Nick Cook
@nickcookuk.bsky.social
Director of Young People’s Services for @childrenssociety.bsky.social | He/Him pronouns | Trustee Rees Foundation | Curious about social change and tackling social inequality | Avid coffee drinker | Views all mine
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It's #AntiBullyingWeek, and we're using our #PowerForGood! ⚡️
Let's empower young people to use their Power for Good to safely speak up and raise awareness when they see bullying, face to face or online.
Share and show your support! bit.ly/4mN5Ous
Let's empower young people to use their Power for Good to safely speak up and raise awareness when they see bullying, face to face or online.
Share and show your support! bit.ly/4mN5Ous
November 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
It's #AntiBullyingWeek, and we're using our #PowerForGood! ⚡️
Let's empower young people to use their Power for Good to safely speak up and raise awareness when they see bullying, face to face or online.
Share and show your support! bit.ly/4mN5Ous
Let's empower young people to use their Power for Good to safely speak up and raise awareness when they see bullying, face to face or online.
Share and show your support! bit.ly/4mN5Ous
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A year ago, we opened Time for young people Newham.
It’s a space for young people in Newham to pause and find support as soon as they need it.
To celebrate, we spoke to staff to find out the difference it’s made to the local community: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/b...
It’s a space for young people in Newham to pause and find support as soon as they need it.
To celebrate, we spoke to staff to find out the difference it’s made to the local community: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/b...
November 5, 2025 at 11:37 AM
A year ago, we opened Time for young people Newham.
It’s a space for young people in Newham to pause and find support as soon as they need it.
To celebrate, we spoke to staff to find out the difference it’s made to the local community: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/b...
It’s a space for young people in Newham to pause and find support as soon as they need it.
To celebrate, we spoke to staff to find out the difference it’s made to the local community: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/b...
We went along to a watch party last night for the #CelebrityTraitors final - and ended up being interviewed by BBC news. I correctly predicted Joe would be voted out and it would be win for the traitors 🎭
An excellent final - it’s been a great series!
An excellent final - it’s been a great series!
November 7, 2025 at 9:36 AM
We went along to a watch party last night for the #CelebrityTraitors final - and ended up being interviewed by BBC news. I correctly predicted Joe would be voted out and it would be win for the traitors 🎭
An excellent final - it’s been a great series!
An excellent final - it’s been a great series!
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What are we preventing and who got to decide what that is? Helpful provocation from today's chair @dezholmes1.bsky.social before we go into our first session on community development #LeadersF25
November 5, 2025 at 10:13 AM
What are we preventing and who got to decide what that is? Helpful provocation from today's chair @dezholmes1.bsky.social before we go into our first session on community development #LeadersF25
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The #GoodChildhoodReport 2025 is here and one thing is clear: teenagers are under pressure from all angles.
Children’s wellbeing is still in decline. We cannot allow this to be our normal, it is time for change.
Read the full report on our website now: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood
Children’s wellbeing is still in decline. We cannot allow this to be our normal, it is time for change.
Read the full report on our website now: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood
October 23, 2025 at 8:25 AM
The #GoodChildhoodReport 2025 is here and one thing is clear: teenagers are under pressure from all angles.
Children’s wellbeing is still in decline. We cannot allow this to be our normal, it is time for change.
Read the full report on our website now: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood
Children’s wellbeing is still in decline. We cannot allow this to be our normal, it is time for change.
Read the full report on our website now: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood
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Are you looking to embed gender equality through your school?
Join us on Thursday 20th November for our next online training day to enable you to lead the Lifting Limits programme in your school.
For costs and more details, please email liftinglimits@childrenssociety.org.uk
Join us on Thursday 20th November for our next online training day to enable you to lead the Lifting Limits programme in your school.
For costs and more details, please email liftinglimits@childrenssociety.org.uk
October 17, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Are you looking to embed gender equality through your school?
Join us on Thursday 20th November for our next online training day to enable you to lead the Lifting Limits programme in your school.
For costs and more details, please email liftinglimits@childrenssociety.org.uk
Join us on Thursday 20th November for our next online training day to enable you to lead the Lifting Limits programme in your school.
For costs and more details, please email liftinglimits@childrenssociety.org.uk
I was delighted to be at the launch of “Young Carers in Space” - Ana Graça’s latest picture book. Ana has worked closely with young carers to create this fanatastic book.
The launch was at the iconic The Golden Hinde in London and the boat was filled with young carers who loved every moment.
The launch was at the iconic The Golden Hinde in London and the boat was filled with young carers who loved every moment.
