Mark Thompson @markreckons.bsky.social Politics (mainly UK and a bit of US), comedy and popular culture more generally.
Hear me on a radio near you blathering about Burnham or Farage. Probably.
Political Sandbox here: https://substack.com/@politicalsandboxmark
Amanda Prest @amandaprest.bsky.social 
Justin @justified.eurosky.social 
Modern Human Needs list๐ช๐บ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐PR @pear880.bsky.social Modern Universal Human Needs & Core Values List 2027 is here๐ท๐.RT/Like not always endorsement etc...๐ธ๐ธ http://tactical.vote for PR ๐ท๐ https://stopthetories.vote ๐ #GTTO #FBPPR #FBR #FBPE #RejoinEU ๐ช๐บ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐ซ๐ท๐ฉ๐ช๐ป๐ณ๐ง๐จ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐๐โฎ๏ธโฎ๏ธ
Sarah Miguel (she/her) @sarahmiguel.bsky.social Deeds Not Words ๐ Changemaker, Fundraiser, Marketeer & 'Profit for Purpose' Leader
All views my own
Nat Nuttall @natalienuttall.bsky.social Curiosity killed the cat, but certainty killed curiosity. Be fully alive to this moment.
https://linktr.ee/natsyloo
Citizens Advice Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale and Trafford @citizensadvicesort.bsky.social We are here for you with advice you can trust, when you really need it. We are campaigning on the issues that affect every single one of us.
We are helping to build a fairer society.
citizensadvicesort.org.uk
Natalie Reed @natalie-reed.bsky.social Editor @ yespress.io
The Community Counsellor CATS Counselling and Training Services @communitycats22.bsky.social The Community Counsellor of Counselling and Training services (CATS) is for anyone who has a passion for improving their mental health and that of others.
Micah Alex @khattamicah.xyz I sometimes think about community technology, archives, novel interfaces and tech histories 
We're Right Here @right-here.org The campaign for community power. Driving forward landmark legislation that will give everyone the right to shape the place they live. https://www.right-here.org/
Steve Brown @dee-aspora.bsky.social Sustainability, innovation, economics, social impact, Dundee FC and NUFC. Dundee born, Newcastle educated, Stockport/Heatons resident. Fellow @theRSAorg. Member @theIET. It's cheaper to save the planet than destroy it. All views my own.
Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social ๐ On a journey together.
Your local sanctuary in solidarity, hospitality and justice. A home for all, especially the marginalised.
https://linktr.ee/ascensionchurchhulme
Nate James @natemakes.bsky.social Youth Worker|Community Art Facilitator.
He/him
Open Research and Public Engagement Roadmap @engagedroadmap.bsky.social Co-Creating Ireland's Public Involvement in Open Research Roadmap
ENGAGED is building a national roadmap to shape public involvement in open research in Ireland. We believe that research can and does play an important role in tackling societal challenges.
Rupert Rivett @rupertrivett.bsky.social ๐ธ Photographer | capturing life's candid moments with my camera ๐ธ
๐ https://rupertrivett.photoshelter.com ๐
#RealStreetPhotography #Photojournalism|
Skilled in unobtrusive, authentic #storytelling
๐ฃNEW SUBSTACK ๐
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https://rupephoto.substack.com/
@bluejohn76.bsky.social @bluejohn76.bsky.social 
The Street Library @streetlibrary.ataxia.scot The Street Library. Where books get social ๐
Use YOUR books - to raise funds for YOUR favourite charity.
http://StreetLibrary.co.uk
Main Bluesky account: @ataxia.scot
@smcgladdery.bsky.social @smcgladdery.bsky.social 
darrentigerlion (also on Twitter) @darrentigerlion.bsky.social 
@dsaimaz.bsky.social @dsaimaz.bsky.social 
@wbcf.bsky.social @wbcf.bsky.social A partnership working between voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector organisations in the Wigan Borough to build stronger, self-sufficient communities.
Empowerment begins with you.
Noah Mellor @noahmellor.bsky.social All views are my own
Mike O'Mara @mikeomara.bsky.social MAPS Co-ordinator in Manchester.
Manc now residing in the High Peak.
A very occasional player of records.
