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@aplecollective.bsky.social are experts in ethical, lived experience–led policy & practice. Our new Taking Voice Seriously Toolkit shows you how to listen, act & embed lived experience in YOUR work, ethically & effectively. Ready to take voice seriously? Click here👉 www.aplecollective.c...
October 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
@aplecollective.bsky.social are experts in ethical, lived experience–led policy & practice. Our new Taking Voice Seriously Toolkit shows you how to listen, act & embed lived experience in YOUR work, ethically & effectively. Ready to take voice seriously? Click here👉 www.aplecollective.c...
Check out our blog "APLE Collective, Taking Voice Seriously and Why IDEP 2025 Matters" kindly shared by our friends at
@equalitytrust.bsky.social
#IDEP2025
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#IDEP2025
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APLE Collective, Taking Voice Seriously and Why IDEP 2025 Matters
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October 17, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Check out our blog "APLE Collective, Taking Voice Seriously and Why IDEP 2025 Matters" kindly shared by our friends at
@equalitytrust.bsky.social
#IDEP2025
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@equalitytrust.bsky.social
#IDEP2025
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✨ Meet Tracy – born in 1974..
This #IDEP2025, we’re reflecting on how poverty and inequality have changed across generations.
Tracy says that social media is the hardest thing about being a child in poverty today, but has hope for future generations.
This #IDEP2025, we’re reflecting on how poverty and inequality have changed across generations.
Tracy says that social media is the hardest thing about being a child in poverty today, but has hope for future generations.
October 17, 2025 at 1:10 PM
✨ Meet Tracy – born in 1974..
This #IDEP2025, we’re reflecting on how poverty and inequality have changed across generations.
Tracy says that social media is the hardest thing about being a child in poverty today, but has hope for future generations.
This #IDEP2025, we’re reflecting on how poverty and inequality have changed across generations.
Tracy says that social media is the hardest thing about being a child in poverty today, but has hope for future generations.
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This #IDEP2025, we’re spotlighting Ghosts, a powerful new anthology by Thriving Women.
It explores poverty, inequality & systemic injustice, giving voice to stories often overlooked.
Watch their visual poem here: youtu.be/MBuNSJ1EvEc
It explores poverty, inequality & systemic injustice, giving voice to stories often overlooked.
Watch their visual poem here: youtu.be/MBuNSJ1EvEc
Ghosts by Thriving Women
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October 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
This #IDEP2025, we’re spotlighting Ghosts, a powerful new anthology by Thriving Women.
It explores poverty, inequality & systemic injustice, giving voice to stories often overlooked.
Watch their visual poem here: youtu.be/MBuNSJ1EvEc
It explores poverty, inequality & systemic injustice, giving voice to stories often overlooked.
Watch their visual poem here: youtu.be/MBuNSJ1EvEc
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"Existence is ours in our own perfect way
You may not see us but we’re here to stay
We’re Thriving Women, our words are worthy
Include our voices and eradicate poverty"
thrive-teesside.org.uk/ghosts-by-th... #IDEP2025
You may not see us but we’re here to stay
We’re Thriving Women, our words are worthy
Include our voices and eradicate poverty"
thrive-teesside.org.uk/ghosts-by-th... #IDEP2025
Ghosts by Thriving Women - Thrive Teesside
Ghosts By Thriving Women Ghosts is a compelling new anthology of poetry by Thriving Women, a collective of women with lived experience of poverty and exclusion. Facilitated by Thrive Teesside and Tees...
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October 17, 2025 at 1:05 PM
"Existence is ours in our own perfect way
You may not see us but we’re here to stay
We’re Thriving Women, our words are worthy
Include our voices and eradicate poverty"
thrive-teesside.org.uk/ghosts-by-th... #IDEP2025
You may not see us but we’re here to stay
We’re Thriving Women, our words are worthy
Include our voices and eradicate poverty"
thrive-teesside.org.uk/ghosts-by-th... #IDEP2025
✨ Meet Amanda – born in 1969.
This #IDEP2025, we’re reflecting on how poverty and inequality have changed across generations.
In 1969, many working class families lived in overcrowded housing and struggled to make ends meet.
This #IDEP2025, we’re reflecting on how poverty and inequality have changed across generations.
In 1969, many working class families lived in overcrowded housing and struggled to make ends meet.
October 17, 2025 at 12:58 PM
✨ Meet Amanda – born in 1969.
This #IDEP2025, we’re reflecting on how poverty and inequality have changed across generations.
In 1969, many working class families lived in overcrowded housing and struggled to make ends meet.
This #IDEP2025, we’re reflecting on how poverty and inequality have changed across generations.
