From N.Ireland based in London, passionate about social justice and building a society for all children. CEO @childrensociety School Governor. Views mine 🏳️🌈
London, England
Joined May 2009
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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: childrenssociety.org.uk/good…
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Mark Russell retweeted
Young people face a crisis of belonging – we can’t treat our way out of it
✍️ @markrusselluk
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Good to visit @10DowningStreet last week with my colleague Jack, to bring @andyburnham a card to congratulate him on his new job, signed by 1600 @childrensociety supporters urging him to prioritise investing in young people!
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Everyone at @childrensociety sends our warmest good wishes to our Royal President, HRH The Duchess of Gloucester, as she celebrates her 80th Birthday today!
We are so grateful for her support for our work.
@RoyalFamily
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Excellent meeting with @DWPgovuk Minister @DianaJohnsonMP
Good to bring @childrensociety thanks for the progress made to reduce child poverty but also good to press for a faster pace in implementing the strategy.
So grateful for the Minister’s passion to make a difference
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We @childrensociety are thrilled to have a show garden on Main Avenue @The_RHS #ChelseaFlowerShow. So grateful to @ProjGivingBack for their amazing support
If you’re there come see us!!!
childrenssociety.org.uk/chel…
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It was a privilege to be at Costello School in Basingstoke today to speak to their whole Year 9 about my career journey, the work of @childrensociety and offer some advice - as part of @futuresforalluk
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Sunday was the most inspirational day and we are so grateful for over 100 amazing people who ran the #LondonMarathon to support @childrensociety
Our applications page is open for the 2027 marathon! Come join our team!
childrenssociety.org.uk/how-…
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I've emailed my MP urging them to contact the Minister for Education to introduce a National Wellbeing Measure for children. With the right insight, we can make better decisions for children and young people. Will you do the same? act.childrenssociety.org.uk/…
Another day, and another day of chaos on @SW_Help - trains late, trains cancelled, and we are expected to pay for this “service”. We’ve got a computer talking to us, no real people communicating any sense of apology for the delays people face
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Great work from our pals @YLvsCancer who’ve campaigned for this. Families supporting a child with cancer is hard enough without stressing about the travel costs to treatment. This is great news for many families, thanks @wesstreeting for making it happen
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Great to welcome @ukhomeoffice Minister Lord Hanson to @childrensociety to meet colleagues working to disrupt young people from being financially exploited, share our youth voice report and reflect how government can do more to safeguard young people from this type of harm.
ALT The minister with mark and the TCS team
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Are you looking to make a difference this new year?
Volunteer with The Children’s Society and help empower children to build the future they deserve.
With roles across sectors and regions, you can choose how much time you give and what you do.
Join us: childrenssociety.org.uk/how-…
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So so excited about this!!!!
@childrensociety an @KiaUK driving change together for more and more young people!
Beep beep! We're proud to announce a new partnership with @KiaUK 🚗
As part of the partnership, Kia UK will donate £1 for every card sold.
Together, we’ll tackle some of the most urgent challenges facing young people today 🧡
ALT Four professionals stand around a yellow Kia car inside a modern showroom with The Children's Society branding visible.
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We work tirelessly to support young people facing unimaginable challenges. But we can’t do it alone.
By volunteering in one of our charity shops, you’re helping provide safe spaces for young people.
Your kindness can change lives. Will you join us? 🧡
childrenssociety.org.uk/how-…
Mark Russell retweeted
4 million children in poverty is a political choice.
In this clip from the Manifesto for Hope podcast, @childrensociety CEO @markrusselluk & @SteveChalke explore how our political system is salami-slicing children’s lives.
🎧 Listen here: manifesto.oasisuk.org/episod…
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Zooming into 2026? We've got places available at half and full marathons, as well as ultra challenges across the country.
Whatever your ability, you can help us be there for young people who need hope most.
childrenssociety.org.uk/how-…
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To say goodbye to 2025, we want to thank every single supporter, volunteer and member of staff.
Thanks to you, our services were there for over 57,000 children and young people. Together, we're building a fairer society for all children. 🎉💛
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Looking for a last minute Christmas present? Shop the store that gives hope: givehope.uk/
Absolutely LOVED this gorgeous book by my friend @petercardwell about the pets of Washington and Westminster!
Having had the privilege of meeting @Number10cat I loved reading about all the other cats and dogs too! #PoliticalAnimals
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Girls' mental health is getting worse.
With gender norms, academic stress and social media comparisons, the pressures are building.
Earlier this year, we held a workshop in Westminster to ask: What’s working? And what needs to change?
Read our findings: childrenssociety.org.uk/info…
ALT Girl looking sad at the camera, sat on a yellow sofa against a green wall. Added text against the wall reads, 'Girls in the UK consistently report lower happiness, relative to boys.' The Children's Society logo at the top centre.