October 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I was delighted to be at the launch of “Young Carers in Space” - Ana Graça’s latest picture book. Ana has worked closely with young carers to create this fanatastic book.
The launch was at the iconic The Golden Hinde in London and the boat was filled with young carers who loved every moment.
The launch was at the iconic The Golden Hinde in London and the boat was filled with young carers who loved every moment.
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Inspiring visit for @nickcookuk.bsky.social & I to hear more about the excellent work of our partners @childrenfirst.bsky.social
Thank you to everyone who welcomed us so warmly
Thank you to everyone who welcomed us so warmly
It was so good to be in Glasgow today with @nerys-a.bsky.social to meet with colleagues from @childrenfirst.bsky.social and hear about the amazing work they’re doing across Scotland to transform the lives of children, young people and families.
October 10, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Inspiring visit for @nickcookuk.bsky.social & I to hear more about the excellent work of our partners @childrenfirst.bsky.social
Thank you to everyone who welcomed us so warmly
Thank you to everyone who welcomed us so warmly
It was so good to be in Glasgow today with @nerys-a.bsky.social to meet with colleagues from @childrenfirst.bsky.social and hear about the amazing work they’re doing across Scotland to transform the lives of children, young people and families.
October 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
It was so good to be in Glasgow today with @nerys-a.bsky.social to meet with colleagues from @childrenfirst.bsky.social and hear about the amazing work they’re doing across Scotland to transform the lives of children, young people and families.
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Last week, we welcomed the Baton of Hope, a national symbol of suicide prevention, to Time for young people in Torbay.
We handed out wellbeing packs, offered advice, and wrote wellbeing wishes.
Find access to early wellbeing support: batonofhopeuk.org
We handed out wellbeing packs, offered advice, and wrote wellbeing wishes.
Find access to early wellbeing support: batonofhopeuk.org
October 8, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Last week, we welcomed the Baton of Hope, a national symbol of suicide prevention, to Time for young people in Torbay.
We handed out wellbeing packs, offered advice, and wrote wellbeing wishes.
Find access to early wellbeing support: batonofhopeuk.org
We handed out wellbeing packs, offered advice, and wrote wellbeing wishes.
Find access to early wellbeing support: batonofhopeuk.org
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Fantastic to host our panel on the relationship between Government and civil society to improve children’s wellbeing. Thanks to our incredible young people, @ndironsmp.bsky.social, @joannemccartney.bsky.social & @thisismatthyde.bsky.social for their time and expertise!
September 29, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Fantastic to host our panel on the relationship between Government and civil society to improve children’s wellbeing. Thanks to our incredible young people, @ndironsmp.bsky.social, @joannemccartney.bsky.social & @thisismatthyde.bsky.social for their time and expertise!
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Proud to win Charity Collaboration of the Year at the #CharityTimesAwards with our amazing partners in the #ChildrensCharitiesCoalition.
A huge congratulations to all involved 👏
@barnardos.org.uk @nspcc.bsky.social @actionforchildren.bsky.social @ncb.org.uk
A huge congratulations to all involved 👏
@barnardos.org.uk @nspcc.bsky.social @actionforchildren.bsky.social @ncb.org.uk
September 26, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Proud to win Charity Collaboration of the Year at the #CharityTimesAwards with our amazing partners in the #ChildrensCharitiesCoalition.
A huge congratulations to all involved 👏
@barnardos.org.uk @nspcc.bsky.social @actionforchildren.bsky.social @ncb.org.uk
A huge congratulations to all involved 👏
@barnardos.org.uk @nspcc.bsky.social @actionforchildren.bsky.social @ncb.org.uk
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🎉 Delighted the Children’s Charities Coalition won Charity Collaboration of the Year at the Charity Times awards 🎉
@childrenssociety.bsky.social proud partner with @barnardos.org.uk @nspcc.bsky.social @actionforchildren.bsky.social & @ncb.org.uk
@tcspolicypractice.bsky.social 🎉 fab work team 🎉
@childrenssociety.bsky.social proud partner with @barnardos.org.uk @nspcc.bsky.social @actionforchildren.bsky.social & @ncb.org.uk
@tcspolicypractice.bsky.social 🎉 fab work team 🎉
September 25, 2025 at 11:02 PM
🎉 Delighted the Children’s Charities Coalition won Charity Collaboration of the Year at the Charity Times awards 🎉
@childrenssociety.bsky.social proud partner with @barnardos.org.uk @nspcc.bsky.social @actionforchildren.bsky.social & @ncb.org.uk
@tcspolicypractice.bsky.social 🎉 fab work team 🎉
@childrenssociety.bsky.social proud partner with @barnardos.org.uk @nspcc.bsky.social @actionforchildren.bsky.social & @ncb.org.uk
@tcspolicypractice.bsky.social 🎉 fab work team 🎉
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I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again.
