Thank you Guy. It’s made me so angry each day. I’m trying to work out how I can fit working for change into my life because this cannot stand #BaublesToAdvent
December 17, 2024 at 8:02 AM
Thank you Guy. It’s made me so angry each day. I’m trying to work out how I can fit working for change into my life because this cannot stand #BaublesToAdvent
The estimable @melleepat.bsky.social has been doing #BaublesToAdvent for around 25 days now, check out the hashtag and threads, and with it the state some marginalised sections of society are in
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December 17, 2024 at 7:56 AM
The estimable @melleepat.bsky.social has been doing #BaublesToAdvent for around 25 days now, check out the hashtag and threads, and with it the state some marginalised sections of society are in
For the last day of #baublestoadvent, I won't make any comment apart from this. Mel has complimented my takes on her posts but this time, it's all hers. I can't improve on what she says, or better how she says it. Please read this, it's goodness in action from good people. Be part of it. 👇
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I’ve been postponing doing the last day of #BaublesToAdvent - day 24 - because it seems too big. It’s a huge problem that seems to be beyond the capability of an individual to deal with. Even UNICEF is concerned. 1/9 🧵
www.unicef.org.uk/what-we-do/o...
www.unicef.org.uk/what-we-do/o...
Child poverty UK
Explore child poverty statistics in the UK in 2024. Child poverty in the UK is on the rise. Here is how we are helping at UNICEF UK.
www.unicef.org.uk
December 16, 2024 at 12:31 PM
For the last day of #baublestoadvent, I won't make any comment apart from this. Mel has complimented my takes on her posts but this time, it's all hers. I can't improve on what she says, or better how she says it. Please read this, it's goodness in action from good people. Be part of it. 👇
🎄🍽️🎁👛💚
🎄🍽️🎁👛💚
Make your compassion radical. Take on ignorance as though lives depend on it, they do. Battle poverty as if your life depends on it, it does. Fight loneliness as if it comes for you, it will. If you are not the super rich, these things will come for us all. #BaublesToAdvent 9/9
a man singing into a microphone with the words " reach out " below him
Alt: a man singing into a microphone with the words " reach out " below him - the four tops
media.tenor.com
December 16, 2024 at 8:02 AM
Make your compassion radical. Take on ignorance as though lives depend on it, they do. Battle poverty as if your life depends on it, it does. Fight loneliness as if it comes for you, it will. If you are not the super rich, these things will come for us all. #BaublesToAdvent 9/9
And we can put these conversations down to racism or stupidity, but ultimately, as Dickens warned the enemies are ignorance and want - beware most of all ignorance. You have a duty to challenge it - if you can engage with it and don’t you are contributing. Have the conversations #BaublesToAdvent 8/9
December 16, 2024 at 8:02 AM
And we can put these conversations down to racism or stupidity, but ultimately, as Dickens warned the enemies are ignorance and want - beware most of all ignorance. You have a duty to challenge it - if you can engage with it and don’t you are contributing. Have the conversations #BaublesToAdvent 8/9
I don’t understand how people can know of this and not be angry. There’s a lot of anger out there and it seems to be misdirected to conversations about those seeking asylum or political sideshows, to the detriment of the most vulnerable
#BaublesToAdvent 7/9
www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/msf-ope...
#BaublesToAdvent 7/9
www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/msf-ope...
MSF opens first-ever UK project supporting people seeking asylum
www.civilsociety.co.uk
December 16, 2024 at 8:02 AM
I don’t understand how people can know of this and not be angry. There’s a lot of anger out there and it seems to be misdirected to conversations about those seeking asylum or political sideshows, to the detriment of the most vulnerable
#BaublesToAdvent 7/9
www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/msf-ope...
#BaublesToAdvent 7/9
www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/msf-ope...
For shame the greed that manifests in super yachts and stupid £22 grand advent calendars. There is enough in the world so children can start with the basics and be able to grow up with hope of advancement.
#BaublesToAdvent 6/9
themagpieproject.org/hope-for-a-h...
#BaublesToAdvent 6/9
themagpieproject.org/hope-for-a-h...
Homes with kitchens for all our children
Download and read our briefing paper: Hungry, Unhealthy and heartsore: Families fed up of being unable to feed themselves. Powered By EmbedPress In Newham alone, more than 200 under-fives and 400 u…
themagpieproject.org
December 16, 2024 at 8:02 AM
For shame the greed that manifests in super yachts and stupid £22 grand advent calendars. There is enough in the world so children can start with the basics and be able to grow up with hope of advancement.