Stephen Hicks @stephenrhicks.bsky.social Social work academic at University of Manchester, Morgan Centre https://www.socialsciences.manchester.ac.uk/morgan-centre/ and Creativity, Health & Wellbeing Lead for Creative Manchester https://www.creative.manchester.ac.uk ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ ๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ
Nina Valvi @ninavalvi.bsky.social ๐ Director at The Big Life Group
๐ฉบ Leading Public Health Services with impact and innovation
๐ Championing equity, wellbeing & community-driven change
Jodie Barber @jodiebarber.bsky.social Passionate about young people and communities! Proud Northerner, mum, youth worker and Queen of my life
Vocal @letsgetvocal.bsky.social Not-for-profit, NHS organisation bringing people & research together.
Anne-Marie Crowther @a-mcrowther.bsky.social Social justice, agency & cats. Integrative coach, facilitator, connector, living systems thinker. Ever hopeful. https://linktr.ee/AMCrowther
Alexspacca @alexspacca87.bsky.social Ciao a tutti mi chiamo Alex mia moglie Rosy i nostri 2 bambini sono Gabry e Mory sono qui perchรฉ ho deciso dopo 20anni di cambiare lavoro infatti ho creato un libro dedicato alla Sicilia [Italia]e ho un nuovo progetto per la casa degli animali
I Quit Smoking ๐ญ ๐ ๐ @iquitcigs.bsky.social Anti-Smoker My Website campralquitsmoking.net See How I Quit 20 Years Ago Fought Nicotine 35 Years Supporting others who Quit ๐ญ STL MO โค๏ธTo Promote Authors ๐ & Ozarks ๐ Photographer ๐ท Pez Add @piperformissouri.bsky.social @jesspiperfanpage.bsky.social ๐
Matt D _ Bee Core Training @beecoretraining.bsky.social I am Matt Davies the Founder and Trainer of Bee Core Training.
Training that creates a buzz.
Real conversations. Real skills. Real connection.
The Big Life group @thebiglifegroup.bsky.social Big Life exists to fight inequality and change lives.
@johnnydmanc.bsky.social @johnnydmanc.bsky.social 
Moll Pipping @mollypipping.bsky.social Senior Programme Lead for Workforce & Education at Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance - leading educational offers on GM Cancer Academy ๐๐
Nickala Torkington @nickala5.bsky.social Innovating, supporting & resourcing social entrepreneurship. Founding Director at www.flourishtogether.org.uk Developing #Women #Changemakers #Socent & founder of Pop Up Spa & Retreat ๐๐
The Christie Institute for Cancer Education @christieinstitute.bsky.social The Christie Institute for Cancer Education offers life-enhancing cancer education to healthcare providers internationally. As part of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, we believe that better cancer care, starts with better cancer care education.
Greater Manchester Cancer Academy @gmcanceracademy.bsky.social Elevating cancer care: we exist to inspire, educate and improve.
Educational arm of the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance.
Pritesh Patel @ptunited.bsky.social Supporting local people,communities & partners to #MoveMoreFeelBetter & #LiveWell
Proud to be #TeamOldham
Passionate about Sport, Photography & Good Food.
Trustee for the fabulous @themet
Views my own
Our Business Greater Manchester @ourbusinessgm.bsky.social Building Community, Sharing Knowledge, Offering Help to Co-ops, CICs, Social Enterprises, Trading Charities and more!
Our Pass @ourpass.bsky.social Our Pass is a membership scheme for young people who live in Greater Manchester, and supports both school leavers and care leavers.
https://linktr.ee/OurPass_GM
Chen Li @chenli08.bsky.social Escape from X
Meet the Mancunian podcast @meetthemancunian.bsky.social Social impact stories featuring changemakers from Manchester
Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social Healthy Me Healthy Communities is a not-for-profit company committed to reducing health inequalities in local communities. We work closely with people in neighbourhoods to provide services that make a real difference in their lives.
Angela Whitecross @angfw.bsky.social Creative health, participatory research, history of the NHS and lived experience.
