtful questions starting to appear on the AMA thread that my colleagues @alexparsons.bsky.social and @juliacushion.bsky.social will be answering next Monday. If you’ve ever had questions about @mysociety.org’s parliamentary transparency work, now’s your chance to ask!
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As always when I post about being trans, a reminder: if you support me because I'm "normal" or "reasonable" or whatever because I dress like an old man & go to church, but you don't support all my trans siblings, then you don't actually support me at all, & I encourage you to do some soul searching.
November 28, 2025 at 11:05 AM
As always when I post about being trans, a reminder: if you support me because I'm "normal" or "reasonable" or whatever because I dress like an old man & go to church, but you don't support all my trans siblings, then you don't actually support me at all, & I encourage you to do some soul searching.
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The Meowth is out of the bag.
I am currently researching and writing my next book, 'Space Invaders' a queer history of videogames.
Just like 'Queer As Folklore' this is a subject very very close to my heart. It's very bloody exciting. What a lucky sod!
Thanks @manchesterup.bsky.social!
I am currently researching and writing my next book, 'Space Invaders' a queer history of videogames.
Just like 'Queer As Folklore' this is a subject very very close to my heart. It's very bloody exciting. What a lucky sod!
Thanks @manchesterup.bsky.social!
November 27, 2025 at 9:51 AM
The Meowth is out of the bag.
I am currently researching and writing my next book, 'Space Invaders' a queer history of videogames.
Just like 'Queer As Folklore' this is a subject very very close to my heart. It's very bloody exciting. What a lucky sod!
Thanks @manchesterup.bsky.social!
I am currently researching and writing my next book, 'Space Invaders' a queer history of videogames.
Just like 'Queer As Folklore' this is a subject very very close to my heart. It's very bloody exciting. What a lucky sod!
Thanks @manchesterup.bsky.social!
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Apparently there's another woman from Leeds with a brunette bob talking in a Parliament building about something or other today?? 😅
Anyway, I'm at the Senedd and excited to be appearing alongside @jessblair.bsky.social @lauramcallister30.bsky.social & Mark Drakeford!
Anyway, I'm at the Senedd and excited to be appearing alongside @jessblair.bsky.social @lauramcallister30.bsky.social & Mark Drakeford!
November 26, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Apparently there's another woman from Leeds with a brunette bob talking in a Parliament building about something or other today?? 😅
Anyway, I'm at the Senedd and excited to be appearing alongside @jessblair.bsky.social @lauramcallister30.bsky.social & Mark Drakeford!
Anyway, I'm at the Senedd and excited to be appearing alongside @jessblair.bsky.social @lauramcallister30.bsky.social & Mark Drakeford!
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Notice that the red bar is bigger than the green bar in this picture. We also suspect it has got worse already. We really need people coming to our fantastic coworking space, if you’re bored at home, come by and say hello!
Posters printed out and installed in @DoESLiverpool - one in the Events Space and one in the kitchen.
This URL points to ways people can help: doesliverpool.com/help/
This URL points to ways people can help: doesliverpool.com/help/
November 25, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Notice that the red bar is bigger than the green bar in this picture. We also suspect it has got worse already. We really need people coming to our fantastic coworking space, if you’re bored at home, come by and say hello!
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only a handful of these sets of festive recycled golden antler boi cards left 👀
shop.frankduffy.co.uk/product/gold...
shop.frankduffy.co.uk/product/gold...
November 12, 2025 at 9:28 AM
only a handful of these sets of festive recycled golden antler boi cards left 👀
shop.frankduffy.co.uk/product/gold...
shop.frankduffy.co.uk/product/gold...
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Cyclist turns down trans exclusionary honour for woman cyclists (and you can feel the BBC’s teeth grinding about it).
"If they don't want to ride with all women, then it's not the kind of ride I want to be part of".
"If they don't want to ride with all women, then it's not the kind of ride I want to be part of".
Woman refuses Cycling UK award over trans women being left out
Claire Sharpe says she disagrees with Cycling UK only naming biological women in their top 100 list.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Cyclist turns down trans exclusionary honour for woman cyclists (and you can feel the BBC’s teeth grinding about it).
