Helen Priest
@pbfhpunk.bsky.social
Digital Fundraiser for 20 years, currently at a children's hospice. Passionate about charity, digital, cats and Grease 2 - not necessarily in that order.
Favourite podcasts (if you're interested): HDTGM and The Neighborhood Listen.
Favourite podcasts (if you're interested): HDTGM and The Neighborhood Listen.
Overheard a guy ask his partner for tissues, she didn't have any. This was my time to shine (due to a drunken fall causing a broken nose when I was 18, I always have tissues on me). I whipped out my pack of Kleenex and offered him one, he was grateful. This must be what doctors on planes feel like.
January 26, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Overheard a guy ask his partner for tissues, she didn't have any. This was my time to shine (due to a drunken fall causing a broken nose when I was 18, I always have tissues on me). I whipped out my pack of Kleenex and offered him one, he was grateful. This must be what doctors on planes feel like.
Yesterday was the one year anniversary of being on my new job (actually a year may be too long to be considered new). It's gone so quickly, and hasn't been smooth for various reasons that aren't anyone's fault, but I'm glad I left the safety of my previous role of 8 years and took a chance!
January 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Yesterday was the one year anniversary of being on my new job (actually a year may be too long to be considered new). It's gone so quickly, and hasn't been smooth for various reasons that aren't anyone's fault, but I'm glad I left the safety of my previous role of 8 years and took a chance!
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The best possible news in the run up to Xmas. It has taken more than a year's campaigning, but we are really THRILLED that Wes Streeting, Stephen Kinnock and our partners at NHSE have announced this very substantial package of financial support to the charitable hospice sector
We welcome today's announcement of additional support for hospices by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.
Hospices are ready to do all we can in the coming years to ensure everyone gets the care and support they need at the end of life.
Read more: www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...
Hospices are ready to do all we can in the coming years to ensure everyone gets the care and support they need at the end of life.
Read more: www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...
Hospice UK responds to announcement of additional government funding for hospices
Hospice UK responds to today's announcement by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care of additional support for the hospice sector.
www.hospiceuk.org
December 19, 2024 at 12:23 PM
The best possible news in the run up to Xmas. It has taken more than a year's campaigning, but we are really THRILLED that Wes Streeting, Stephen Kinnock and our partners at NHSE have announced this very substantial package of financial support to the charitable hospice sector
I'm at my folks, going through my mum's clothes, and my dad has picked something up and said "these are mine or someone else's" everything will fit into one of those categories. So he could be looking at anything from a nail file to the Declaration of Independence.
December 12, 2024 at 12:53 PM
I'm at my folks, going through my mum's clothes, and my dad has picked something up and said "these are mine or someone else's" everything will fit into one of those categories. So he could be looking at anything from a nail file to the Declaration of Independence.
Only 2 hours to reach our £50k target. We're so close! If each of my followers donated just £5, we'd hit it and your support would help us to continue providing specialist palliative nursing care and respite stays for children with life-limiting conditions donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Specialist Children’s Palliative Care
Nurses are at the heart of what Acorns do. Our specialist Children’s Palliative Care Nurses are trained to deliver the highest standards of care, tailored to the complex needs of the life-limited chil...
donate.biggive.org
December 10, 2024 at 9:51 AM
Only 2 hours to reach our £50k target. We're so close! If each of my followers donated just £5, we'd hit it and your support would help us to continue providing specialist palliative nursing care and respite stays for children with life-limiting conditions donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
The Women's Aid ads I keep seeing on TikTok are really powerful. Always make me stop scrolling, watch them and share.
December 9, 2024 at 1:58 PM
The Women's Aid ads I keep seeing on TikTok are really powerful. Always make me stop scrolling, watch them and share.
I think we should normalise doing countdowns from 5 not 10, it gets really awkward around 7 and becomes apparent that it was too much time to give to a mundane surprise/reveal.
December 8, 2024 at 2:16 PM
I think we should normalise doing countdowns from 5 not 10, it gets really awkward around 7 and becomes apparent that it was too much time to give to a mundane surprise/reveal.
I love Photoshop on Amazon, I'm willing to bet quite a lot of money that these children aren't playing with a xenomorph plushie.
November 30, 2024 at 2:04 PM
I love Photoshop on Amazon, I'm willing to bet quite a lot of money that these children aren't playing with a xenomorph plushie.
I also didn't realise how much I like the colour burgundy
November 29, 2024 at 8:47 AM
I also didn't realise how much I like the colour burgundy
Great day yesterday at #ukcharitycamp it was a little overwhelming to be in such a big group of (mostly) strangers and I had to take time out at lunch, but so glad I went and there were some really interesting sessions.
November 29, 2024 at 8:44 AM
Great day yesterday at #ukcharitycamp it was a little overwhelming to be in such a big group of (mostly) strangers and I had to take time out at lunch, but so glad I went and there were some really interesting sessions.