In 1969, many working class families lived in overcrowded housing and struggled to make ends meet.
✨ Meet Caroline – born in 1957.
This #IDEP2025, we’re reflecting on how poverty and inequality have changed across generations.
Caroline grew up as the UK expanded social support, yet many families still faced poverty, overcrowded housing, and limited opportunities.
This #IDEP2025, we’re reflecting on how poverty and inequality have changed across generations.
Caroline grew up as the UK expanded social support, yet many families still faced poverty, overcrowded housing, and limited opportunities.
October 17, 2025 at 12:46 PM
✨ Meet Caroline – born in 1957.
This #IDEP2025, we’re reflecting on how poverty and inequality have changed across generations.
Caroline grew up as the UK expanded social support, yet many families still faced poverty, overcrowded housing, and limited opportunities.
This #IDEP2025, we’re reflecting on how poverty and inequality have changed across generations.
Caroline grew up as the UK expanded social support, yet many families still faced poverty, overcrowded housing, and limited opportunities.
✨ Meet Patricia – born in 1957.
This #IDEP2025, we’re reflecting on how poverty and inequality have changed across generations.
Patricia grew up in post-war Britain, rationing had ended but many families still faced poverty, housing shortages, and limited opportunities.
This #IDEP2025, we’re reflecting on how poverty and inequality have changed across generations.
Patricia grew up in post-war Britain, rationing had ended but many families still faced poverty, housing shortages, and limited opportunities.
October 17, 2025 at 12:28 PM
✨ Meet Patricia – born in 1957.
This #IDEP2025, we’re reflecting on how poverty and inequality have changed across generations.
Patricia grew up in post-war Britain, rationing had ended but many families still faced poverty, housing shortages, and limited opportunities.
This #IDEP2025, we’re reflecting on how poverty and inequality have changed across generations.
Patricia grew up in post-war Britain, rationing had ended but many families still faced poverty, housing shortages, and limited opportunities.
✨ Meet Phil – born in 1984.
This #IDEP2025, we’re reflecting on how poverty and inequality have changed across generations.
1984: The miners’ strike began, putting thousands of families at risk of poverty and hardship.
This #IDEP2025, we’re reflecting on how poverty and inequality have changed across generations.
1984: The miners’ strike began, putting thousands of families at risk of poverty and hardship.
October 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
✨ Meet Phil – born in 1984.
This #IDEP2025, we’re reflecting on how poverty and inequality have changed across generations.
1984: The miners’ strike began, putting thousands of families at risk of poverty and hardship.
This #IDEP2025, we’re reflecting on how poverty and inequality have changed across generations.
1984: The miners’ strike began, putting thousands of families at risk of poverty and hardship.
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@aplecollective.bsky.social is building a sustainable grassroots network across the UK to raise awareness of poverty, challenge stigma and help eradicate it. We must build a world of empathy and create a safer space where those of us with hidden disabilities can be seen and heard. #IDEP2025
October 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
@aplecollective.bsky.social is building a sustainable grassroots network across the UK to raise awareness of poverty, challenge stigma and help eradicate it. We must build a world of empathy and create a safer space where those of us with hidden disabilities can be seen and heard. #IDEP2025
✨ Meet Miles – born in 1969.
This #IDEP2025, we’re reflecting on how poverty and inequality have changed across generations.
Miles grew up as the UK began expanding child welfare and social support- but poverty and inequality were still a daily reality for many families.
This #IDEP2025, we’re reflecting on how poverty and inequality have changed across generations.
Miles grew up as the UK began expanding child welfare and social support- but poverty and inequality were still a daily reality for many families.
October 17, 2025 at 11:57 AM
✨ Meet Miles – born in 1969.
This #IDEP2025, we’re reflecting on how poverty and inequality have changed across generations.
Miles grew up as the UK began expanding child welfare and social support- but poverty and inequality were still a daily reality for many families.
This #IDEP2025, we’re reflecting on how poverty and inequality have changed across generations.
Miles grew up as the UK began expanding child welfare and social support- but poverty and inequality were still a daily reality for many families.
✨ Meet Steve – born in 1974.
This #IDEP2025, we’re reflecting on how poverty and inequality have changed across generations.
In 1974, Labour introduced the Social Security Act to strengthen support for low-income families, but what does growing up in poverty look like today?
This #IDEP2025, we’re reflecting on how poverty and inequality have changed across generations.
In 1974, Labour introduced the Social Security Act to strengthen support for low-income families, but what does growing up in poverty look like today?
October 17, 2025 at 11:16 AM
✨ Meet Steve – born in 1974.
