Friends, Families and Travellers
@fft.bsky.social
A leading national charity working to get a fair deal for Gypsies, Roma and Travellers.
We’ve joined @cpaguk.bsky.social and 100+ others in calling for the government to scrap the two-child limit. By fully scrapping the two-child limit the government can deliver a decisive shift in children’s opportunities, and in the UK's potential.
More: www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli... (1/2)
More: www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli... (1/2)
November 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
We’ve joined @cpaguk.bsky.social and 100+ others in calling for the government to scrap the two-child limit. By fully scrapping the two-child limit the government can deliver a decisive shift in children’s opportunities, and in the UK's potential.
More: www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli... (1/2)
More: www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli... (1/2)
SEASON’S GIFTINGS IS BACK
The festive season is just around the corner — but not everyone has the means to celebrate.
This Christmas, you can help us spread some cheer.
Make sure Gypsy and Traveller families can stay warm and put food on the table: gypsy-traveller.org/news/seasons... (1/3)
The festive season is just around the corner — but not everyone has the means to celebrate.
This Christmas, you can help us spread some cheer.
Make sure Gypsy and Traveller families can stay warm and put food on the table: gypsy-traveller.org/news/seasons... (1/3)
Season’s Giftings campaign is back! - Friends, Families and Travellers
The Friends, Families and Travellers Season’s Giftings campaign is back! As the holiday season approaches, it’s a time for family, warmth, and giving. Sadly, for many Gypsy and Traveller people living...
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November 11, 2025 at 11:53 AM
SEASON’S GIFTINGS IS BACK
The festive season is just around the corner — but not everyone has the means to celebrate.
This Christmas, you can help us spread some cheer.
Make sure Gypsy and Traveller families can stay warm and put food on the table: gypsy-traveller.org/news/seasons... (1/3)
The festive season is just around the corner — but not everyone has the means to celebrate.
This Christmas, you can help us spread some cheer.
Make sure Gypsy and Traveller families can stay warm and put food on the table: gypsy-traveller.org/news/seasons... (1/3)
Earlier today, the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Gypsies, Travellers and Roma met a delegation from Slovenia who are currently working with the University of Liverpool and The University of Manchester on the racialisation of Roma communities in Europe.
November 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Earlier today, the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Gypsies, Travellers and Roma met a delegation from Slovenia who are currently working with the University of Liverpool and The University of Manchester on the racialisation of Roma communities in Europe.
Nominations for our FFT Awards 2026 are now open! 🥳
These awards are a chance to come together and celebrate the incredible achievements of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people and groups. (1/2)
These awards are a chance to come together and celebrate the incredible achievements of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people and groups. (1/2)
October 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Nominations for our FFT Awards 2026 are now open! 🥳
These awards are a chance to come together and celebrate the incredible achievements of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people and groups. (1/2)
These awards are a chance to come together and celebrate the incredible achievements of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people and groups. (1/2)
Do you want to hold power to account and push towards real change for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people?
We have two new opportunities to join our team!
🗣️ 1 x Communications Officer
⚖️ 1 x Policy and Research Officer
Closing 7 November 2025.
More: www.gypsy-traveller.org/about-us/vac... (1/2)
We have two new opportunities to join our team!
🗣️ 1 x Communications Officer
⚖️ 1 x Policy and Research Officer
Closing 7 November 2025.
More: www.gypsy-traveller.org/about-us/vac... (1/2)
October 7, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Do you want to hold power to account and push towards real change for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people?
We have two new opportunities to join our team!
🗣️ 1 x Communications Officer
⚖️ 1 x Policy and Research Officer
Closing 7 November 2025.
More: www.gypsy-traveller.org/about-us/vac... (1/2)
We have two new opportunities to join our team!
🗣️ 1 x Communications Officer
⚖️ 1 x Policy and Research Officer
Closing 7 November 2025.
More: www.gypsy-traveller.org/about-us/vac... (1/2)
📢ANNUAL REPORT 2025 IS HERE📢
If you wanted to find out a little bit about what we've been up to over the past year, now's your chance!