Building the agenda at #ukcharitycamp
November 28, 2024 at 10:41 AM
Building the agenda at #ukcharitycamp
Really looking forward to #ukcharitycamp tomorrow, can't remember when I last went to a face 2 face event for digital people, maybe an #nfptweetup or #IWITOT
November 27, 2024 at 5:26 PM
Really looking forward to #ukcharitycamp tomorrow, can't remember when I last went to a face 2 face event for digital people, maybe an #nfptweetup or #IWITOT
Went to see Wicked last night, it's a good job that the deadline for Spotify Wrapped has already passed. Because after today, my most listened songs would be skewed.
November 26, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Went to see Wicked last night, it's a good job that the deadline for Spotify Wrapped has already passed. Because after today, my most listened songs would be skewed.
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I really do not understand economics 🤷♂️
November 20, 2024 at 7:31 AM
I really do not understand economics 🤷♂️
The other week I was explaining to my 14yo stepson how the internet has changed so much, so much UGC is sponsored, a bot or paid reviews, and therefore he rarely gets a genuine honest reviews or opinions of things. And how blogs used to be every day musings and now majority are influencers.
November 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM
The other week I was explaining to my 14yo stepson how the internet has changed so much, so much UGC is sponsored, a bot or paid reviews, and therefore he rarely gets a genuine honest reviews or opinions of things. And how blogs used to be every day musings and now majority are influencers.
In an events webinar and the Ice Bucket Challenge has been mentioned, and it's the first time I've heard it referenced in a couple of years.
November 20, 2024 at 10:54 AM
In an events webinar and the Ice Bucket Challenge has been mentioned, and it's the first time I've heard it referenced in a couple of years.
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@justgiving.bsky.social announces acceptance of more than 60 forms of cryptocurrency
JustGiving announces acceptance of more than 60 forms of cryptocurrency
JustGiving has partnered with The Giving Block to accept donations of cryptocurrency as of this week, with over 60 different forms accepted on the platform.
fundraising.co.uk
November 19, 2024 at 11:23 AM
@justgiving.bsky.social announces acceptance of more than 60 forms of cryptocurrency
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Hospices - get ready to share your story when this airs next week
Really pleased to say I am
presenting an ITV programme on hospice and end of life care.
Since my mum received hospice care a decade ago I’ve been investigating the state of the sector and its lack of funding.
Keeping Care Alive: Hospices in Crisis? will air on ITV, 8:30pm, Thursday 28th November
presenting an ITV programme on hospice and end of life care.
Since my mum received hospice care a decade ago I’ve been investigating the state of the sector and its lack of funding.
Keeping Care Alive: Hospices in Crisis? will air on ITV, 8:30pm, Thursday 28th November
November 19, 2024 at 11:24 AM
Hospices - get ready to share your story when this airs next week
This year we're having a stripped back Christmas, I'm seeing my dad in the morning, but then it's just the two of us for the day. We're getting a smaller simpler tree and having a roast. Hopefully stopping unnecessary spending and waste, no pressure, no timetable, just a chill day together.
November 18, 2024 at 4:18 PM
This year we're having a stripped back Christmas, I'm seeing my dad in the morning, but then it's just the two of us for the day. We're getting a smaller simpler tree and having a roast. Hopefully stopping unnecessary spending and waste, no pressure, no timetable, just a chill day together.
Starter packs have been amazing to quickly follow other charity digital folks. @gemabbott.bsky.social, @pauldegregorio.bsky.social and @michaelwilkinson.bsky.social have perfect ones to get started.
November 18, 2024 at 1:47 PM
Starter packs have been amazing to quickly follow other charity digital folks. @gemabbott.bsky.social, @pauldegregorio.bsky.social and @michaelwilkinson.bsky.social have perfect ones to get started.
Tonight's movie is the Martin Short film Clifford. This has been a push too far, I've been told I'm not picking movies again!
November 17, 2024 at 9:37 PM
Tonight's movie is the Martin Short film Clifford. This has been a push too far, I've been told I'm not picking movies again!
A week and a half ago I was assessed for and diagnosed with ADHD - this is probably not a surprise to anyone who knows me.
November 17, 2024 at 11:23 AM
A week and a half ago I was assessed for and diagnosed with ADHD - this is probably not a surprise to anyone who knows me.
I'm always excited when I find a film from @hdtgm.bsky.social on streaming, and then I watch it. Tonight's gem was Q: The Winged Serpent and I don't know if my husband is going to let me pick films anymore.
November 17, 2024 at 12:30 AM
I'm always excited when I find a film from @hdtgm.bsky.social on streaming, and then I watch it. Tonight's gem was Q: The Winged Serpent and I don't know if my husband is going to let me pick films anymore.
One of my favourite films came out 40 years ago today, Night of the Comet.
November 16, 2024 at 9:50 PM
One of my favourite films came out 40 years ago today, Night of the Comet.