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March 29, 2025 at 6:57 AM
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March 9, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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“The financial markets will force austerity via the government”

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Is the UK government bankrupt?
YouTube video by Garys Economics
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January 12, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Thrilled to see the #SocialImpact community on BlueSy growing!!

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January 9, 2025 at 9:10 PM
"Why Is Spain’s Social Housing So Well-Designed? - The country is trying to reverse its legacy of under-investing in public housing by churning out projects that defy expectations"

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Why Is Spain’s Social Housing So Well-Designed?
The country is trying to reverse its legacy of under-investing in public housing by churning out projects that defy expectations of the building type.
www.dwell.com
December 19, 2024 at 6:50 PM
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Children are spending over 5 and a half years in temporary accommodation as part of a stark post code lottery, a Sky News investigation’s found.

This is the story of Nicole and Logan filmed over 2 years. Nicole works full time and can’t afford to rent.

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Housing crisis: Children living in temporary accommodation for more than five years
YouTube video by Sky News
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December 18, 2024 at 7:50 AM
“More than two-thirds of local authorities saw households with children experience stays 20% longer than households without children.”

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Children living in temporary accommodation for more than five years, investigation reveals
Nicole's son Logan has celebrated two birthdays in temporary accommodation - and she has been told she and her four-year-old might not be able to move for another three years.
news.sky.com
December 18, 2024 at 10:09 AM
Update on the ONS’ work to develop a standard for collecting data on sex and gender.

This is important for #impact investors who want to understand the reach of their work across sex and gender identity groups

blog.ons.gov.uk/2024/12/11/d...
Developing harmonised standards for sex and gender identity
We are launching a new phase of work towards developing harmonised standards for sex and gender identity data collection. Here Emma Rourke reflects on our work so far, the best practice approach we wi
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December 12, 2024 at 10:27 AM
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16 MILLION PEOPLE NOW LIVING IN POVERTY IN THE UK - a staggering 24% of the UK population. This should be front page news
NO ONE EXPECTS TO NEED A FOOD BANK, ESPECIALLY AT CHRISTMAS

But with 16 million people now living in poverty in the UK - a staggering 24% of the UK population @trusselluk.bsky.social urgently need our help to provide emergency food, support & hope to people this winter youtu.be/_4hqVhTzVcw?...
No one expects to need a food bank, especially at Christmas. Trussell urgently need our help
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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December 3, 2024 at 6:53 PM
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Here’s the Social Enterprise starter pack (UK based) - I’ve added you there. Be great if you could share it please?
go.bsky.app/3FGvomu
November 18, 2024 at 5:10 PM
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It's nascent, but here's our #socent and #impinv starter pack - looking for more to add!

go.bsky.app/B3eEbz7
November 19, 2024 at 11:46 AM
I've updated my BlueSky handle to match my site domain.

It's easy to do. Here's how.

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How to set your domain as your handle - Bluesky
Using a domain as your handle helps with account identity, verification, and portability. Here's how to set your domain as your handle.
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November 17, 2024 at 2:28 PM
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Fears grow over UK children at risk placed in illegal care homes
Fears grow over UK children at risk placed in illegal care homes
Rising number of vulnerable youngsters are being forced into unsuitable accommodation including Airbnbs, bedsits and caravans A shocking increase in the number of vulnerable children deprived of their liberty by the state is leaving more youngsters in…
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November 16, 2024 at 7:11 PM
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The Chancellor’s inclusion of social impact investment in the 2024 budget, is significant
As part of its plan to rebuild Britain, Labour has committed to developing a social impact investment vehicle, led by HMT, working with DCMS, to support the Government to deliver its mission.
October 31, 2024 at 10:16 AM
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Aside from #Writing I also run @impactgo.bsky.social

Helping charities and social enterprises to measure their impact.

If you’re in the #SocialImpact space I’d appreciate a follow ❤️
November 13, 2024 at 6:54 PM
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Welcome to all our new followers! 🎉

We have put together a helpful starter pack where you can find all of the JRF staff that are on Bluesky who you might want to follow.

Find it here: go.bsky.app/PLDMAUz
November 11, 2024 at 12:36 PM
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Looking for some health and care policy experts and communicators to follow?

Check out our Nuffield Trust staff starter pack to find people working to provide evidence for better healthcare. 👇https://go.bsky.app/G25iTbF
November 13, 2024 at 1:47 PM
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New report out today from us at @resfoundation.bsky.social launching the Unsung Britain project, a 12 month project investigating the economic circumstances of low-to-middle income families. Here's some of the findings from the report:
November 13, 2024 at 2:23 PM
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📢 Just two days left to apply for our head of social impact role!

📍 London, UK (hybrid)
💷 £49,169 to £57,949
🗓️ 15 November

Apply and find out more: green-alliance.org.uk/vacancies/he...

#GreenJobs #ESGCareers
November 13, 2024 at 2:33 PM
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So far, fewer than 10% of MPs are on BlueSky.

46 by the count of this excellent starter pack from @politicshome.bsky.social and @zoecrowther.bsky.social

go.bsky.app/LrPkHJJ
November 11, 2024 at 9:43 AM
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If you are into Social Enterprise & the Social Economy in the UK then here is a starter pack for you. Let me know if you want to be added to it!
go.bsky.app/3FGvomu
November 12, 2024 at 7:40 PM
ImpactGo empowers #SocialImpact investors to track their investments' real-world effects. Gain insights into who benefits and the difference made to their lives.

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Measuring Social Impact
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November 13, 2024 at 12:53 PM