Barrow Cadbury Trust
@barrowcadbury.bsky.social
BCT is a charitable foundation, committed to socially just change. Managing T2Alliance.bsky.social and @fairbydesign.bsky.social and https://bsky.app/profile/econjusticebrum.bsky.social. Watch our animation http://youtu.be/l2vW_2olYyk.
Turn2us have launched the Stop the Stigma, Fix the system campaign to strengthen our social security system. The current culture of surveillance and constant threat of sanctions is trapping people in situations the system is meant to sort. Join them: tinyurl.com/4twyarw6
Join our Stop the stigma. Fix the system campaign
Join our campaign to make sure our social security system is there for all of us when we need it. Will you add your name to our letter to Pat McFadden?
www.turn2us.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Turn2us have launched the Stop the Stigma, Fix the system campaign to strengthen our social security system. The current culture of surveillance and constant threat of sanctions is trapping people in situations the system is meant to sort. Join them: tinyurl.com/4twyarw6
Our @econjusticebrum.bsky.social movement is looking for someone wonderful to facilitate and evolve the model of its network meetings. Could it be you? barrowcadbury.org.uk/wp-content/u...
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November 4, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Our @econjusticebrum.bsky.social movement is looking for someone wonderful to facilitate and evolve the model of its network meetings. Could it be you? barrowcadbury.org.uk/wp-content/u...
We welcome David Lammy’s appointment as Secretary of State for Justice.His expertise in criminal justice issues and reform, and his 2017 insights into disproportionate treatment of Black, Asian + Minority Ethnic people in the CJS will be highly valued. We look forward to working closely with him.
September 10, 2025 at 12:34 PM
We welcome David Lammy’s appointment as Secretary of State for Justice.His expertise in criminal justice issues and reform, and his 2017 insights into disproportionate treatment of Black, Asian + Minority Ethnic people in the CJS will be highly valued. We look forward to working closely with him.
Are u acting w other campaigners, activists + community organisers in #Birmingham to change + transform systems harming people, causing injustice and economic inequalities? Find out about our econjusticebrum.bsky.social Act to Change Fund. Find out more tinyurl.com/2dbvjswd
Economic Justice Brum (@econjusticebrum.bsky.social)
econjusticebrum.bsky.social
September 3, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Are u acting w other campaigners, activists + community organisers in #Birmingham to change + transform systems harming people, causing injustice and economic inequalities? Find out about our econjusticebrum.bsky.social Act to Change Fund. Find out more tinyurl.com/2dbvjswd
@econjusticebrum.bsky.social is looking for a freelance #communications consultant/specialist to help develop and accelerate #EconomicJusticeBrum communications to extend its reach and increase its impact! Check out the details here shorturl.at/WsT9u
September 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM
@econjusticebrum.bsky.social is looking for a freelance #communications consultant/specialist to help develop and accelerate #EconomicJusticeBrum communications to extend its reach and increase its impact! Check out the details here shorturl.at/WsT9u
. @fairbydesign.bsky.social are hiring! The F/t Public Affairs Manager will lead FBD's engagement w political stakeholders, regulators + industry bodies to influence policy and regulatory change. Fixed term contract of 3 yrs w possibility of renewal. Interested? fairbydesign.com/were-recruit...
We're recruiting a new Public Affairs Manager - Fair By Design
Join Fair By Design, an advocacy program by the Barrow Cadbury Trust, dedicated to ending the poverty premium. We seek a talented individual to drive impactful change and eliminate extra costs for tho...
fairbydesign.com
July 29, 2025 at 12:16 PM
. @fairbydesign.bsky.social are hiring! The F/t Public Affairs Manager will lead FBD's engagement w political stakeholders, regulators + industry bodies to influence policy and regulatory change. Fixed term contract of 3 yrs w possibility of renewal. Interested? fairbydesign.com/were-recruit...
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1 year on from last summer’s racist riots, our new report highlights experiences of communities across GB who told us that health impacts have been longer-lasting + worsened by increasingly hostile environments, misinformation & harmful politic rhetoric.
www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/publications...
www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/publications...
