Caroline Bernard
@carolinebernard.bsky.social
Senior leader, voluntary sector Communications | Policy | Public Relations | Thought Leadership | Mentoring | Trustee | MCIPR | FRSA
I can only manage one episode at a time, it's a tough watch.Thank you @davidolusoga.bsky.social for presenting this - important that we have these conversations #Empire
My new series - Empire With David Olusoga - starts 9pm on BBC Two. Whole series on @bbciplayer.bsky.social from tonight.
November 11, 2025 at 8:12 AM
I can only manage one episode at a time, it's a tough watch.Thank you @davidolusoga.bsky.social for presenting this - important that we have these conversations #Empire
I never watched the #PrinceAndrew (as he was then) interview, the clips were just too nauseating. This is clearly good news but it shouldn't be the end - despite his minimising and denials, he and all the other perpetrators need to be held to account.
“He’s just Andrew..." | Virginia Giuffre’s family on Andrew losing “Prince” title
#Newsnight
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DM-rxvgxvx0
#Newsnight
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DM-rxvgxvx0
"No longer a Prince” | Virginia Giuffre’s family respond as King strips Andrew's title
YouTube video by BBC Newsnight
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October 31, 2025 at 8:16 AM
I never watched the #PrinceAndrew (as he was then) interview, the clips were just too nauseating. This is clearly good news but it shouldn't be the end - despite his minimising and denials, he and all the other perpetrators need to be held to account.
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Exciting News 📣
Our Make a Change programme will be on Hits Radio during the news hour today from 11am-1pm.📻
This first segment will cover the impact of their delivery partner Relationships Coventry & Warwickshire's work with people causing harm.
Tune in here ⬇️
hellorayo.co.uk/hits-radio/c...
Our Make a Change programme will be on Hits Radio during the news hour today from 11am-1pm.📻
This first segment will cover the impact of their delivery partner Relationships Coventry & Warwickshire's work with people causing harm.
Tune in here ⬇️
hellorayo.co.uk/hits-radio/c...
Hits Radio (Coventry & Warwickshire) - The Biggest Hits. The Biggest Throwbacks
Listen live to your favourite music and presenters at Hits Radio (Coventry & Warwickshire). Keep up with the latest news and shows, enter competitions, and check out our playlists.
hellorayo.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Exciting News 📣
Our Make a Change programme will be on Hits Radio during the news hour today from 11am-1pm.📻
This first segment will cover the impact of their delivery partner Relationships Coventry & Warwickshire's work with people causing harm.
Tune in here ⬇️
hellorayo.co.uk/hits-radio/c...
Our Make a Change programme will be on Hits Radio during the news hour today from 11am-1pm.📻
This first segment will cover the impact of their delivery partner Relationships Coventry & Warwickshire's work with people causing harm.
Tune in here ⬇️
hellorayo.co.uk/hits-radio/c...
Thinking of all those affected, in Jamaica and beyond #HurricaneMelissa 🙏🏾
Hurricane Melissa strengthens to category 4 as evacuations ordered in Jamaica’s capital
Hurricane Melissa strengthens to category 4 as evacuations ordered in Jamaica’s capital
Storm could intensify further, threatening to cause catastrophic flooding in northern Caribbean
Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a powerful category 4 hurricane on Sunday, threatening days of catastrophic winds and rain in the northern Caribbean, while Jamaica’s government ordered mandatory evacuations for vulnerable areas across the country including in the capital, Kingston.
Jamaican officials had earlier urged those in low-lying and flood-prone areas to seek refuge as Melissa rapidly climbs up the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale with the possibility of intensifying to a category 5 storm on Monday. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 27, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Thinking of all those affected, in Jamaica and beyond #HurricaneMelissa 🙏🏾
Great 🧵👇🏾to round off the #VAWGTakeover at #LabourConference - we we ended with power and emotion. Now we anticipate the #VAWGStrategy - we hope that the government has taken the concerns of the whole sector on board, especially from our sisters in by and for organisations.
As the weeks ends, we're reflecting on a powerful series of events at the #LabourPartyConference
On Tuesday, we joined a New Statesman session on how business can support government to end #VAWG. With contributions from @jessasatomp.bsky.social, @alexmclabour.bsky.social (cont. in thread)
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On Tuesday, we joined a New Statesman session on how business can support government to end #VAWG. With contributions from @jessasatomp.bsky.social, @alexmclabour.bsky.social (cont. in thread)
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October 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Great 🧵👇🏾to round off the #VAWGTakeover at #LabourConference - we we ended with power and emotion. Now we anticipate the #VAWGStrategy - we hope that the government has taken the concerns of the whole sector on board, especially from our sisters in by and for organisations.
Wow - I am a very distant Anglican these days, but this has to be good news #ArchbishopOfCanterbury
Former chief nurse of England, Sarah Mullaly, the Bishop of London, will be the next Archbishop of Canterbury
October 3, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Wow - I am a very distant Anglican these days, but this has to be good news #ArchbishopOfCanterbury
I couldn't bring myself to watch #Panorama on Wednesday night, but I caught up with the wise words of Mina Smallman on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social - I remember seeing her at the Women's Aid conference a few years ago - an inspiration.
