Tilly Smith
@tillysmith.bsky.social
Research Manager at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). I don't have a personality, I just go to the pub and play videogames. She/ Her 🏳️🌈
Had a great day in London yesterday, delivering our @generationrent.bsky.social petition (via @change.org) to No 10 Downing Street.
We are calling for an end to shock rent rises.
The gov must act to stop these unfair rent hikes. Sign the petition to push for change!
www.change.org/p/introduce-...
We are calling for an end to shock rent rises.
The gov must act to stop these unfair rent hikes. Sign the petition to push for change!
www.change.org/p/introduce-...
July 9, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Had a great day in London yesterday, delivering our @generationrent.bsky.social petition (via @change.org) to No 10 Downing Street.
We are calling for an end to shock rent rises.
The gov must act to stop these unfair rent hikes. Sign the petition to push for change!
www.change.org/p/introduce-...
We are calling for an end to shock rent rises.
The gov must act to stop these unfair rent hikes. Sign the petition to push for change!
www.change.org/p/introduce-...
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🚨 RIGHT TO RENT is discriminatory, LOCKING many renters out of homes they’re legally allowed to live in.
Hyphen Online spoke with our Research & Engagement Manager, @tillysmith.bsky.social. Read the interview to learn more ⤵️
hyphenonline.com/2025/05/02/r...
Hyphen Online spoke with our Research & Engagement Manager, @tillysmith.bsky.social. Read the interview to learn more ⤵️
hyphenonline.com/2025/05/02/r...
Right to rent: peers to discuss scrapping anti-immigrant policy
Tenants and landlords want the controversial duty binned. A House of Lords amendment to the renters’ rights bill could be the first step
hyphenonline.com
May 8, 2025 at 2:18 PM
🚨 RIGHT TO RENT is discriminatory, LOCKING many renters out of homes they’re legally allowed to live in.
Hyphen Online spoke with our Research & Engagement Manager, @tillysmith.bsky.social. Read the interview to learn more ⤵️
hyphenonline.com/2025/05/02/r...
Hyphen Online spoke with our Research & Engagement Manager, @tillysmith.bsky.social. Read the interview to learn more ⤵️
hyphenonline.com/2025/05/02/r...
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Renters are increasingly being asked for guarantors, even when they can afford the rent.
The government must act! These demands can block or delay tenants from moving into a new home.
Read our blog for more ⤵️
www.generationrent.org/2025/04/14/g...
The government must act! These demands can block or delay tenants from moving into a new home.
Read our blog for more ⤵️
www.generationrent.org/2025/04/14/g...
Guarantor demands are cutting renters off from homes - Generation Rent
Guarantor demands are a big barrier for private renters being able to find safe and secure homes, and the issue has only been getting worse.
www.generationrent.org
April 14, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Renters are increasingly being asked for guarantors, even when they can afford the rent.
The government must act! These demands can block or delay tenants from moving into a new home.
Read our blog for more ⤵️
www.generationrent.org/2025/04/14/g...
The government must act! These demands can block or delay tenants from moving into a new home.
Read our blog for more ⤵️
www.generationrent.org/2025/04/14/g...
I wrote a piece on students being let down by the Renters' Rights Bill. Read it here ⤵️
🚨The Renters' Rights Bill is set to bring huge changes for tenants. But there's one key group being missed out - Students!
Despite experiencing some of the worst of the rental market, many will be almost entirely ignored by the Bill.
Read more here ⤵️
leftfootforward.org/2025/03/stud...
Despite experiencing some of the worst of the rental market, many will be almost entirely ignored by the Bill.
Read more here ⤵️
leftfootforward.org/2025/03/stud...
Students are being abandoned by the Renters’ Rights Bill
Despite being some of the most in need, students are being overlooked in the government's rental reforms, Generation Rent's Tilly Smith writes
leftfootforward.org
March 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM
I wrote a piece on students being let down by the Renters' Rights Bill. Read it here ⤵️
Read about latest @generationrent.bsky.social research on the pricing our of minority ethnic people from their own communications here ⤵️
🚨🚨LATEST DATA REVEALS
Young ethnic minority renters are 18% more likely to leave their hometowns, with 46% struggling to find affordable rentals near work.
Change must happen.
Read @the-independent.com coverage of our data here👇
t.co/gIRQ7BUl9Y
Young ethnic minority renters are 18% more likely to leave their hometowns, with 46% struggling to find affordable rentals near work.
Change must happen.
Read @the-independent.com coverage of our data here👇
t.co/gIRQ7BUl9Y
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/racism-in-renting-exposed-as-student-on-spareroom-sent-shocking-rant-about-filthy-indians/ar-AA1yf0sw
t.co
February 4, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Read about latest @generationrent.bsky.social research on the pricing our of minority ethnic people from their own communications here ⤵️
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Demands for huge sums of rent in advance are extremely common - not a last resort, as landlord groups claim.
They prevent thousands of renters from securing homes. The government is right to cap them.
Our Director @darlingtom.bsky.social writes in @thetimes.com 👇
www.thetimes.com/life-style/p...
They prevent thousands of renters from securing homes. The government is right to cap them.
Our Director @darlingtom.bsky.social writes in @thetimes.com 👇
www.thetimes.com/life-style/p...
Sorry, landlords: the government is right to ban upfront rent
More than seven million people have faced upfront rent demands. The Renters’ Rights Bill is a hard-won victory for them
www.thetimes.com
January 29, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Demands for huge sums of rent in advance are extremely common - not a last resort, as landlord groups claim.
They prevent thousands of renters from securing homes. The government is right to cap them.