"If they don't want to ride with all women, then it's not the kind of ride I want to be part of".
"If they don't want to ride with all women, then it's not the kind of ride I want to be part of".
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Twenty-two years ago today Section 28 was repealed.
But we're seeing history repeat itself as some in the media and in politics spread bigotry and misinformation about trans people.
1/8🧵
But we're seeing history repeat itself as some in the media and in politics spread bigotry and misinformation about trans people.
1/8🧵
November 18, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Twenty-two years ago today Section 28 was repealed.
But we're seeing history repeat itself as some in the media and in politics spread bigotry and misinformation about trans people.
1/8🧵
But we're seeing history repeat itself as some in the media and in politics spread bigotry and misinformation about trans people.
1/8🧵
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Involved (or interested in) in procurement, contracts, and how public bodies spend money?
On Nov 25, our own @zarino.co.uk will be bringing insights at this event from Government Outcomes Lab: golab.bsg.ox.ac.uk/community/ev...
#procurement #publicmoney #government #contracts #accountability
On Nov 25, our own @zarino.co.uk will be bringing insights at this event from Government Outcomes Lab: golab.bsg.ox.ac.uk/community/ev...
#procurement #publicmoney #government #contracts #accountability
The Role(s) of Civil Society and the Public in Public Procurement and Government Contracting
golab.bsg.ox.ac.uk
November 18, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Involved (or interested in) in procurement, contracts, and how public bodies spend money?
On Nov 25, our own @zarino.co.uk will be bringing insights at this event from Government Outcomes Lab: golab.bsg.ox.ac.uk/community/ev...
#procurement #publicmoney #government #contracts #accountability
On Nov 25, our own @zarino.co.uk will be bringing insights at this event from Government Outcomes Lab: golab.bsg.ox.ac.uk/community/ev...
#procurement #publicmoney #government #contracts #accountability
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Okay, I can't let this one go. I live in Ireland, not the UK, but the use of this image by a supposedly socialist party is so stupid and offensive, I'm going to get stuck in.
Let me explain to you why any experienced illustrator/designer could have stopped you making so many miserable mistakes. 1/
Let me explain to you why any experienced illustrator/designer could have stopped you making so many miserable mistakes. 1/
November 15, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Okay, I can't let this one go. I live in Ireland, not the UK, but the use of this image by a supposedly socialist party is so stupid and offensive, I'm going to get stuck in.
Let me explain to you why any experienced illustrator/designer could have stopped you making so many miserable mistakes. 1/
Let me explain to you why any experienced illustrator/designer could have stopped you making so many miserable mistakes. 1/
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New thing! The @carefultrouble.bsky.social Careful Consequence Check is now live and free to use. Based on research with the Bristol Digital Futures Institute, this practical tool will help you answer the question "is my AI product creepy and weird" www.careful.industries/consequences
November 13, 2025 at 4:23 PM
New thing! The @carefultrouble.bsky.social Careful Consequence Check is now live and free to use. Based on research with the Bristol Digital Futures Institute, this practical tool will help you answer the question "is my AI product creepy and weird" www.careful.industries/consequences
Three big events coming up from @mysociety.org this month, for anyone delivering #techforgood projects. Free and online!
Gain knowledge from international experts at one of our next three TICTeC Community of Practice gatherings: free and online.
Full details of each, and links to join, in-thread below 👇
Full details of each, and links to join, in-thread below 👇
November 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Three big events coming up from @mysociety.org this month, for anyone delivering #techforgood projects. Free and online!
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I pre-ordered this beautiful book from my multi-talented colleague @myfanwytristram.bsky.social a few weeks ago and May 2026 can’t come quick enough!
Just gonna pin this to the top of my account - with a reminder that pre-orders really help (bookshops order stock in if they see pre-orders are high). Coming out in May ‘26. Thank you! www.waterstones.com/book/noisy-v... #graphicnovels #books #rhondda #protest
November 3, 2025 at 1:39 PM
I pre-ordered this beautiful book from my multi-talented colleague @myfanwytristram.bsky.social a few weeks ago and May 2026 can’t come quick enough!
