ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd
@acorncardiff.bsky.social
The union for the community | Yr undeb ar gyfer y gymuned
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In July, we decided to try to meet Nikki and Sion's landlord again by visiting the address listed in their contract - which is in Newport. A group of us went with Nikki, who brought with her all the necessary documents and evidence to make it easy for the landlord. At last, we met the man! (5)
August 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
In July, we decided to try to meet Nikki and Sion's landlord again by visiting the address listed in their contract - which is in Newport. A group of us went with Nikki, who brought with her all the necessary documents and evidence to make it easy for the landlord. At last, we met the man! (5)
But what if we deliver a physical letter ✉️ to the landlord? That would be hard to ignore, right 🤔? So, in June, a group of us visited one of the landlord’s businesses, Heavenly Desserts in Cardiff. Here’s how that went 👇
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August 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
But what if we deliver a physical letter ✉️ to the landlord? That would be hard to ignore, right 🤔? So, in June, a group of us visited one of the landlord’s businesses, Heavenly Desserts in Cardiff. Here’s how that went 👇
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A little thread 🧵
Over the past couple of months, ACORN Cardiff have been taking on the case of our members Nikki and Sion, whose deposit has been unfairly withheld by their landlord for 8 months!
Content warning:
- Profanities
- Threats of violence
- Physical aggression
(Not committed by us)
(1)
Over the past couple of months, ACORN Cardiff have been taking on the case of our members Nikki and Sion, whose deposit has been unfairly withheld by their landlord for 8 months!
Content warning:
- Profanities
- Threats of violence
- Physical aggression
(Not committed by us)
(1)
August 5, 2025 at 3:56 PM
A little thread 🧵
Over the past couple of months, ACORN Cardiff have been taking on the case of our members Nikki and Sion, whose deposit has been unfairly withheld by their landlord for 8 months!
Content warning:
- Profanities
- Threats of violence
- Physical aggression
(Not committed by us)
(1)
Over the past couple of months, ACORN Cardiff have been taking on the case of our members Nikki and Sion, whose deposit has been unfairly withheld by their landlord for 8 months!
Content warning:
- Profanities
- Threats of violence
- Physical aggression
(Not committed by us)
(1)
Cardiff Council are trying to kick 17 families out of their homes for alleged links to the 2023 riots.
This is disgraceful behaviour from the council. They have no desire to help those in need and instead look to punish those who were expressing anger over a devastating event in their community.
This is disgraceful behaviour from the council. They have no desire to help those in need and instead look to punish those who were expressing anger over a devastating event in their community.
July 18, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Cardiff Council are trying to kick 17 families out of their homes for alleged links to the 2023 riots.
This is disgraceful behaviour from the council. They have no desire to help those in need and instead look to punish those who were expressing anger over a devastating event in their community.
This is disgraceful behaviour from the council. They have no desire to help those in need and instead look to punish those who were expressing anger over a devastating event in their community.
We are putting on a FREE training session, open to absolutely EVERYONE!
How to stand up to your landlord: The ACORN way
6PM, 15th July 2025
96-98 Neville Street, Cardiff CF11 6LS
How to stand up to your landlord: The ACORN way
6PM, 15th July 2025
96-98 Neville Street, Cardiff CF11 6LS
June 30, 2025 at 7:44 PM
We are putting on a FREE training session, open to absolutely EVERYONE!
How to stand up to your landlord: The ACORN way
6PM, 15th July 2025
96-98 Neville Street, Cardiff CF11 6LS
How to stand up to your landlord: The ACORN way
6PM, 15th July 2025
96-98 Neville Street, Cardiff CF11 6LS
🚨Petition: Boot Bully Bailiffs out of Wales🏴
The Welsh Gov wants to know what you 🫵 think of the Council Tax System — we say it robs working families, and benefits bully bailiffs who profit off people's misery!
Want change? Sign ACORN’s petition by 23rd July: acornuk.good.do/cymru/wales-...
The Welsh Gov wants to know what you 🫵 think of the Council Tax System — we say it robs working families, and benefits bully bailiffs who profit off people's misery!
Want change? Sign ACORN’s petition by 23rd July: acornuk.good.do/cymru/wales-...
June 12, 2025 at 11:51 AM
🚨Petition: Boot Bully Bailiffs out of Wales🏴
The Welsh Gov wants to know what you 🫵 think of the Council Tax System — we say it robs working families, and benefits bully bailiffs who profit off people's misery!
Want change? Sign ACORN’s petition by 23rd July: acornuk.good.do/cymru/wales-...
The Welsh Gov wants to know what you 🫵 think of the Council Tax System — we say it robs working families, and benefits bully bailiffs who profit off people's misery!
Want change? Sign ACORN’s petition by 23rd July: acornuk.good.do/cymru/wales-...
Jumping on this trend with landlords’ propaganda that ACORN members are NOT falling for! Which one is your favourite? Let us know in the comments if we’re missing any!
June 11, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Jumping on this trend with landlords’ propaganda that ACORN members are NOT falling for! Which one is your favourite? Let us know in the comments if we’re missing any!
Yet another productive members meeting! We had thoughtful discussions about challenges faced by residents in different neighbourhoods of Cardiff and made plans for outreach activities this summer. We also had a lovely recap of all the wins we’ve achieved over the past 5 months!
