Cathy Brown
@cathyab.bsky.social
Economic Justice Woman. SiFi & comics nerd. Tea drinker. Podcast host for Engage Business Media. Social Enterprise expert. Midlander & proud Brummie ex pat. Vintage brooch enthusiast (for now). Retired Morris dancer #AuDHD #Derbyshire
Think it’s appropriate to get this out there once more #ImproudoftheBBC www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yzqf...
Mitch Benn - I'm Proud of the BBC
YouTube video by andyhoudini
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November 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Think it’s appropriate to get this out there once more #ImproudoftheBBC www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yzqf...
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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 want our network meetings to be even more engaging, inclusive & energising. We’re seeking a skilled facilitator to help make that happen. Help build the movement for an economy rooted in justice, equity & community power.
Apply ➡️ economicjusticebrum.org/barrow-cadbu...
#EconomicJusticeBrum
Apply ➡️ economicjusticebrum.org/barrow-cadbu...
#EconomicJusticeBrum
November 5, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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We've been overwhelmed by the number (and quality!) of people expressing interest in these roles, so going to close to the window at Thursday lunchtime.
Watch this space for more on the new inititiative. Should be able to say more early next week.
Watch this space for more on the new inititiative. Should be able to say more early next week.
👀 I'm hiring two roles for a new initiative launching soon (watch this space!) 👀
A Research Assistant and a Writer/Editor. Both part-time, freelance. c.5-10 days by end December, maybe more and ramping up over time (with no obligation). Both £350 pd. Especially keen to hear from good writers! 1/2
A Research Assistant and a Writer/Editor. Both part-time, freelance. c.5-10 days by end December, maybe more and ramping up over time (with no obligation). Both £350 pd. Especially keen to hear from good writers! 1/2
September 17, 2025 at 7:42 AM
We've been overwhelmed by the number (and quality!) of people expressing interest in these roles, so going to close to the window at Thursday lunchtime.
Watch this space for more on the new inititiative. Should be able to say more early next week.
Watch this space for more on the new inititiative. Should be able to say more early next week.
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Outstanding.
August 29, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Outstanding.
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I've written about the concerted effort by the combined forces of the right to turn convicted race hate monger Lucy Connolly into a victim, a saint and a martyr.
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
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The Martyrdom of Saint Lucy
The right is desperately seeking to make a martyr out of Lucy Connolly in order to distract from the real victims of the hate she helped to spread, argues Otto English
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August 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
I've written about the concerted effort by the combined forces of the right to turn convicted race hate monger Lucy Connolly into a victim, a saint and a martyr.
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
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@bylinetimes.bsky.social
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July 23, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Being dropped off at a little countryside station at daft o’clock to make my way down to the @barrowcadbury.bsky.social office in the big city is a joy on a morning like this!
July 23, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Being dropped off at a little countryside station at daft o’clock to make my way down to the @barrowcadbury.bsky.social office in the big city is a joy on a morning like this!
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The Civil Society Covenant published by the government today
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Civil Society Covenant
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July 17, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The Civil Society Covenant published by the government today
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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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.
📖 cles.org.uk/publications...
🧭 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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Now is a moment to reshare this video
June 22, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Now is a moment to reshare this video
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Hey #Brum folk - if you’ve ever enjoyed the Brum Beer Fest (or want to support women in craft beer), this year’s festival is crowdfunding for an August reboot. Goal is just £200 (tho I hear if you have £500 you can be an official sponsor…) #BeerSky
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Support Brum Brew Fest 2025
Brum Brew Fest needs your help! For the price of a pint you can help the 4th BBF happen in 2025.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
June 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Hey #Brum folk - if you’ve ever enjoyed the Brum Beer Fest (or want to support women in craft beer), this year’s festival is crowdfunding for an August reboot. Goal is just £200 (tho I hear if you have £500 you can be an official sponsor…) #BeerSky
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-br...