#BaublesToAdvent 6/9
themagpieproject.org/hope-for-a-h...
#BaublesToAdvent 6/9
themagpieproject.org/hope-for-a-h...
In a world which supports so many billionaires we have to acknowledge poverty is a choice. And not the choice of the undeserving poor. We need to openly talk about this, we need to put shame where it is most needed - on unabated greed #BaublesToAdvent 5/9
www.trussell.org.uk/our-work/end...
www.trussell.org.uk/our-work/end...
Ending the need for food banks | Trussell
It’s not right that anyone needs a food bank. We shouldn’t need to distribute emergency food parcels. We can change this by ensuring everyone has enough income for the essentials.
www.trussell.org.uk
December 16, 2024 at 8:02 AM
In a world which supports so many billionaires we have to acknowledge poverty is a choice. And not the choice of the undeserving poor. We need to openly talk about this, we need to put shame where it is most needed - on unabated greed #BaublesToAdvent 5/9
www.trussell.org.uk/our-work/end...
www.trussell.org.uk/our-work/end...
Radical compassion is needed.
Pick your way of enacting it. A conversation, a donation, a volunteering role, a lobbying campaign…
Poverty is baking back into the system and for most we are only ever walking a tightrope above it. #BaublesToAdvent 4/9
www.jrf.org.uk/cost-of-livi...
Pick your way of enacting it. A conversation, a donation, a volunteering role, a lobbying campaign…
Poverty is baking back into the system and for most we are only ever walking a tightrope above it. #BaublesToAdvent 4/9
www.jrf.org.uk/cost-of-livi...
No end in sight for living standards crisis: JRF’s cost of living tracker, winter 2024
The Government must tackle stagnant levels of hardship as part of their mission for growth, with worse living standards to come if no action is taken.
www.jrf.org.uk
December 16, 2024 at 8:02 AM
Radical compassion is needed.
Pick your way of enacting it. A conversation, a donation, a volunteering role, a lobbying campaign…
Poverty is baking back into the system and for most we are only ever walking a tightrope above it. #BaublesToAdvent 4/9
www.jrf.org.uk/cost-of-livi...
Pick your way of enacting it. A conversation, a donation, a volunteering role, a lobbying campaign…
Poverty is baking back into the system and for most we are only ever walking a tightrope above it. #BaublesToAdvent 4/9
www.jrf.org.uk/cost-of-livi...
We need to make charity personal again. We need to, where we are able, put a hand out to those who struggle - with food, time, money - ultimately with loneliness. We’ve got to remind people they are not alone & deserve our support. #BaublesToAdvent 3/9
www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/people/...
www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/people/...
Volunteers sought for food poverty and loneliness charity in Doncaster
Volunteers are needed to help turn food surplus into delicious dishes for those in need, at a charity meal helping tackle food poverty, loneliness and food waste in Doncaster.
www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk
December 16, 2024 at 8:02 AM
We need to make charity personal again. We need to, where we are able, put a hand out to those who struggle - with food, time, money - ultimately with loneliness. We’ve got to remind people they are not alone & deserve our support. #BaublesToAdvent 3/9
www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/people/...
www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/people/...
But it struck me we all have a part to play, by reaching beyond ourselves and being there for each other. We’ve become so insular as a society we’ve stopped doing the one to one acts of participation to breach loneliness & need. #BaublesToAdvent 2/9
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/lone...
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/lone...
Loneliness fuels surge in foodbank use alongside poverty, new report shows
morningstaronline.co.uk
December 16, 2024 at 8:02 AM
But it struck me we all have a part to play, by reaching beyond ourselves and being there for each other. We’ve become so insular as a society we’ve stopped doing the one to one acts of participation to breach loneliness & need. #BaublesToAdvent 2/9
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/lone...
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/lone...
I’ve been postponing doing the last day of #BaublesToAdvent - day 24 - because it seems too big. It’s a huge problem that seems to be beyond the capability of an individual to deal with. Even UNICEF is concerned. 1/9 🧵
www.unicef.org.uk/what-we-do/o...
www.unicef.org.uk/what-we-do/o...
Child poverty UK
Explore child poverty statistics in the UK in 2024. Child poverty in the UK is on the rise. Here is how we are helping at UNICEF UK.
www.unicef.org.uk
December 16, 2024 at 8:02 AM
I’ve been postponing doing the last day of #BaublesToAdvent - day 24 - because it seems too big. It’s a huge problem that seems to be beyond the capability of an individual to deal with. Even UNICEF is concerned. 1/9 🧵
www.unicef.org.uk/what-we-do/o...
www.unicef.org.uk/what-we-do/o...