Digital Bolton @digitalbolton.bsky.social https://digitalbolton.co.uk
Small Charity CEOs (UK) @smallcharityceos.bsky.social We're a community for CEOs of small, UK based charities, offering community, support, and help in a safe, friendly environment. Our main activity at the minute is over on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/344851939621574
Dammit Doug Smith @dammitdougsmith.bsky.social Retired Curmudgeon at Large. Neโer do well of questionable morals. Proud purveyor of unmitigated tommyrot. Prone to exaggeration and totally unnecessary embellishment.
@maddylaura.bsky.social @maddylaura.bsky.social 
Nick Rosenthal @nickrosenthal.bsky.social Translator. Crime fiction fan. Cyclist. Ancien du PBP
@mmoussa25.bsky.social @mmoussa25.bsky.social 
Graham Sivills FBCS @grahamphoto.bsky.social Photographer Left Leaning Catholic Yorkshireman, Catenian, Musician of sorts, Mandolin Guitar Former Computer person (38 yrs)
Islamic Library @islamiclibrary.bsky.social Islamic library with a collection of the best resources, Join our discord with basic to intermediate knowledge on Islam. https://linktr.ee/maktabulislam
Patrick O'Dowd @caritaspatrick.bsky.social Director, Caritas Diocese of Salford. All messages my own.
Colette Humphrey @colettehumphrey.bsky.social sustainability, social value, social justice, equality, diversity, menopause, feminist, nature, climate change, running, athletics, environment, wildlife, Manchester Chorlton, Wythenshawe
Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social Ex-Financial Times Assistant Editor. Ex-editor Scotland on Sunday. Author of 'Made in Manchester' and 'Northerners: A History'. 'These Isles' due Feb 2026.
Greater Manchester VCFSE Leadership Group @gm-vcfse-leaders.bsky.social Weโre a Leadership Group dedicated to promoting the role and involvement of the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector in Greater Manchester.
Visit our website: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/
Salford Loaves and Fishes @salfordlaf.bsky.social A charity based in Salford that supports the homeless, people at risk of becoming homeless, the vulnerable and isolated.
We support anyone who needs help
Helen OโBrien @helstonpickle.bsky.social Appreciating the beautiful things in life...
Photography/design/books/nature/people ๐ป๐
Proud Salfordian
Youth Focus North West @youthfocusnw.bsky.social Experts in youth voice and youth work policy and practice. Working in partnership with young people and organisations to have a voice where it counts!
smart.bio/youthfocusnw
Mustard Tree @mustardtreemcr.bsky.social Combatting Poverty, Preventing Homelessness
mustardtree.org.uk
@wiganleighcarers.bsky.social @wiganleighcarers.bsky.social 
Manchester Mind @manchestermind.org 
Madeleine Sugden @madlinsudn.bsky.social Digital Impact Consultant. Helps charities with digital comms, content strategy and other things that follow. One half of @RadioLento.
Resolve Poverty @resolvepoverty.bsky.social ๐ Resolve Poverty is an independent, not-for-profit organisation working with local authorities and partners across the country to see an end to poverty.
๐ resolvepoverty.org
Eve Holt @evefrancisholt.bsky.social #Manchester girl on #SocialJustice mission. Head of Policy & Implementation for GMCA & Mayor of GM. ๐ Public policy, service & participation. System convening, navigation & change. Previously #GMMoving and Public Law Solicitor.
Junior Einsteins Science Clubยฎ @junioreinsteins.bsky.social Award-winning Science events for kids. Founded Irelandโ๏ธ Scientist, Mum, speaker United Nations ๐บ๐ณ Fun, messy, screen-free hands-on, STEM fun Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช UK ๐ฌ๐ง Canada ๐จ๐ฆ Saudi Arabia ๐ธ๐ฆ Luxembourg ๐ฑ๐บ Ukraine ๐บ๐ฆ International Schools partnerships. Franchise.
Lorraine Lawrence @lolison2025.bsky.social EDI Researcher @ University of York trials unit working on the UPTURN project which aims to help people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Interested in mental health, Black maternal health, Sickle Cell and health inequalities. 