Ignore the haters, London is the 🐐
Ignore the haters, London is the 🐐
September 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again.
Ignore the haters, London is the 🐐
Ignore the haters, London is the 🐐
VERY excited for The Celebrity Traitors. However, it looks like the final clashes with my wedding.
What’s the etiquette for interrupting your day so you and your guests can watch the final? 🤔
#CelebrityTraitors #TheTraitors #TheTraitorsUk
www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/...
What’s the etiquette for interrupting your day so you and your guests can watch the final? 🤔
#CelebrityTraitors #TheTraitors #TheTraitorsUk
www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/...
The Celebrity Traitors launch date confirmed and fans will be treated to an extra-long opening episode
The Traitors Series 5 is also confirmed and applications are now open
www.bbc.co.uk
September 21, 2025 at 1:22 PM
VERY excited for The Celebrity Traitors. However, it looks like the final clashes with my wedding.
What’s the etiquette for interrupting your day so you and your guests can watch the final? 🤔
#CelebrityTraitors #TheTraitors #TheTraitorsUk
www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/...
What’s the etiquette for interrupting your day so you and your guests can watch the final? 🤔
#CelebrityTraitors #TheTraitors #TheTraitorsUk
www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/...
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Top day in Nottingham for our Trustee Away. Hearing all about @childrenssociety.bsky.social services in the local area and thinking about how we frame our work to get more support !
September 18, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Top day in Nottingham for our Trustee Away. Hearing all about @childrenssociety.bsky.social services in the local area and thinking about how we frame our work to get more support !
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💖 Every child deserves to feel included at school.
We’re backing #InclusionForAll with The Difference and Impetus - Backing the best - calling on the UK government to:
✅ Embed inclusion in reforms
✅ Support children early
✅ Make inclusion everyone’s business
We’re backing #InclusionForAll with The Difference and Impetus - Backing the best - calling on the UK government to:
✅ Embed inclusion in reforms
✅ Support children early
✅ Make inclusion everyone’s business
September 18, 2025 at 7:39 AM
💖 Every child deserves to feel included at school.
We’re backing #InclusionForAll with The Difference and Impetus - Backing the best - calling on the UK government to:
✅ Embed inclusion in reforms
✅ Support children early
✅ Make inclusion everyone’s business
We’re backing #InclusionForAll with The Difference and Impetus - Backing the best - calling on the UK government to:
✅ Embed inclusion in reforms
✅ Support children early
✅ Make inclusion everyone’s business
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New blog: A Look Inside the New Connections Programme ✨
Do it Now Now , the Learning Partner for our New Connections Programme, has shared a new blog exploring the challenges smaller, community-led organisations face in accessing funding.
👉 Read more: www.doitnownow.com/news/feature...
Do it Now Now , the Learning Partner for our New Connections Programme, has shared a new blog exploring the challenges smaller, community-led organisations face in accessing funding.
👉 Read more: www.doitnownow.com/news/feature...
Featured Collaboration: A Look Inside the New Connections Programme — Do it Now Now
In the world of social change, the organisations closest to the ground often have the deepest understanding of the challenges their communities face. Yet, they are frequently the most under-resourced....
www.doitnownow.com
September 16, 2025 at 7:58 AM
New blog: A Look Inside the New Connections Programme ✨
Do it Now Now , the Learning Partner for our New Connections Programme, has shared a new blog exploring the challenges smaller, community-led organisations face in accessing funding.
👉 Read more: www.doitnownow.com/news/feature...
Do it Now Now , the Learning Partner for our New Connections Programme, has shared a new blog exploring the challenges smaller, community-led organisations face in accessing funding.
👉 Read more: www.doitnownow.com/news/feature...
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We are honoured to welcome the Baton of Hope, a national symbol of suicide prevention, to Time for young people in Leeds 💫
Time for young people is a walk in service that offers a safe place to talk about whatever is on their minds. This early support can help prevent crisis.
Time for young people is a walk in service that offers a safe place to talk about whatever is on their minds. This early support can help prevent crisis.
September 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
We are honoured to welcome the Baton of Hope, a national symbol of suicide prevention, to Time for young people in Leeds 💫
Time for young people is a walk in service that offers a safe place to talk about whatever is on their minds. This early support can help prevent crisis.
Time for young people is a walk in service that offers a safe place to talk about whatever is on their minds. This early support can help prevent crisis.