July 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
1 year on from last summer’s racist riots, our new report highlights experiences of communities across GB who told us that health impacts have been longer-lasting + worsened by increasingly hostile environments, misinformation & harmful politic rhetoric.
www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/publications...
www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/publications...
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“Even in polarising times, one core test of a shared society is how far we can develop a shared story about who we are, how we got here, and where we want to go together.” @sundersays.bsky.social for @easterneye.bsky.social on new 'State of Us' UK cohesion report
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www.easterneye.biz/southport-ri...
Comment: Last summer’s riots could erupt again without sustained action on cohesion
The anniversary of the riots offers Starmer another opportunity to voice a more coherent public narrative
www.easterneye.biz
July 15, 2025 at 2:15 PM
“Even in polarising times, one core test of a shared society is how far we can develop a shared story about who we are, how we got here, and where we want to go together.” @sundersays.bsky.social for @easterneye.bsky.social on new 'State of Us' UK cohesion report
www.easterneye.biz/southport-ri...
www.easterneye.biz/southport-ri...
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A “powder keg” of social tensions and grievances remain unaddressed across the UK, one year on from last summer's riots, according to a major new cohesion report published today. It warns that without urgent action, unrest risks being reignited. [🧵]
July 15, 2025 at 7:04 AM
A “powder keg” of social tensions and grievances remain unaddressed across the UK, one year on from last summer's riots, according to a major new cohesion report published today. It warns that without urgent action, unrest risks being reignited. [🧵]
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🚨A year after the UK summer riots, X continues to be a breeding ground for violent anti-Muslim & anti-migrant hate.
CCDH found that Musk’s platform is still failing to address calls for violence against Muslims and migrants despite clearly violating X’s rules 🧵
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
CCDH found that Musk’s platform is still failing to address calls for violence against Muslims and migrants despite clearly violating X’s rules 🧵
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
July 15, 2025 at 12:59 PM
🚨A year after the UK summer riots, X continues to be a breeding ground for violent anti-Muslim & anti-migrant hate.
CCDH found that Musk’s platform is still failing to address calls for violence against Muslims and migrants despite clearly violating X’s rules 🧵
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
CCDH found that Musk’s platform is still failing to address calls for violence against Muslims and migrants despite clearly violating X’s rules 🧵
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Excited to represent #EconomicJusticeBrum and @barrowcadbury.bsky.social at the #CommunityWealthBuilding summit today - looking forward to some great speakers
🚨 Launching today at the #CommunityWealthBuilding Summit 🚨
🧭 Public money, public purpose – a new guide from for how the public sector can maximise public value through procurement.
Grounded in real practice. Backed by 50+ voices from across the UK.
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🧭 Public money, public purpose – a new guide from for how the public sector can maximise public value through procurement.
Grounded in real practice. Backed by 50+ voices from across the UK.
📖 cles.org.uk/publications...
July 3, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Excited to represent #EconomicJusticeBrum and @barrowcadbury.bsky.social at the #CommunityWealthBuilding summit today - looking forward to some great speakers
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🧵 As Ofgem announces the new energy price cap, some low-income households will still pay £135 more a year – just because they pay after getting their bill.
BREAKING | Ofgem confirms energy bills are set to fall by £129 under latest price cap
Ofgem confirms energy bills are set to fall by £129 under latest price cap
It comes after US president Donald Trump's aggressive tariff plans led to a significant slump in gas and oil prices
www.independent.co.uk
May 23, 2025 at 8:11 AM
🧵 As Ofgem announces the new energy price cap, some low-income households will still pay £135 more a year – just because they pay after getting their bill.
The culmination of a lot of hard work, energy, and commitment, the long-anticipated launch of @Economicjusticebrum, and a fantastic day to celebrate the seven huddles.
What an amazing day in Birmingham! 🎉
A huge thanks to everyone who came along to celebrate our 7 huddles - and to all of our network members.
Excited to have also launched our new branding, merch, and website ⭐️
Check it out and join us here 👉 economicjusticebrum.org
#EconJusticeBrum
A huge thanks to everyone who came along to celebrate our 7 huddles - and to all of our network members.