October 3, 2025 at 7:29 AM
I couldn't bring myself to watch #Panorama on Wednesday night, but I caught up with the wise words of Mina Smallman on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social - I remember seeing her at the Women's Aid conference a few years ago - an inspiration.
If you are staying at #LabourConference for one more night, do join us at our panel at 18:15, it will be an important conversation #postseparationabuse
At this evening's #VAWGTakeover event, we'll discuss the hidden harm of post-separation of abuse, alongside coalition partners @seacharity.bsky.social and @womensbudgetgrp.bsky.social.
We also plan to join the annual #VAWG rally which will round off our time at the conference.
We also plan to join the annual #VAWG rally which will round off our time at the conference.
a poster that says " we are stronger together " on it
Alt: A GIF that says we are stronger together with an illustration of 5 arms in different skin tones clasping each other in a circle.
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September 30, 2025 at 1:50 PM
If you are staying at #LabourConference for one more night, do join us at our panel at 18:15, it will be an important conversation #postseparationabuse
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Today is another busy day at #LabourPartyConference. We’ve attended the White Ribbon breakfast event on preventing men’s VAWG, before a collaboration meeting with @foundationsww.bsky.social, ahead of the third fringe event of the #VAWGTakeover, where @jotodd.bsky.social will be speaking on a panel.
September 30, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Today is another busy day at #LabourPartyConference. We’ve attended the White Ribbon breakfast event on preventing men’s VAWG, before a collaboration meeting with @foundationsww.bsky.social, ahead of the third fringe event of the #VAWGTakeover, where @jotodd.bsky.social will be speaking on a panel.
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Sunday saw the first event of the #VAWGTakeover at the #LabourPartyConference - a reception which heard from some of the CEOs from the charity coalition.
Speakers called for clarity on the delayed VAWG Strategy, parity on funding & the need to ensure meaningful inclusion of by & for organisations.
Speakers called for clarity on the delayed VAWG Strategy, parity on funding & the need to ensure meaningful inclusion of by & for organisations.
September 29, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Sunday saw the first event of the #VAWGTakeover at the #LabourPartyConference - a reception which heard from some of the CEOs from the charity coalition.
Speakers called for clarity on the delayed VAWG Strategy, parity on funding & the need to ensure meaningful inclusion of by & for organisations.
Speakers called for clarity on the delayed VAWG Strategy, parity on funding & the need to ensure meaningful inclusion of by & for organisations.
Going to #LabourPartyConference? See 🧵 below on the #VAWGTakeover!
Following the #LabourPartyConference?
Keep an eye out for the #VAWGTakeover to hear how the government must centre women and girls in its plans.
Keep an eye out for the #VAWGTakeover to hear how the government must centre women and girls in its plans.
September 27, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Going to #LabourPartyConference? See 🧵 below on the #VAWGTakeover!
I usually listen to The News Agents last thing at night before reading but this interview is doing my head in - switching off before the end to enjoy Attica Locke…
"I just think there's no evidence that scrolling on a social media app changes who you vote for."
Nick Clegg - Meta’s former VP of Global Affairs - rejects the idea that social media directly influences voters.
@maitlis.bsky.social
Nick Clegg - Meta’s former VP of Global Affairs - rejects the idea that social media directly influences voters.
@maitlis.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 10:12 PM
I usually listen to The News Agents last thing at night before reading but this interview is doing my head in - switching off before the end to enjoy Attica Locke…
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The Make a Change Team at Respect led an innovative one-year national pilot in collaboration with 3 pioneering NHS Trusts – Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
The Make a Change Team at Respect led an innovative one-year national pilot in collaboration with 3 pioneering NHS Trusts – Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
August 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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The Make a Change Team at Respect led an innovative one-year national pilot in collaboration with 3 pioneering NHS Trusts – Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
The Make a Change Team at Respect led an innovative one-year national pilot in collaboration with 3 pioneering NHS Trusts – Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
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SBS’ prolific campaigning has continually challenged barriers rooted in racism, sexism, and socio-economic inequalities and shaped government policy on safety and protections for Black, minoritised and migrant women.
Read more: www.respect.org.uk/articles/Sou...
Read more: www.respect.org.uk/articles/Sou...
August 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
SBS’ prolific campaigning has continually challenged barriers rooted in racism, sexism, and socio-economic inequalities and shaped government policy on safety and protections for Black, minoritised and migrant women.
Read more: www.respect.org.uk/articles/Sou...
Read more: www.respect.org.uk/articles/Sou...
I'll be honest, I wasn't sure we would do it, oh me of little faith! #Lionesses
July 27, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I'll be honest, I wasn't sure we would do it, oh me of little faith! #Lionesses
This is absolutely heartbreaking - and unacceptable.
#Oliverscampaign
A dying mother called 999 pleading for help, yet no ambulance came. Her body went unnoticed for months, alongside her dead disabled daughter, who had been left alone and helpless.
This is what happens when our systems fail the most vulnerable.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
A dying mother called 999 pleading for help, yet no ambulance came. Her body went unnoticed for months, alongside her dead disabled daughter, who had been left alone and helpless.