Our freshly launched Annual Report is now live.
Read: gypsy-traveller.org/news/fft-ann... (1/2)
If you wanted to find out a little bit about what we've been up to over the past year, now's your chance!
Our freshly launched Annual Report is now live.
Read: gypsy-traveller.org/news/fft-ann... (1/2)
FFT Annual Report 2025 is here! - Friends, Families and Travellers
Today, the Friends, Families and Travellers’ Annual Report 2025 is finally here! The report, which can be seen in full here, outlines our key activities and achievements over the past year from across...
gypsy-traveller.org
September 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM
📢ANNUAL REPORT 2025 IS HERE📢
If you wanted to find out a little bit about what we've been up to over the past year, now's your chance!
Our freshly launched Annual Report is now live.
Read: gypsy-traveller.org/news/fft-ann... (1/2)
If you wanted to find out a little bit about what we've been up to over the past year, now's your chance!
Our freshly launched Annual Report is now live.
Read: gypsy-traveller.org/news/fft-ann... (1/2)
🚨Traveller sites will be included in Social and Affordable Homes Programme 🚨
The Government has confirmed that:
👉Traveller sites are WITHIN the scope of the new Social and Affordable Homes Programme, and bids for new sites are welcome.
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-ques... (1/2)
The Government has confirmed that:
👉Traveller sites are WITHIN the scope of the new Social and Affordable Homes Programme, and bids for new sites are welcome.
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-ques... (1/2)
Written questions and answers - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament
Information from UK Parliament on written questions & answers, written statements and daily reports.
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September 17, 2025 at 9:32 AM
🚨Traveller sites will be included in Social and Affordable Homes Programme 🚨
The Government has confirmed that:
👉Traveller sites are WITHIN the scope of the new Social and Affordable Homes Programme, and bids for new sites are welcome.
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-ques... (1/2)
The Government has confirmed that:
👉Traveller sites are WITHIN the scope of the new Social and Affordable Homes Programme, and bids for new sites are welcome.
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-ques... (1/2)
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day.
Gypsy and Traveller communities are twice as likely to be depressed and are three times more likely to be anxious than others. Our casework indicates a disproportionately high prevalence of suicide among the communities we work with. (1/3)
Gypsy and Traveller communities are twice as likely to be depressed and are three times more likely to be anxious than others. Our casework indicates a disproportionately high prevalence of suicide among the communities we work with. (1/3)
September 10, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day.
Gypsy and Traveller communities are twice as likely to be depressed and are three times more likely to be anxious than others. Our casework indicates a disproportionately high prevalence of suicide among the communities we work with. (1/3)
Gypsy and Traveller communities are twice as likely to be depressed and are three times more likely to be anxious than others. Our casework indicates a disproportionately high prevalence of suicide among the communities we work with. (1/3)
With children and young people heading back to school this month, have you thought about refreshing your library? 📚
We've put books by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people, classroom resources and more all in one place to help you get started!🎒
Inspiration: www.gypsy-traveller.org/teaching-res...
We've put books by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people, classroom resources and more all in one place to help you get started!🎒
Inspiration: www.gypsy-traveller.org/teaching-res...
Teaching Resources - Friends, Families and Travellers
Many Gypsy, Roma and Traveller young people feel that their culture and way of life is not recognised or affirmed within the education system. We have created this page to support teachers and other s...
www.gypsy-traveller.org
September 3, 2025 at 11:40 AM
With children and young people heading back to school this month, have you thought about refreshing your library? 📚
We've put books by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people, classroom resources and more all in one place to help you get started!🎒
Inspiration: www.gypsy-traveller.org/teaching-res...
We've put books by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people, classroom resources and more all in one place to help you get started!🎒
Inspiration: www.gypsy-traveller.org/teaching-res...
💼 We've written to Emma Reynolds MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, to raise the issue of Gypsy and Traveller site residents experiencing constant barriers when trying to access home and contents insurance.
Full letter: www.gypsy-traveller.org/wp-content/u...