Excited to have also launched our new branding, merch, and website ⭐️
Check it out and join us here 👉 economicjusticebrum.org
#EconJusticeBrum
May 28, 2025 at 9:29 AM
The culmination of a lot of hard work, energy, and commitment, the long-anticipated launch of @Economicjusticebrum, and a fantastic day to celebrate the seven huddles.
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Great to see 77 MPs back Danny Beales MP call for action against insurance companies charging excessive rates to customers who pay for car and home insurance monthly.
May 20, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Great to see 77 MPs back Danny Beales MP call for action against insurance companies charging excessive rates to customers who pay for car and home insurance monthly.
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📣 New report out now 📣 Strength in numbers
The refugee & migration sector has grown since 2020—but unevenly. Our latest report reveals gaps and uncertainty, but shows opportunities for alignment.
📘 Read it here: global-dialogue.org/MEXreport2025/
The refugee & migration sector has grown since 2020—but unevenly. Our latest report reveals gaps and uncertainty, but shows opportunities for alignment.
📘 Read it here: global-dialogue.org/MEXreport2025/
May 13, 2025 at 2:03 PM
📣 New report out now 📣 Strength in numbers
The refugee & migration sector has grown since 2020—but unevenly. Our latest report reveals gaps and uncertainty, but shows opportunities for alignment.
📘 Read it here: global-dialogue.org/MEXreport2025/
The refugee & migration sector has grown since 2020—but unevenly. Our latest report reveals gaps and uncertainty, but shows opportunities for alignment.
📘 Read it here: global-dialogue.org/MEXreport2025/
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"Fusing control and contribution with compassion would resonate with Britain, if the citizenship agenda which came with it was more proactive than punitive." - new column from @sundersays.bsky.social on the #ImmigrationWhitePaper for @easterneye.bsky.social
www.easterneye.biz/uk-immigrati...
www.easterneye.biz/uk-immigrati...
Immigration white paper: ‘Control’ is not only about lower numbers
Does control primarily mean choosing or reducing immigration?
www.easterneye.biz
May 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM
"Fusing control and contribution with compassion would resonate with Britain, if the citizenship agenda which came with it was more proactive than punitive." - new column from @sundersays.bsky.social on the #ImmigrationWhitePaper for @easterneye.bsky.social
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New British Future research, published ahead of the government’s expected Immigration White Paper, find more balanced public views on immigration for work or study:
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www.britishfuture.org/white-paper-...
New poll finds public support for migration to work or study - British Future
New British Future research on public attitudes to immigration, ahead of the government’s expected Immigration White Paper.
www.britishfuture.org
May 11, 2025 at 7:27 AM
New British Future research, published ahead of the government’s expected Immigration White Paper, find more balanced public views on immigration for work or study:
www.britishfuture.org/white-paper-...
www.britishfuture.org/white-paper-...
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🚨BREAKING
Women who have fled war and persecution are forced into sex work and exploitative situations, because of the work ban and consequential enforced poverty .
Our report, #SafetyAndSurvival, in @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Women who have fled war and persecution are forced into sex work and exploitative situations, because of the work ban and consequential enforced poverty .
Our report, #SafetyAndSurvival, in @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Work ban forcing 10% of UK female asylum seekers into sex work
Research also finds many trapped in abusive relationships and unable to afford sanitary products and other basics
www.theguardian.com
May 8, 2025 at 8:56 AM
🚨BREAKING
Women who have fled war and persecution are forced into sex work and exploitative situations, because of the work ban and consequential enforced poverty .
Our report, #SafetyAndSurvival, in @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Women who have fled war and persecution are forced into sex work and exploitative situations, because of the work ban and consequential enforced poverty .
Our report, #SafetyAndSurvival, in @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Recently appointed @barrowcadbury.bsky.social CEO Asif Afridi discusses his first weeks in the role and reflects on how civil society has progressed since a major inquiry in 2018
Asif Afridi: ‘There’s still a level of inequality within civil society’
Recently appointed Barrow Cadbury Trust CEO Asif Afridi discusses his first weeks in the role and reflects on how civil society has progressed since a major inquiry in 2018…
www.civilsociety.co.uk
May 2, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Recently appointed @barrowcadbury.bsky.social CEO Asif Afridi discusses his first weeks in the role and reflects on how civil society has progressed since a major inquiry in 2018
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6.1 million UK households are in fuel poverty, and energy debt is rising.