Poverty is systemic, and therefore, to some extent intentional. Keeps people in their places while others can dress up for "charity do" fundraisers. Just stop playing the damn game and give the money directly where it's needed. It'll feel every bit as good as that posh frock ...
#baublestoadvent
#baublestoadvent
December 13, 2024 at 6:59 AM
Poverty is systemic, and therefore, to some extent intentional. Keeps people in their places while others can dress up for "charity do" fundraisers. Just stop playing the damn game and give the money directly where it's needed. It'll feel every bit as good as that posh frock ...
#baublestoadvent
#baublestoadvent
On researching for today’s thread I despaired to read about a gala dinner raising £7,000 for a foodbank.
I wonder how this tallies with the cost of just the outfits for this event.
Just give them your money, no need for the show and the follow up press release… #BaublesToAdvent 7/7
I wonder how this tallies with the cost of just the outfits for this event.
Just give them your money, no need for the show and the follow up press release… #BaublesToAdvent 7/7
a man in a suit and white shirt is making a funny face while sitting in a chair .
Alt: a man in a suit and white shirt is making an aghast and confused face while sitting in a chair .
media.tenor.com
December 12, 2024 at 9:07 PM
On researching for today’s thread I despaired to read about a gala dinner raising £7,000 for a foodbank.
I wonder how this tallies with the cost of just the outfits for this event.
Just give them your money, no need for the show and the follow up press release… #BaublesToAdvent 7/7
I wonder how this tallies with the cost of just the outfits for this event.
Just give them your money, no need for the show and the follow up press release… #BaublesToAdvent 7/7
Doncaster Foodbank are asking for donations of food but also items of warm clothing, flasks, blankets & new hot water bottles. Be a winter warmer and support them.
Donate: cafdonate.cafonline.org/18669#!/Dona...
#BaublesToAdvent 6/7
Donate: cafdonate.cafonline.org/18669#!/Dona...
#BaublesToAdvent 6/7
a woman with glasses holds up a sign that says what 's the best nation in the world
ALT: a woman with glasses holds up a sign that says what 's the best nation in the world
media.tenor.com
December 12, 2024 at 9:07 PM
Doncaster Foodbank are asking for donations of food but also items of warm clothing, flasks, blankets & new hot water bottles. Be a winter warmer and support them.
Donate: cafdonate.cafonline.org/18669#!/Dona...
#BaublesToAdvent 6/7
Donate: cafdonate.cafonline.org/18669#!/Dona...
#BaublesToAdvent 6/7
Ashby Foodbank has passed its deadline for donations for Christmas hampers - but there’s still time to donate and support their work into the new year. Donate: ashby.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/do...
#BaublesToAdvent 5/7
#BaublesToAdvent 5/7
a sticker that says # give back in pink and blue
Alt: a sticker that says # give back in pink and blue
media.tenor.com
December 12, 2024 at 8:59 PM
Ashby Foodbank has passed its deadline for donations for Christmas hampers - but there’s still time to donate and support their work into the new year. Donate: ashby.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/do...
#BaublesToAdvent 5/7
#BaublesToAdvent 5/7
Worthing Foodbank supplied 3,088 food parcels last year. Help them keep supporting those in need.
Donate: redeemerworthing.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/...
#BaublesToAdvent 4/7
Donate: redeemerworthing.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/...
#BaublesToAdvent 4/7
a poster that says the more you give with hearts and a star
ALT: a poster that says the more you give with hearts and a star
media.tenor.com
December 12, 2024 at 8:59 PM
Worthing Foodbank supplied 3,088 food parcels last year. Help them keep supporting those in need.
Donate: redeemerworthing.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/...
#BaublesToAdvent 4/7
Donate: redeemerworthing.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/...
#BaublesToAdvent 4/7
Banc Bwyd y Gadeirlan Bangor
(Bangor Cathedral Foodbank) is accepting any Christmas gifts alongside usual donation need s for service users - gifts need to be with them by Monday 16th December to be on time.
Donate: www.bangorfoodbank.org/donations
#BaublesToAdvent 3/7
(Bangor Cathedral Foodbank) is accepting any Christmas gifts alongside usual donation need s for service users - gifts need to be with them by Monday 16th December to be on time.