Full letter: www.gypsy-traveller.org/wp-content/u...
August 22, 2025 at 10:40 AM
💼 We've written to Emma Reynolds MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, to raise the issue of Gypsy and Traveller site residents experiencing constant barriers when trying to access home and contents insurance.
Full letter: www.gypsy-traveller.org/wp-content/u...
Full letter: www.gypsy-traveller.org/wp-content/u...
Are you a healthcare professional supporting Gypsies and Travellers?
We're holding a webinar 8 September from 11am-12:30pm to launch our resources on children and maternal vaccinations, co-produced with community members. 💉
Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gypsy-roma...
We're holding a webinar 8 September from 11am-12:30pm to launch our resources on children and maternal vaccinations, co-produced with community members. 💉
Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gypsy-roma...
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Vaccination Resources Launch
Join us for the launch of vaccination films co-produced with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
August 18, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Are you a healthcare professional supporting Gypsies and Travellers?
We're holding a webinar 8 September from 11am-12:30pm to launch our resources on children and maternal vaccinations, co-produced with community members. 💉
Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gypsy-roma...
We're holding a webinar 8 September from 11am-12:30pm to launch our resources on children and maternal vaccinations, co-produced with community members. 💉
Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gypsy-roma...
Alongside other Gypsy and Traveller organisations, we wrote to Minister for Housing and Planning to ensure landlords can apply for funding for Gypsy and Traveller sites under the new Social and Affordable Homes Programme.
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August 14, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Alongside other Gypsy and Traveller organisations, we wrote to Minister for Housing and Planning to ensure landlords can apply for funding for Gypsy and Traveller sites under the new Social and Affordable Homes Programme.
Read 👇
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I'm looking to speak to healthcare professionals who have experienced stalking while at work about how it was handled.
The piece will be sensitive and anonymity will be protected. Reach me on scarletemily.hannington@gmail.com or DM!
The piece will be sensitive and anonymity will be protected. Reach me on scarletemily.hannington@gmail.com or DM!
July 29, 2025 at 9:46 AM
I'm looking to speak to healthcare professionals who have experienced stalking while at work about how it was handled.
The piece will be sensitive and anonymity will be protected. Reach me on scarletemily.hannington@gmail.com or DM!
The piece will be sensitive and anonymity will be protected. Reach me on scarletemily.hannington@gmail.com or DM!
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Our government and media are complicit in enabling racist violence, our latest report shows.
One year since the racist riots broke out across the UK, violence which has continued since, those in power cannot continue to deny their enabling role.
Read the report here 👉 www.runnymedetrust.o...
One year since the racist riots broke out across the UK, violence which has continued since, those in power cannot continue to deny their enabling role.
Read the report here 👉 www.runnymedetrust.o...
A hostile environment: language, race, surveillance and the media
A hostile environment: language, race, surveillance and the media is the second of two reports analysing parliamentary and media debates from 2010-2024, and shows how large sections of these debates encouraged widespread hostility to migrants.
www.runnymedetrust.org
August 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Our government and media are complicit in enabling racist violence, our latest report shows.
One year since the racist riots broke out across the UK, violence which has continued since, those in power cannot continue to deny their enabling role.
Read the report here 👉 www.runnymedetrust.o...
One year since the racist riots broke out across the UK, violence which has continued since, those in power cannot continue to deny their enabling role.
Read the report here 👉 www.runnymedetrust.o...
Are you 16 years old or above?
You'll now have the right to vote in all UK elections! 🗳️
For guidance on what to do next, take a look at our simple guide for Gypsies and Travellers on how to register to vote in England: www.gypsy-traveller.org/resource/how...
You'll now have the right to vote in all UK elections! 🗳️
For guidance on what to do next, take a look at our simple guide for Gypsies and Travellers on how to register to vote in England: www.gypsy-traveller.org/resource/how...
How to register to vote in England - Friends, Families and Travellers
www.gypsy-traveller.org
July 28, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Are you 16 years old or above?