Our new blog looks at how we build a fairer energy market for people on low incomes.
🔗 fairbydesign.com/blog-buildin...
Our new blog looks at how we build a fairer energy market for people on low incomes.
🔗 fairbydesign.com/blog-buildin...
Blog: How we build a future energy market that is fair for consumers on low incomes
We outline key principles for a future energy system that is fair to those on low incomes:
fairbydesign.com
April 29, 2025 at 10:22 AM
6.1 million UK households are in fuel poverty, and energy debt is rising.
Our new blog looks at how we build a fairer energy market for people on low incomes.
🔗 fairbydesign.com/blog-buildin...
Our new blog looks at how we build a fairer energy market for people on low incomes.
🔗 fairbydesign.com/blog-buildin...
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The Baring Foundation has a new funding stream, forUK civil society organisations with an income under £1m, to support legal action that addresses racial injustice in the criminal justice system. baringfoundation.org.uk/news-story/n...
New funding available to support legal action that addresses racial injustice in the criminal justice system - The Baring Foundation
baringfoundation.org.uk
March 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The Baring Foundation has a new funding stream, forUK civil society organisations with an income under £1m, to support legal action that addresses racial injustice in the criminal justice system. baringfoundation.org.uk/news-story/n...
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As a foundation, we have a duty to protect our endowment for future generations.
But how can we use our investments to support social change, as well as sustainable growth?
Our director of finance Heather introduces our new investment policy, that aims to support us to do both: bit.ly/42osado
But how can we use our investments to support social change, as well as sustainable growth?
Our director of finance Heather introduces our new investment policy, that aims to support us to do both: bit.ly/42osado
April 9, 2025 at 10:57 AM
As a foundation, we have a duty to protect our endowment for future generations.
But how can we use our investments to support social change, as well as sustainable growth?
Our director of finance Heather introduces our new investment policy, that aims to support us to do both: bit.ly/42osado
But how can we use our investments to support social change, as well as sustainable growth?
Our director of finance Heather introduces our new investment policy, that aims to support us to do both: bit.ly/42osado
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Institute for Government report: why government should introduce an annual migration plan: a route to better policy-making and parliamentary accountability with growing support across mainstream centre-left, centre and right think-tanks + politics
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Why government should introduce an annual Migration Plan | Institute for Government
An annual Migration Plan would allow the government to move on from the incoherent way immigration policy has been made in the past.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
April 10, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Institute for Government report: why government should introduce an annual migration plan: a route to better policy-making and parliamentary accountability with growing support across mainstream centre-left, centre and right think-tanks + politics
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Still time to give evidence to the Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion www.livingwelltogether.org.uk/call-for-evi... Deadline 7 April.
Call for evidence - The Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion
We’re inviting contributions to a call for evidence to help shape the early phase of the commission. If you have insights, experiences, or ideas about how we can build more connected, cohesive and res...
www.livingwelltogether.org.uk
April 3, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Still time to give evidence to the Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion www.livingwelltogether.org.uk/call-for-evi... Deadline 7 April.
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🚀 Step back and join the conversation 🚀
In a no growth economy, how do we rethink success for local places?
Join Open Hour for an informal chat on the Spending Review, CSR & what comes next. No slides, no formalities—just big ideas.
📅 14 April | 📍 Online
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In a no growth economy, how do we rethink success for local places?
Join Open Hour for an informal chat on the Spending Review, CSR & what comes next. No slides, no formalities—just big ideas.
📅 14 April | 📍 Online
🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cles-open-...
April 3, 2025 at 7:28 AM
🚀 Step back and join the conversation 🚀
In a no growth economy, how do we rethink success for local places?
Join Open Hour for an informal chat on the Spending Review, CSR & what comes next. No slides, no formalities—just big ideas.
📅 14 April | 📍 Online
🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cles-open-...
In a no growth economy, how do we rethink success for local places?
Join Open Hour for an informal chat on the Spending Review, CSR & what comes next. No slides, no formalities—just big ideas.
📅 14 April | 📍 Online
🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cles-open-...