Donate: www.bangorfoodbank.org/donations
#BaublesToAdvent 3/7
a red and white sign that says today
ALT: a red and white sign that says today
media.tenor.com
December 12, 2024 at 8:59 PM
Banc Bwyd y Gadeirlan Bangor
(Bangor Cathedral Foodbank) is accepting any Christmas gifts alongside usual donation need s for service users - gifts need to be with them by Monday 16th December to be on time.
Donate: www.bangorfoodbank.org/donations
#BaublesToAdvent 3/7
(Bangor Cathedral Foodbank) is accepting any Christmas gifts alongside usual donation need s for service users - gifts need to be with them by Monday 16th December to be on time.
Donate: www.bangorfoodbank.org/donations
#BaublesToAdvent 3/7
Foodbanks are struggling across the UK, for food, volunteers, the lot, while some are opening day 11 of advent calendars costing hundreds (one's £22,000).
This year, turn the ghost of Christmas Present into Christmas NOW, and give *your* present to a foodbank.
For Dickens' sake, #baublestoadvent
This year, turn the ghost of Christmas Present into Christmas NOW, and give *your* present to a foodbank.
For Dickens' sake, #baublestoadvent
On Day 22 of #BaublesToAdvent A Foodbank I have already featured, Hamilton Foodbank in Glasgow, is struggling to afford fresh food supplies for their food parcels because of a drop in donations due to usual supporters struggling to cover their own costs
www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2475866...
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www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2475866...
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Food bank can no longer buy fresh food due to lack of tinned donations
A food bank can no longer buy fresh food due to the lack of tinned donations.
www.glasgowtimes.co.uk
December 11, 2024 at 9:43 AM
Foodbanks are struggling across the UK, for food, volunteers, the lot, while some are opening day 11 of advent calendars costing hundreds (one's £22,000).
This year, turn the ghost of Christmas Present into Christmas NOW, and give *your* present to a foodbank.
For Dickens' sake, #baublestoadvent
This year, turn the ghost of Christmas Present into Christmas NOW, and give *your* present to a foodbank.
For Dickens' sake, #baublestoadvent
On Day 22 of #BaublesToAdvent A Foodbank I have already featured, Hamilton Foodbank in Glasgow, is struggling to afford fresh food supplies for their food parcels because of a drop in donations due to usual supporters struggling to cover their own costs
www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2475866...
1/7 🧵
www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2475866...
1/7 🧵
Food bank can no longer buy fresh food due to lack of tinned donations
A food bank can no longer buy fresh food due to the lack of tinned donations.
www.glasgowtimes.co.uk
December 11, 2024 at 8:09 AM
The Bay Foodbank in North Shields is concerned it cannot fill the shelves fast enough to keep up with demand this Christmas.
Donate to help keep the wolves from the door.
Donate: www.thebayfoodbank.org.uk/donating-money
#BaublesToAdvent 6/7
Donate to help keep the wolves from the door.
Donate: www.thebayfoodbank.org.uk/donating-money
#BaublesToAdvent 6/7
December 11, 2024 at 7:57 AM
The Bay Foodbank in North Shields is concerned it cannot fill the shelves fast enough to keep up with demand this Christmas.
Donate to help keep the wolves from the door.
Donate: www.thebayfoodbank.org.uk/donating-money
#BaublesToAdvent 6/7
Donate to help keep the wolves from the door.
Donate: www.thebayfoodbank.org.uk/donating-money
#BaublesToAdvent 6/7
Lambeth & South Croydon Foodbank hopes people will support their hopes to bring a little more than emergency food to families they serve this Christmas with donations of gifts.
For more information and for donation links:
www.brixtonbuzz.com/2024/12/lamb...
#BaublesToAdvent 5/7
For more information and for donation links:
www.brixtonbuzz.com/2024/12/lamb...
#BaublesToAdvent 5/7
Lambeth Foodbank asks if you could provide a Christmas gift for someone this year
The Lambeth South & Croydon Foodbank is looking for individuals and businesses to contribute gifts to accompany their food parcels over the Christmas period.
www.brixtonbuzz.com
December 11, 2024 at 7:57 AM
Lambeth & South Croydon Foodbank hopes people will support their hopes to bring a little more than emergency food to families they serve this Christmas with donations of gifts.
For more information and for donation links:
www.brixtonbuzz.com/2024/12/lamb...
#BaublesToAdvent 5/7
For more information and for donation links:
www.brixtonbuzz.com/2024/12/lamb...
#BaublesToAdvent 5/7