You'll now have the right to vote in all UK elections! 🗳️
For guidance on what to do next, take a look at our simple guide for Gypsies and Travellers on how to register to vote in England: www.gypsy-traveller.org/resource/how...
You'll now have the right to vote in all UK elections! 🗳️
For guidance on what to do next, take a look at our simple guide for Gypsies and Travellers on how to register to vote in England: www.gypsy-traveller.org/resource/how...
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Good to see the government is drawing up the terms of reference for the Battle of Orgreave public inquiry - but this wasn’t an isolated event. Let’s not forget the grossly excessive police violence used against Travellers at the Battle of the Beanfield in 1985 www.gypsy-traveller.org/news/40-year...
July 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Good to see the government is drawing up the terms of reference for the Battle of Orgreave public inquiry - but this wasn’t an isolated event. Let’s not forget the grossly excessive police violence used against Travellers at the Battle of the Beanfield in 1985 www.gypsy-traveller.org/news/40-year...
We're grateful for GATE Herts, Redbourn Parish Council and local community's response to the devastating fire that ripped through a local Traveller site, destroying homes and possessions.
We're thankful that no one was seriously hurt. (1/2)
We're thankful that no one was seriously hurt. (1/2)
July 17, 2025 at 11:45 AM
We're grateful for GATE Herts, Redbourn Parish Council and local community's response to the devastating fire that ripped through a local Traveller site, destroying homes and possessions.
We're thankful that no one was seriously hurt. (1/2)
We're thankful that no one was seriously hurt. (1/2)
🎉GRTHM 2025 COMPETITION WINNERS 🎉
Across Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month, we asked schools and pupils to get creative with the prompt "Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Heroes: Who inspires you?" and the response was fantastic!
Take a look at the winning entries below👇(1/8)
Across Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month, we asked schools and pupils to get creative with the prompt "Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Heroes: Who inspires you?" and the response was fantastic!
Take a look at the winning entries below👇(1/8)
July 17, 2025 at 10:11 AM
🎉GRTHM 2025 COMPETITION WINNERS 🎉
Across Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month, we asked schools and pupils to get creative with the prompt "Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Heroes: Who inspires you?" and the response was fantastic!
Take a look at the winning entries below👇(1/8)
Across Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month, we asked schools and pupils to get creative with the prompt "Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Heroes: Who inspires you?" and the response was fantastic!
Take a look at the winning entries below👇(1/8)
The UCL EXPOHS Study wants to hear from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people about how social exclusion impacts health.
Fill out the 5 minute survey here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Fill out the 5 minute survey here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Microsoft Forms
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July 3, 2025 at 10:05 AM
The UCL EXPOHS Study wants to hear from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people about how social exclusion impacts health.
Fill out the 5 minute survey here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Fill out the 5 minute survey here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Have you applied for our Advocacy Caseworker role?
We're looking for someone to be at the heart of FFT’s National Helpline, delivering practical support through casework and advocacy.
⏰Closing: 4 July 2025
Apply: www.gypsy-traveller.org/about-us/vac...
We're looking for someone to be at the heart of FFT’s National Helpline, delivering practical support through casework and advocacy.
⏰Closing: 4 July 2025
Apply: www.gypsy-traveller.org/about-us/vac...
July 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Have you applied for our Advocacy Caseworker role?
We're looking for someone to be at the heart of FFT’s National Helpline, delivering practical support through casework and advocacy.
⏰Closing: 4 July 2025
Apply: www.gypsy-traveller.org/about-us/vac...
We're looking for someone to be at the heart of FFT’s National Helpline, delivering practical support through casework and advocacy.
⏰Closing: 4 July 2025
Apply: www.gypsy-traveller.org/about-us/vac...
Our fight against Part 4 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 continues, as we say #Part4NoMore.
In the coming days, the Crime and Policing Bill will be debated in Parliament as part of the Report Stage—an opportunity to repeal Part 4.
www.gypsy-traveller.org/campaigns/pa...
In the coming days, the Crime and Policing Bill will be debated in Parliament as part of the Report Stage—an opportunity to repeal Part 4.
www.gypsy-traveller.org/campaigns/pa...