This #IDEP2025, we’re reflecting on how poverty and inequality have changed across generations.
In 1974, Labour introduced the Social Security Act to strengthen support for low-income families, but what does growing up in poverty look like today?
This #IDEP2025, we’re reflecting on how poverty and inequality have changed across generations.
In 1974, Labour introduced the Social Security Act to strengthen support for low-income families, but what does growing up in poverty look like today?
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To mark #IDEP2025 @aplecollective.bsky.social are taking over our social channels today. Look out for posts from them throughout the day and find their guest blog on the importance of #IDEP2025 and their new Taking Voice Seriously Toolkit here 👉 equalitytrust.org.uk...
October 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
To mark #IDEP2025 @aplecollective.bsky.social are taking over our social channels today. Look out for posts from them throughout the day and find their guest blog on the importance of #IDEP2025 and their new Taking Voice Seriously Toolkit here 👉 equalitytrust.org.uk...
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@aplecollective.bsky.social is a national collective of individuals & organisations with lived experience of poverty. We raise awareness, challenge stigma & work towards eradicating poverty- standing together to ensure lived experience voices are heard in uncertain times. #IDEP2025
October 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
@aplecollective.bsky.social is a national collective of individuals & organisations with lived experience of poverty. We raise awareness, challenge stigma & work towards eradicating poverty- standing together to ensure lived experience voices are heard in uncertain times. #IDEP2025
✨ What are you doing for the International Day to End Poverty (17 Oct)?
We want to hear how you’re addressing poverty with lived experience- from events, campaigns, or creative projects.
www.aplecollective.com/idep-2025/
🗺️ Share your plans and we’ll add you to our #LightUpTheUKMap!
We want to hear how you’re addressing poverty with lived experience- from events, campaigns, or creative projects.
www.aplecollective.com/idep-2025/
🗺️ Share your plans and we’ll add you to our #LightUpTheUKMap!
IDEP 2025 -
Ending Social and Institutional Maltreatment: Listening to Hidden Disabilities Through Taking Voice Seriously This year, for the International Day to End Poverty (IDEP), the theme, identified by the U...
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October 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
✨ What are you doing for the International Day to End Poverty (17 Oct)?
We want to hear how you’re addressing poverty with lived experience- from events, campaigns, or creative projects.
www.aplecollective.com/idep-2025/
🗺️ Share your plans and we’ll add you to our #LightUpTheUKMap!
We want to hear how you’re addressing poverty with lived experience- from events, campaigns, or creative projects.
www.aplecollective.com/idep-2025/
🗺️ Share your plans and we’ll add you to our #LightUpTheUKMap!
DON'T FORGET!
Our FREE webinar is this Thursday at 10-11:30am
Taking Voice Seriously – How to take an ethical and effective approach to listening to lived experience within your work.
Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/taking-voi...
Our FREE webinar is this Thursday at 10-11:30am
Taking Voice Seriously – How to take an ethical and effective approach to listening to lived experience within your work.
Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/taking-voi...
Taking Voice Seriously WEBINAR with APLE Collective
Taking Voice Seriously – How to take an ethical and effective approach to listening to lived experience within YOUR work.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 1:07 PM
DON'T FORGET!
Our FREE webinar is this Thursday at 10-11:30am
Taking Voice Seriously – How to take an ethical and effective approach to listening to lived experience within your work.
Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/taking-voi...
Our FREE webinar is this Thursday at 10-11:30am
Taking Voice Seriously – How to take an ethical and effective approach to listening to lived experience within your work.
Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/taking-voi...
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How do experiences of claiming social security look in different countries? A fab online panel on 6th October are discussing first findings from @welfare-experience.bsky.social , sign up at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/welfare-ex...
Welfare Experiences Webinar
Join our webinar to hear new findings on lived experiences of Universal Credit
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September 25, 2025 at 10:46 AM
How do experiences of claiming social security look in different countries? A fab online panel on 6th October are discussing first findings from @welfare-experience.bsky.social , sign up at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/welfare-ex...
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As we prepare for the United Nations International Day to #EndPoverty, this is a powerful video from Francesca Crozier-Roche. @socialchoices.bsky.social @atd4thworld.bsky.social @aplecollective.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 10:58 AM
As we prepare for the United Nations International Day to #EndPoverty, this is a powerful video from Francesca Crozier-Roche. @socialchoices.bsky.social @atd4thworld.bsky.social @aplecollective.bsky.social
Are you looking to take an ethical and effective approach to listening to lived experience within your work?
We would like to invite you to our Webinar on 9th October 10-11.30am-
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/taking-voi...
We would like to invite you to our Webinar on 9th October 10-11.30am-
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/taking-voi...