June 2, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Yet another productive members meeting! We had thoughtful discussions about challenges faced by residents in different neighbourhoods of Cardiff and made plans for outreach activities this summer. We also had a lovely recap of all the wins we’ve achieved over the past 5 months!
How do we win against bailiffs and protect our neighbours from their bullying? Simple: we have strength in our numbers.
May 28, 2025 at 2:17 PM
How do we win against bailiffs and protect our neighbours from their bullying? Simple: we have strength in our numbers.
Reminder: Our next monthly meeting will be on 2nd June 2025
You know the drill: 6:45 PM start, Quaker Meeting House (CF10 2GB), which is a wheelchair accessible venue.
Members - check your email for all the deets, including the remote joining instructions!
You know the drill: 6:45 PM start, Quaker Meeting House (CF10 2GB), which is a wheelchair accessible venue.
Members - check your email for all the deets, including the remote joining instructions!
May 25, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Reminder: Our next monthly meeting will be on 2nd June 2025
You know the drill: 6:45 PM start, Quaker Meeting House (CF10 2GB), which is a wheelchair accessible venue.
Members - check your email for all the deets, including the remote joining instructions!
You know the drill: 6:45 PM start, Quaker Meeting House (CF10 2GB), which is a wheelchair accessible venue.
Members - check your email for all the deets, including the remote joining instructions!
Ashley and Kate said: “Organising with ACORN gave us a voice. We felt like we were finally being heard after just talking to blank walls for months. Everyone was just so helpful and supportive.”
May 19, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Ashley and Kate said: “Organising with ACORN gave us a voice. We felt like we were finally being heard after just talking to blank walls for months. Everyone was just so helpful and supportive.”
Kicking off the week with an ACORN victory: Over £100 of fees waived for Ashley and Kate
Our members Ashley and Kate were living with serious disrepairs in their flat. The Rent Guru, their letting agency, was not only unprofessional in arranging repairs but they also demanded maintenance fees.
Our members Ashley and Kate were living with serious disrepairs in their flat. The Rent Guru, their letting agency, was not only unprofessional in arranging repairs but they also demanded maintenance fees.
May 19, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Kicking off the week with an ACORN victory: Over £100 of fees waived for Ashley and Kate
Our members Ashley and Kate were living with serious disrepairs in their flat. The Rent Guru, their letting agency, was not only unprofessional in arranging repairs but they also demanded maintenance fees.
Our members Ashley and Kate were living with serious disrepairs in their flat. The Rent Guru, their letting agency, was not only unprofessional in arranging repairs but they also demanded maintenance fees.
3️⃣ Permanent housing found for A and his family following eviction resistance. A, his wife, & 2 young kids were given an eviction notice by the council. ACORN mobilised members who successfully blocked the eviction from going ahead on the day. The family have now also settled into their new home.
May 7, 2025 at 5:14 PM
3️⃣ Permanent housing found for A and his family following eviction resistance. A, his wife, & 2 young kids were given an eviction notice by the council. ACORN mobilised members who successfully blocked the eviction from going ahead on the day. The family have now also settled into their new home.
2️⃣ Deposit theft overturned for Jenna! Her landlord attempted to deduct the deposit even though Jenna left her property in a better condition than when she had moved in! ACORN members supported Jenna in drafting a demand letter to challenge the deposit deduction, which won Jenna her money back!
May 7, 2025 at 5:14 PM
2️⃣ Deposit theft overturned for Jenna! Her landlord attempted to deduct the deposit even though Jenna left her property in a better condition than when she had moved in! ACORN members supported Jenna in drafting a demand letter to challenge the deposit deduction, which won Jenna her money back!
1️⃣ Rent rebate and access to flat for Georgia, whose landlord wanted to retile the corridor, which would block the flat's front entrance, with no prior notice. We mobilised members on the day and ensured Georgia got alternative access to her flat, plus rent rebate in compensation!
May 7, 2025 at 5:14 PM
1️⃣ Rent rebate and access to flat for Georgia, whose landlord wanted to retile the corridor, which would block the flat's front entrance, with no prior notice. We mobilised members on the day and ensured Georgia got alternative access to her flat, plus rent rebate in compensation!
Who are we? we are a community and tenants' union, part of @acornunion.bsky.social and @acorninternational.bsky.social.
We take direct action on community issues – including dangerous housing, rogue landlords, cuts to buses and services, and our environment.
We take direct action on community issues – including dangerous housing, rogue landlords, cuts to buses and services, and our environment.
May 7, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Who are we? we are a community and tenants' union, part of @acornunion.bsky.social and @acorninternational.bsky.social.
We take direct action on community issues – including dangerous housing, rogue landlords, cuts to buses and services, and our environment.
We take direct action on community issues – including dangerous housing, rogue landlords, cuts to buses and services, and our environment.
Hello! ACORN Cardiff is now on Bluesky!
Shwmae pawb! Dyma ACORN Caerdydd, ar Bluesky!
Shwmae pawb! Dyma ACORN Caerdydd, ar Bluesky!
May 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Hello! ACORN Cardiff is now on Bluesky!
Shwmae pawb! Dyma ACORN Caerdydd, ar Bluesky!
Shwmae pawb! Dyma ACORN Caerdydd, ar Bluesky!