This is what happens when our systems fail the most vulnerable.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Mum and daughter found dead at home months after 999 plea
Alphonsine Djiako Leuga and her daughter were found three months after the call, an inquest hears.
www.bbc.com
July 23, 2025 at 8:42 AM
This is absolutely heartbreaking - and unacceptable.
Sad news. Society Guardian was my go to during my studies! Malcolm was very supportive to me when he was a trustee of Counsel and Care, as I developed our Older People in the Media awards back in 2009-10. A great guy, my thoughts are with his family and friends 🙏🏾
Malcolm was a social policy guru and my wise mentor as I struggled to grasp the mysteries of SEN, RAWP and SERPS. Greatly missed.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/j...
Malcolm Dean, creator of the Guardian’s Society pages, dies aged 86
Journalist covered social care, criminal justice and other policy topics in a distinguished career
www.theguardian.com
July 19, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Sad news. Society Guardian was my go to during my studies! Malcolm was very supportive to me when he was a trustee of Counsel and Care, as I developed our Older People in the Media awards back in 2009-10. A great guy, my thoughts are with his family and friends 🙏🏾
Good to see this extensive @channel4news.bsky.social report with my colleagues and @safelives.bsky.social Pioneer Shana Begum, following the @drivepartnership.bsky.social new multi-year funding announcement today #StoppingDomesticAbuse
July 17, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Good to see this extensive @channel4news.bsky.social report with my colleagues and @safelives.bsky.social Pioneer Shana Begum, following the @drivepartnership.bsky.social new multi-year funding announcement today #StoppingDomesticAbuse
Chiropractors and osteopaths must do so much business after #Glastonbury 😂 #crickintheneck
a woman is sitting on a man 's shoulders in the desert .
Alt: a woman is sitting on a man 's shoulders in the desert .
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June 29, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Chiropractors and osteopaths must do so much business after #Glastonbury 😂 #crickintheneck
Had a wonderful night celebrating with my sistahs at @sbsisters.bsky.social to mark more than 45 years of incredible work supporting Black, minoritised, and migrant women! ❤️ 🙏🏾 #StillWeRise
June 21, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Had a wonderful night celebrating with my sistahs at @sbsisters.bsky.social to mark more than 45 years of incredible work supporting Black, minoritised, and migrant women! ❤️ 🙏🏾 #StillWeRise
🧵 👇🏾- Congratulations to my colleagues at @safelives.bsky.social on the publication of their new strategy! #FindWhatWorksHelpIthappen
📢 Today, we’re launching our new strategy for 2025–2028: #FindWhatWorksHelpItHappen
Follow along as we spotlight the scale of the problem, our clear vision of how things should be and the action we’re taking to end domestic abuse for everyone, for good.
➡️ ow.ly/9Yj950WaAop
Follow along as we spotlight the scale of the problem, our clear vision of how things should be and the action we’re taking to end domestic abuse for everyone, for good.
➡️ ow.ly/9Yj950WaAop
June 20, 2025 at 8:47 AM
🧵 👇🏾- Congratulations to my colleagues at @safelives.bsky.social on the publication of their new strategy! #FindWhatWorksHelpIthappen
I will be BlueSkying from the @respectuk.bsky.social account today at the @vision-research.bsky.social annual conference - let's catch up if you are there 😊
June 3, 2025 at 8:57 AM
I will be BlueSkying from the @respectuk.bsky.social account today at the @vision-research.bsky.social annual conference - let's catch up if you are there 😊
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> 90 organisations inc @womensaid.bsky.social @sbsisters.bsky.social and @refugecharity.bsky.social fugecharity.bsky.social working across #vawg #domesticabuse and #mentalhealth joined our call to ministers to fund specialist counselling and #GiveSurvivorsHope
womanstrust.org.uk/give-survivo...
womanstrust.org.uk/give-survivo...
May 13, 2025 at 10:17 AM
> 90 organisations inc @womensaid.bsky.social @sbsisters.bsky.social and @refugecharity.bsky.social fugecharity.bsky.social working across #vawg #domesticabuse and #mentalhealth joined our call to ministers to fund specialist counselling and #GiveSurvivorsHope
womanstrust.org.uk/give-survivo...
womanstrust.org.uk/give-survivo...
I'm looking forward to guesting on this fireside chat tonight with the Women's Resource Centre, I am proud to be in the current cohort of mentors on their Network for Black Women's Leaders programme - there is still time to sign up! www.wrc.org.uk/Event/nbwl-f...
NBWL Fireside Chat: Leadership Lessons from a 40-Year Career - 15/05/2025 18:00:00
Join us for an intimate and thought-provoking conversation with Caroline Bernard, NBWL mentor and director of influence at Respect UK.
www.wrc.org.uk
May 15, 2025 at 10:36 AM
I'm looking forward to guesting on this fireside chat tonight with the Women's Resource Centre, I am proud to be in the current cohort of mentors on their Network for Black Women's Leaders programme - there is still time to sign up! www.wrc.org.uk/Event/nbwl-f...