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-br...
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A scientist told me
the real story
is the unfolding of climate change.
And a doctor told me
the real story
is the ongoing pandemic.
And an activist told me
the real story
is the rise of fascism.
And a historian told me
the real story
is that these are all the same story.
the real story
is the unfolding of climate change.
And a doctor told me
the real story
is the ongoing pandemic.
And an activist told me
the real story
is the rise of fascism.
And a historian told me
the real story
is that these are all the same story.
June 9, 2025 at 5:31 PM
A scientist told me
the real story
is the unfolding of climate change.
And a doctor told me
the real story
is the ongoing pandemic.
And an activist told me
the real story
is the rise of fascism.
And a historian told me
the real story
is that these are all the same story.
the real story
is the unfolding of climate change.
And a doctor told me
the real story
is the ongoing pandemic.
And an activist told me
the real story
is the rise of fascism.
And a historian told me
the real story
is that these are all the same story.
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We’ve written to various councillors and officers at Birmingham City Council to seek an immediate rethink to the new three-year Kent Street cycle route partial closure, diversion and signage.
Letter: Second multi-year closure of Kent Street cycle track
Better Streets for Birmingham has written to Birmingham City Council about a second multi-year closure of Kent Street's cycle route as well as planning issues.
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June 6, 2025 at 7:31 AM
We’ve written to various councillors and officers at Birmingham City Council to seek an immediate rethink to the new three-year Kent Street cycle route partial closure, diversion and signage.
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June 5, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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A clip from yesterday's Energy Security and Net Zero Committee session with our Head of Policy @mariacbooker.bsky.social, as she discusses the importance of long term energy bill support, in the form of a social tariff.
June 5, 2025 at 4:35 PM
A clip from yesterday's Energy Security and Net Zero Committee session with our Head of Policy @mariacbooker.bsky.social, as she discusses the importance of long term energy bill support, in the form of a social tariff.
Awesome
June 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Awesome
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Watching Musk v Trump like
June 5, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Watching Musk v Trump like
Today, I have mostly made sausages!
June 1, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Today, I have mostly made sausages!
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Emergency vs Emergence - this huddle explored the book Emergent Strategy by Adrienne Maree Brown - concluding a move away from the individual to the collective is needed, and exploring the skills and actions needed to do that. adriennemareebrown.net/book/emergen... #econjusticebrum
May 27, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Emergency vs Emergence - this huddle explored the book Emergent Strategy by Adrienne Maree Brown - concluding a move away from the individual to the collective is needed, and exploring the skills and actions needed to do that. adriennemareebrown.net/book/emergen... #econjusticebrum
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Mindset Matters - this huddle was “impactful, empowering, cathartic” “economic justice served family style” - amazing black women leaders going inside themselves to question, challenge, explore and grow.
“Mindset is a collective practice’
“We are going to take over the world!” #econjusticebrum
“Mindset is a collective practice’
“We are going to take over the world!” #econjusticebrum
May 27, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Mindset Matters - this huddle was “impactful, empowering, cathartic” “economic justice served family style” - amazing black women leaders going inside themselves to question, challenge, explore and grow.
“Mindset is a collective practice’
“We are going to take over the world!” #econjusticebrum
“Mindset is a collective practice’
“We are going to take over the world!” #econjusticebrum
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“How do you define your personal economy?” One of our huddles has explored economic liberation through the lens of creativity and culture and their definitions involved blogs, poetry and illustration #EconJusticeBrum
May 27, 2025 at 10:21 AM
“How do you define your personal economy?” One of our huddles has explored economic liberation through the lens of creativity and culture and their definitions involved blogs, poetry and illustration #EconJusticeBrum
Very excited to be doing this today - do check out #EconJusticeBrum and our new website at www.economicjusticebrum.org
May 27, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Very excited to be doing this today - do check out #EconJusticeBrum and our new website at www.economicjusticebrum.org