Part 4 No More - Friends, Families and Travellers
Parliament is currently debating a new Crime and Policing Bill. As the Bill makes its way through Parliament, there is a chance to repeal Part 4 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act (PCSC) ...
www.gypsy-traveller.org
June 16, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Our fight against Part 4 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 continues, as we say #Part4NoMore.
In the coming days, the Crime and Policing Bill will be debated in Parliament as part of the Report Stage—an opportunity to repeal Part 4.
www.gypsy-traveller.org/campaigns/pa...
In the coming days, the Crime and Policing Bill will be debated in Parliament as part of the Report Stage—an opportunity to repeal Part 4.
www.gypsy-traveller.org/campaigns/pa...
Here’s the second installment of our ‘Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Heroes’ series!
For Katie Davies, her Nan, who has over 70 grandkids, great grandkids and great great grandkids, is a huge source of inspiration (1/3):
For Katie Davies, her Nan, who has over 70 grandkids, great grandkids and great great grandkids, is a huge source of inspiration (1/3):
June 16, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Here’s the second installment of our ‘Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Heroes’ series!
For Katie Davies, her Nan, who has over 70 grandkids, great grandkids and great great grandkids, is a huge source of inspiration (1/3):
For Katie Davies, her Nan, who has over 70 grandkids, great grandkids and great great grandkids, is a huge source of inspiration (1/3):
This Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month, we asked you to tell us about the heroes in your life.🦸♀️
In our first installment of our inspirational people series, Jelly Pope told us about Smellington Piff, a New Traveller hip-hop artist. (1/2)
In our first installment of our inspirational people series, Jelly Pope told us about Smellington Piff, a New Traveller hip-hop artist. (1/2)
June 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
This Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month, we asked you to tell us about the heroes in your life.🦸♀️
In our first installment of our inspirational people series, Jelly Pope told us about Smellington Piff, a New Traveller hip-hop artist. (1/2)
In our first installment of our inspirational people series, Jelly Pope told us about Smellington Piff, a New Traveller hip-hop artist. (1/2)
Happy Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month 2025!🎉
📚We've put together useful resources to help you mark and celebrate GRTHM, whether you're in the classroom, at work, or simply want to raise awareness.
Take a look: www.gypsy-traveller.org/news/gypsy-r...
📚We've put together useful resources to help you mark and celebrate GRTHM, whether you're in the classroom, at work, or simply want to raise awareness.
Take a look: www.gypsy-traveller.org/news/gypsy-r...
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month 2025 resources now live - Friends, Families and Travellers
We’re excited to announce our Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month (GRTHM) materials are now live! Friends, Families and Travellers’ theme for this year is “Gypsy, Roma and Traveller ‘Heroes’ Month...
www.gypsy-traveller.org
June 3, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Happy Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month 2025!🎉
📚We've put together useful resources to help you mark and celebrate GRTHM, whether you're in the classroom, at work, or simply want to raise awareness.
Take a look: www.gypsy-traveller.org/news/gypsy-r...
📚We've put together useful resources to help you mark and celebrate GRTHM, whether you're in the classroom, at work, or simply want to raise awareness.
Take a look: www.gypsy-traveller.org/news/gypsy-r...
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Did you know that June is Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month (#GRTHM25)?
@fft.bsky.social have an education pack for schools as well as other participation packs available from their website – the theme for this year is 'Who inspires you?'.
Have a look here: gypsy-traveller.org/grthm/
@fft.bsky.social have an education pack for schools as well as other participation packs available from their website – the theme for this year is 'Who inspires you?'.
Have a look here: gypsy-traveller.org/grthm/
June 3, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Did you know that June is Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month (#GRTHM25)?
@fft.bsky.social have an education pack for schools as well as other participation packs available from their website – the theme for this year is 'Who inspires you?'.
Have a look here: gypsy-traveller.org/grthm/
@fft.bsky.social have an education pack for schools as well as other participation packs available from their website – the theme for this year is 'Who inspires you?'.
Have a look here: gypsy-traveller.org/grthm/