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📢 Invitation to Tender
We’re looking for an external consultant (or team) to carry out a short review of our Community-led art and creativity strategy.
🗓 27 days’ work, October 2025 – January 2026
💷 Budget: £20,000
⏰ Deadline: 5pm, Mon 22 Sept 2025
We’re looking for an external consultant (or team) to carry out a short review of our Community-led art and creativity strategy.
🗓 27 days’ work, October 2025 – January 2026
💷 Budget: £20,000
⏰ Deadline: 5pm, Mon 22 Sept 2025
September 1, 2025 at 4:04 PM
📢 Invitation to Tender
We’re looking for an external consultant (or team) to carry out a short review of our Community-led art and creativity strategy.
🗓 27 days’ work, October 2025 – January 2026
💷 Budget: £20,000
⏰ Deadline: 5pm, Mon 22 Sept 2025
We’re looking for an external consultant (or team) to carry out a short review of our Community-led art and creativity strategy.
🗓 27 days’ work, October 2025 – January 2026
💷 Budget: £20,000
⏰ Deadline: 5pm, Mon 22 Sept 2025
Seasons are no longer guided for me by the weather or meteorological calendar.
A season “officially” starts when coffee chains launch their seasonal specials.
www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/food/a659...
A season “officially” starts when coffee chains launch their seasonal specials.
www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/food/a659...
Starbuck's Pumpkin Spice Latte is back and there's an exciting new flavour added to the line-up
And there's a pretty range of new cups to suit the autumnal weather 🍂☕🎃
www.goodhousekeeping.com
August 31, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Seasons are no longer guided for me by the weather or meteorological calendar.
A season “officially” starts when coffee chains launch their seasonal specials.
www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/food/a659...
A season “officially” starts when coffee chains launch their seasonal specials.
www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/food/a659...
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Children’s wellbeing and happiness is the greatest marker of a successful society.
Yet, we don’t measure it.
A national wellbeing measurement would ensure young people’s experiences are understood and their concerns addressed.
Sign here if you agree: ow.ly/vbvG50WLXXK
Yet, we don’t measure it.
A national wellbeing measurement would ensure young people’s experiences are understood and their concerns addressed.
Sign here if you agree: ow.ly/vbvG50WLXXK
August 26, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Children’s wellbeing and happiness is the greatest marker of a successful society.
Yet, we don’t measure it.
A national wellbeing measurement would ensure young people’s experiences are understood and their concerns addressed.
Sign here if you agree: ow.ly/vbvG50WLXXK
Yet, we don’t measure it.
A national wellbeing measurement would ensure young people’s experiences are understood and their concerns addressed.
Sign here if you agree: ow.ly/vbvG50WLXXK
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🚨Vital conversations about violence against women and girls (VAWG) are being hijacked by an anti-migrant agenda.
We're proud to join 200 organisations in urging the Government to address this dangerous weaponisation of VAWG.
A link to a news story is here: www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
We're proud to join 200 organisations in urging the Government to address this dangerous weaponisation of VAWG.
A link to a news story is here: www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
August 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🚨Vital conversations about violence against women and girls (VAWG) are being hijacked by an anti-migrant agenda.
We're proud to join 200 organisations in urging the Government to address this dangerous weaponisation of VAWG.
A link to a news story is here: www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
We're proud to join 200 organisations in urging the Government to address this dangerous weaponisation of VAWG.
A link to a news story is here: www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Today I have been with our @childrenssociety.bsky.social Central Bedfordshire team at our Biggleswade Youth Centre.
I loved being a Youth Worker for the day - there really wasn’t a dull moment moment! A great way to end the week.
I loved being a Youth Worker for the day - there really wasn’t a dull moment moment! A great way to end the week.
August 15, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Today I have been with our @childrenssociety.bsky.social Central Bedfordshire team at our Biggleswade Youth Centre.
I loved being a Youth Worker for the day - there really wasn’t a dull moment moment! A great way to end the week.
I loved being a Youth Worker for the day - there really wasn’t a dull moment moment! A great way to end the week.
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It was a privilege to be on The One Show on BBC1 tonight to talk about why we @childrenssociety.bsky.social will keep campaigning to cut the cost of school uniform further
It shouldn’t break the bank to send your child to school
It shouldn’t break the bank to send your child to school
August 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It was a privilege to be on The One Show on BBC1 tonight to talk about why we @childrenssociety.bsky.social will keep campaigning to cut the cost of school uniform further
It shouldn’t break the bank to send your child to school
It shouldn’t break the bank to send your child to school