Our Director @darlingtom.bsky.social writes in @thetimes.com 👇
www.thetimes.com/life-style/p...
They prevent thousands of renters from securing homes. The government is right to cap them.
Our Director @darlingtom.bsky.social writes in @thetimes.com 👇
www.thetimes.com/life-style/p...
🚨JOB ALERT🚨
After three amazing years as @generationrent.bsky.social's Campaigns and Partnerships Officer, I'm moving onto a new role. Research and Engagement Manager!
Very excited about what's about to come.
Interested in getting in touch about all things research and engagement? Drop me a line!
After three amazing years as @generationrent.bsky.social's Campaigns and Partnerships Officer, I'm moving onto a new role. Research and Engagement Manager!
Very excited about what's about to come.
Interested in getting in touch about all things research and engagement? Drop me a line!
January 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM
🚨JOB ALERT🚨
After three amazing years as @generationrent.bsky.social's Campaigns and Partnerships Officer, I'm moving onto a new role. Research and Engagement Manager!
Very excited about what's about to come.
Interested in getting in touch about all things research and engagement? Drop me a line!
After three amazing years as @generationrent.bsky.social's Campaigns and Partnerships Officer, I'm moving onto a new role. Research and Engagement Manager!
Very excited about what's about to come.
Interested in getting in touch about all things research and engagement? Drop me a line!
To get through the cost-of-living crisis, LGBTQ+ renters were:
1️⃣57%more likely than Cishet renters to report borrowing money from family and friends
2️⃣18% more likely to be using credit
3️⃣33% more likely to be working extra hours
Read more in my latest op-ed with @bentwomeyuk.bsky.social here ⤵️
1️⃣57%more likely than Cishet renters to report borrowing money from family and friends
2️⃣18% more likely to be using credit
3️⃣33% more likely to be working extra hours
Read more in my latest op-ed with @bentwomeyuk.bsky.social here ⤵️
Discrimination of renters because of sexuality and gender orientation cannot be overlooked as a driver of homelessness‼️
Figures show that LGBTQ+ tenants are being discriminated against while renting.
Read our open letter to landlords to find out more 👇
www.attitude.co.uk/comment/land...
Figures show that LGBTQ+ tenants are being discriminated against while renting.
Read our open letter to landlords to find out more 👇
www.attitude.co.uk/comment/land...
'Dear landlords, here’s what you need to know about LGBTQ+ renters'
You may be familiar with the figure that one in four young homeless people identifies as LGBTQ+ but this is just the tip of the iceberg.
www.attitude.co.uk
January 8, 2025 at 11:04 AM
To get through the cost-of-living crisis, LGBTQ+ renters were:
1️⃣57%more likely than Cishet renters to report borrowing money from family and friends
2️⃣18% more likely to be using credit
3️⃣33% more likely to be working extra hours
Read more in my latest op-ed with @bentwomeyuk.bsky.social here ⤵️
1️⃣57%more likely than Cishet renters to report borrowing money from family and friends
2️⃣18% more likely to be using credit
3️⃣33% more likely to be working extra hours
Read more in my latest op-ed with @bentwomeyuk.bsky.social here ⤵️
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The government must recognise the crucial link between our homes and our health if they want to improve public health.
Our report with @nsunnews.bsky.social found that renting privately is damaging 9 in 10 tenants’ mental health.
Read more 👇
www.generationrent.org/2024/11/21/l...
Our report with @nsunnews.bsky.social found that renting privately is damaging 9 in 10 tenants’ mental health.
Read more 👇
www.generationrent.org/2024/11/21/l...
Government must put homes at the centre of public health - Generation Rent
Generation Rent have told the gov that they must acknowledge the link between homes and health if it is going to improve public health.
www.generationrent.org
November 21, 2024 at 10:55 AM
The government must recognise the crucial link between our homes and our health if they want to improve public health.
Our report with @nsunnews.bsky.social found that renting privately is damaging 9 in 10 tenants’ mental health.
Read more 👇
www.generationrent.org/2024/11/21/l...
Our report with @nsunnews.bsky.social found that renting privately is damaging 9 in 10 tenants’ mental health.
Read more 👇
www.generationrent.org/2024/11/21/l...
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✨Giveaway - Dice!✨
In support of The Witch Coven & their new Kickstarter tomorrow, we will be giving away 1 dice set a day from their old one!
bit.ly/4hG6bWd
👍Rules Are:
To Enter, Like & Repost
🎲
That's it! Winner is chosen from random, todays set is Starlight Cascade
#dice #ttrpg #giveaway
In support of The Witch Coven & their new Kickstarter tomorrow, we will be giving away 1 dice set a day from their old one!
bit.ly/4hG6bWd
👍Rules Are:
To Enter, Like & Repost
🎲
That's it! Winner is chosen from random, todays set is Starlight Cascade
#dice #ttrpg #giveaway
November 15, 2024 at 11:10 AM
✨Giveaway - Dice!✨
In support of The Witch Coven & their new Kickstarter tomorrow, we will be giving away 1 dice set a day from their old one!
bit.ly/4hG6bWd
👍Rules Are:
To Enter, Like & Repost
🎲
That's it! Winner is chosen from random, todays set is Starlight Cascade
#dice #ttrpg #giveaway
In support of The Witch Coven & their new Kickstarter tomorrow, we will be giving away 1 dice set a day from their old one!
bit.ly/4hG6bWd
👍Rules Are:
To Enter, Like & Repost
🎲
That's it! Winner is chosen from random, todays set is Starlight Cascade
#dice #ttrpg #giveaway