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Just gonna pin this to the top of my account - with a reminder that pre-orders really help (bookshops order stock in if they see pre-orders are high). Coming out in May ‘26. Thank you! www.waterstones.com/book/noisy-v... #graphicnovels #books #rhondda #protest
November 3, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Just gonna pin this to the top of my account - with a reminder that pre-orders really help (bookshops order stock in if they see pre-orders are high). Coming out in May ‘26. Thank you! www.waterstones.com/book/noisy-v... #graphicnovels #books #rhondda #protest
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Me, in this presentation: "This is Durham Cathedral. Now let me tell you why she's transgender."
October 31, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Me, in this presentation: "This is Durham Cathedral. Now let me tell you why she's transgender."
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Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
October 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
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If you're a National Trust member, it's that time of year again: Midnight tonight is the deadline. It's a shame people have to keep doing this to keep a toehold on historical truth in this country, but here we are. Voting link: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
![[Scene is the entrance cabin to a NATIONAL TRUST PROPERTY AND GARDENS]
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NATIONAL TRUST EMPLOYEE [inside cabin]:
Hello there
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[A young family - two parents two kids - have arrived at the front desk].
DAD:
Hi - do you have an activity trail, for the kids?
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NT EMPLOYEE:
Of course – you’re just in time for the Autumn Gammon Trail!
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MUM:
That sounds fun, doesn’t it kids?
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NT EMPLOYEE [handing an activity sheet and pencils to the kids]:
Every autumn, the Reform Trust gammons flock back to the National Trust for the AGM. Just follow the trail round the grounds, and see how many you can spot!
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NT EMPLOYEE [hearing something in the gardens]:
Listen - that's their call
[Calls emanating from the landscape]:
tut-tut
woke-woke
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NT EMPLOYEE [showing the family an apparently empty fenced enclosure with some bushes in]:
They are extremely sensitive and fragile...
But you can bring them out of hiding if you put a little sign down mentioning slavery.
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KIDS [pointing]:
There they are!
[Some little red faced PEOPLE wearing Barbour jackets and gilets emerge cautiously from the bushes. They are creeping towards a TINY SIGN in the middle of the enclosure].
[Little people noises]:
woke-woke
tut-tut
woke-woke
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[Close-up of the TINY SIGN - we can read that it says]:
Slavery had a bit to do with building this massive house.
[Noises from the little people again as they inspect the tiny sign]:
tut-tut
woke-woke
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MUM [pointing]:
What's that one doing there?
NT EMPLOYEE:
Oh, that's so sweet…
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[We see that one of the people is sat on a rock, with a little laptop open on a tree stump, and they are furiously typing away].
NT EMPLOYEE:
I think he's writing a column for the Daily Telegraph…
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[We see close up to the little person’s screen, it is a word document reading]:
Are National Trust scones secretly WOKE?
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October 31, 2025 at 9:02 AM
If you're a National Trust member, it's that time of year again: Midnight tonight is the deadline. It's a shame people have to keep doing this to keep a toehold on historical truth in this country, but here we are. Voting link: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
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Probably worth saying that gambling firms prop up The Sun through millions £ in advertising and referral deals.
For some reason they don't point that conflict of interest out on their front page story against gambling taxes today (save for a promo note that it "includes Sun Bingo and Sun Vegas")
For some reason they don't point that conflict of interest out on their front page story against gambling taxes today (save for a promo note that it "includes Sun Bingo and Sun Vegas")
October 29, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Probably worth saying that gambling firms prop up The Sun through millions £ in advertising and referral deals.
For some reason they don't point that conflict of interest out on their front page story against gambling taxes today (save for a promo note that it "includes Sun Bingo and Sun Vegas")
For some reason they don't point that conflict of interest out on their front page story against gambling taxes today (save for a promo note that it "includes Sun Bingo and Sun Vegas")
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This free event is starting at 12 noon today - but there's still time to join us! Register at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/theyworkfo... #parliament #westminster #politics #theyworkforyou #civictech
October 23, 2025 at 10:15 AM
This free event is starting at 12 noon today - but there's still time to join us! Register at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/theyworkfo... #parliament #westminster #politics #theyworkforyou #civictech