Funding i @fundingi.bsky.social Interactive and innovative funding support for voluntary, community and social enterprise groups | DM us for a free funding consultation! Part of CiCo Consulting
Account monitored Monday - Wednesday
๐ https://linktr.ee/fundingi
Ryan Miemczyk @handle.invalid ONS Accredited Researcher | Founder of imd2025.co.uk & theimpactlab.co.uk | Director of Research @ Trust Impact | Chair @ ManchesterYoungLives | Deputy Chair @ YMCAManchester |
I help charities measure the important stuff
https://linktr.ee/ryanmiemczyk
Dave Boulger @daveboulger.bsky.social Associate Director of Population Health at NHS Greater Manchester | Passionate about Tackling Inequalities | Father, Husband, Cocker Spaniel 'dad'...& Part-time Farmer | Views are my personal opinions.
Birgit Kehrer @changekitchen.bsky.social Founder and CEO of ChangeKitchen CIC, a #Brum event catering social enterprise. Climate friendly, #GreenCaterer, giving back via FREE meals for people in need & meaningful work placements. www.changekitchen.co.uk
360Giving @360giving.org UK charity that helps organisations to publish open, standardised grants data, and supports people to use it to make grantmaking more informed, effective and strategic.
#OpenData #Philanthropy
Find out more at www.360giving.org
Jessica Friday @fridayseconomics.bsky.social Wellbeing Economist & Founder @ Connectioning | Telling viral stories of the economy that serves all of us, inspiring hope to action #CommunityWealth
https://linktr.ee/fridayseconomics
Wan-Ley Yeung @dr-taichi.bsky.social Lee style tai chi & taoist arts Coach, GP clinical lead for SPCT Inclusion Service, GP for SPCT CIC. Views are my own
Sam Bacon @sambsam.bsky.social Social change professionally, fun stuff socially.
Charity Director (Active Bradford), and previously a Labour SPAD in the funny old days of opposition.
Music, culture, politics, ice hockey (#vegasborn), marvel + mental health is me
Diarmuid McDonnell @diarmuidmc.bsky.social Reader in Social Statistics @UWS. Charities and social statistics, two daughters and a wife is enough to keep me going.
Healthier Futures at the University of Manchester @healthierfutures.bsky.social Developing interdisciplinary research and partnerships to address health inequalities.
University of Manchester
www.healthierfutures.manchester.ac.uk
Adrian Ashton @adrianashton2.bsky.social supporting people & organisations (social / otherwise) deal with uncertainty; occasional anorak; a tiger striped chaise lounge with a flamingo cushion.
Kathryn Cheetham (she/her) @kathryncheetham.bsky.social Collaborate. Design. Innovate. Building relationships that improve lives. Catalyst for change towards inclusive and innovative solutions for good, growth and sustainability. Currently Strategic Lead for Welfare and Employment at National Citizenโs Advice.
Aprilciate๐๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ @aprilciate.bsky.social Probably not here.
Mother of Manchester Popfest.
Feminist policy and systems change strategist.
Bona fide person.
#DavidByrne
markgrimes @markgrimes.bsky.social Do. Be. Do. Be. Do. Be kind, honest & optimistic. Purpose & meaning. Positive social impact. NeD, fusion of Mondragon, YC, Awesome Foundation, Grameen Bank, Kiva, Ashoka & Acumen
kiva.org/lender/markgrimes
Jonathan (Jaytee) Tang @jayteetang.bsky.social Researcher, Music Therapist, Educator
Postdoctoral Scholar, UCSF. Researching the intersections of music, culture, and health & well-being
Robyn Dowlen @robynd.bsky.social Research Fellow, Edge Hill University
Working on Arts4Us - working together to scale up place-based arts initiatives that support the mental health of children and young people
All things arts and health, being 'in the moment', understanding complexity 
Emily Darko @emilydarko.bsky.social Director of Research and Policy at Social Enterprise UK
Business for a fairer, greener world
Alice Munby @alicemunbyno93.bsky.social Manager at No.93 Wellbeing Centre, based in North Manchester. Views are my own. Interests include mental health, social issues & anything Manchester-based.
Greater Manchester Alternative Provider Collaborative @gmapc.bsky.social A partnership of social businesses delivering NHS and Public Health services in Greater Manchester - https://t.co/dH2BFPqkCZ
@gridturn.bsky.social @gridturn.bsky.social 
@brucesspace.bsky.social @brucesspace.bsky.social