Taking Voice Seriously WEBINAR with APLE Collective
Taking Voice Seriously – How to take an ethical and effective approach to listening to lived experience within YOUR work.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
September 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Are you looking to take an ethical and effective approach to listening to lived experience within your work?
We would like to invite you to our Webinar on 9th October 10-11.30am-
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/taking-voi...
We would like to invite you to our Webinar on 9th October 10-11.30am-
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/taking-voi...
📢 Join us for our upcoming webinar:
Taking Voice Seriously – How to take an ethical and effective approach to listening to lived experience within YOUR work
🗓️ Wed 9th Oct | ⏰ 10–11.30am | 💻 Online
Taking Voice Seriously – How to take an ethical and effective approach to listening to lived experience within YOUR work
🗓️ Wed 9th Oct | ⏰ 10–11.30am | 💻 Online
September 10, 2025 at 10:23 AM
📢 Join us for our upcoming webinar:
Taking Voice Seriously – How to take an ethical and effective approach to listening to lived experience within YOUR work
🗓️ Wed 9th Oct | ⏰ 10–11.30am | 💻 Online
Taking Voice Seriously – How to take an ethical and effective approach to listening to lived experience within YOUR work
🗓️ Wed 9th Oct | ⏰ 10–11.30am | 💻 Online
Great to hear our Chair of Trustees, Brian Scott, speaking live with @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social about our partnership to tackle #DigitalExclusion! @povertytruthscot.bsky.social
@jrf-uk.bsky.social
@jrf-uk.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Great to hear our Chair of Trustees, Brian Scott, speaking live with @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social about our partnership to tackle #DigitalExclusion! @povertytruthscot.bsky.social
@jrf-uk.bsky.social
@jrf-uk.bsky.social
📢 New from the @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social: Tackling Data Poverty: Innovation and Collaboration explores how tech and systemic change can close the digital divide.
Proud to see APLE featured!
📘 Read the report & blog: www.goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-r...
Proud to see APLE featured!
📘 Read the report & blog: www.goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-r...
Tackling Data Poverty: Innovation and collaboration | Good Things Foundation
This report, is the latest from the Data Poverty Lab and explores the role of innovation - both technological and systemic - in tackling data poverty. By Dr Sarah Knowles with Dr Emma Stone.
www.goodthingsfoundation.org
July 9, 2025 at 12:01 PM
📢 New from the @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social: Tackling Data Poverty: Innovation and Collaboration explores how tech and systemic change can close the digital divide.
Proud to see APLE featured!
📘 Read the report & blog: www.goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-r...
Proud to see APLE featured!
📘 Read the report & blog: www.goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-r...
Together we are discussing what being 'left behind' means.
- Your voice and opinions not being listened to
- Missing education, skills and employment opportunities
- Being physically left behind due to transport and accessibility issues
- Your voice and opinions not being listened to
- Missing education, skills and employment opportunities
- Being physically left behind due to transport and accessibility issues
June 5, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Together we are discussing what being 'left behind' means.
- Your voice and opinions not being listened to
- Missing education, skills and employment opportunities
- Being physically left behind due to transport and accessibility issues
- Your voice and opinions not being listened to
- Missing education, skills and employment opportunities
- Being physically left behind due to transport and accessibility issues
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We're heading to Frimhurst, Kent for the annual @aplecollective.bsky.social gathering hosted by @atd-fourthworld-uk.bsky.social at Frimhurst Family House.
Always a highlight - bringing together people with lived experience for workshops, reflection and collective action.
Can’t wait to see everyone!
Always a highlight - bringing together people with lived experience for workshops, reflection and collective action.
Can’t wait to see everyone!
June 4, 2025 at 10:51 AM
We're heading to Frimhurst, Kent for the annual @aplecollective.bsky.social gathering hosted by @atd-fourthworld-uk.bsky.social at Frimhurst Family House.
Always a highlight - bringing together people with lived experience for workshops, reflection and collective action.
Can’t wait to see everyone!
Always a highlight - bringing together people with lived experience for workshops, reflection and collective action.
Can’t wait to see everyone!
The APLE Collective are back together at Frimhurst! 🌿 Today we're exploring what a 'Just Transition' means for communities experiencing poverty- and how climate justice & sustainability must include everyone.
@royalholloway.bsky.social
@royalholloway.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 9:47 AM
The APLE Collective are back together at Frimhurst! 🌿 Today we're exploring what a 'Just Transition' means for communities experiencing poverty- and how climate justice & sustainability must include everyone.
@royalholloway.bsky.social
@royalholloway.bsky.social