Stuart Payne @stuartpayne.bsky.social Chief Executive of North Sea Transition Authority, Chair of Advisory Board for Barnardo’s Scotland and former Chair of the Brightside Trust. Non-exec at Energy Transition Zone Ltd
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Families Outside @familiesoutside.bsky.social We work to improve outcomes for anyone impacted by imprisonment in Scotland.
Our Helpline is available Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm at 0800 254 0088.
Save the Children Scotland @savechildrensco.bsky.social
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Scottish Community Mediation Centre @sacromediation.bsky.social As one of Scotland’s leading providers of mediation training, we can help you to become a qualified and accredited mediator. For over 20 years we have helped organisations across Scotland, empowering their staff to find better solutions to conflict.
Lothian Association of Youth clubs @layc1930.bsky.social A stronger voice together for children and young people!
LAYC support over 130 youth & children’s organisations in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
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@endchildpoverty.bsky.social @endchildpoverty.bsky.social
Care Opinion @careopinion.org.uk We want people to be able to share their experiences of health and care in ways which are safe, simple, and lead to learning and change.
Care Opinion CIC (non-profit) | https://www.careopinion.org.uk
Maggie Chapman (she/her) @maggiechapman.bsky.social Scottish Green MSP for North East Scotland | Rector of Dundee University | Eco-Socialist & Intersectional Feminist | She/Her
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Ballot Box Scotland @ballotbox.scot Scottish elections and polling data. Not my polls. OG 'Britain Elects but Scottish'. PR fan account. Trans rights are human rights.
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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk News and information from your local council.
This page is only monitored during office hours.
Visit our website at www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk for service information, to make applications, payments and enquiries and report issues.
SMFC Street Stuff @smfcstreetstuff.bsky.social Delivering FREE Youth Activities across Renfrewshire
Social Policy Blog @socialpolicyblog.bsky.social Companion blog to the Journal of Social Policy, Social Policy & Society, and the Journal of International & Comparative Social Policy, published by Cambridge University Press for the Social Policy Association.
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CIH Scotland @cihscotland.bsky.social Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland is a professional body for people working in the housing sector with around 2,500 members in Scotland.
Alison Watson @alisonwatson.bsky.social Director of Shelter Scotland. Trustee of Change Mental Health.
Education Policy Institute @edupolicyinst.bsky.social The Education Policy Institute (EPI) is an independent, impartial, and evidence-based research institute that promotes high quality education
Mental Health in Development @mhid.org.uk Developing targeted, effective, and accessible mental health interventions that meet the needs of diverse children and young people (aged 0-18 years) and their families.
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Turning Point Scotland @turningpointsco.bsky.social We are a social care charity providing services to adults with complex needs. Because People Matter. Registered Charity SC028827. Company No: SC194639.
RCN Lothian and Borders @rcnlandb.bsky.social Royal College of Nursing Lothian and Borders Branch Committee - Information and Communication for all RCN Members throughout our local area #NurseSky 🏴#BestOfNursing ❤️
NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social NASUWT is the Teachers’ Union, representing teachers and school leaders in all sectors of education. Also on Facebook and Instagram.
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Save the Children UK @savechildrenuk.bsky.social In the UK and around the world, we make sure children keep safe, healthy and learning.
Find out more here: https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/
The Food Foundation @foodfoundation.bsky.social Working to change food policy and business practice to ensure everyone in the UK can afford and access healthy and sustainable food
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Buttle UK @buttleuk.bsky.social For what matters in childhood.
We’re campaigning for change, follow to join us and learn more about our work.
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The Ferret @theferret.scot Scotland's award-winning investigative news and fact-checking co-op.
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social We're the national agency for youth work representing more than 100 youth organisation members across Scotland.
Planet Youth in Highland @planet-youthhigh.bsky.social This Planet Youth Page is utilised by NHS Highland's Health Improvement team to support and develop the Planet Youth work taking place in Highland.
Challenging Education @challenging-edu.bsky.social We challenge leaders to improve systems, processes & to innovate, raise aspirations & improve life chances everywhere | Home of RADY | Proud charity founders @achieve-equity.bsky.social
#RADY #ThinkingDifferently 📚
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Youth Scotland @youthscotland.org.uk We are Scotland’s network for community-based youth work. We provide quality youth work programmes, information, resources, training and support.
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EVOC_Edinburgh @evocedinburgh.bsky.social Serving the needs of people across Edinburgh by supporting Edinburgh's third sector to be effective and drive the change it needs.
Thistle Foundation @thistlefoundation.bsky.social We're a pioneering Scottish charity supporting people with long-term health conditions and disabilities to live the life they want 💜
https://www.thistle.org.uk
Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social Improving the health, wellbeing & development of Scotland’s children by leading on the development & delivery of outdoor play & learning.
For more info: https://thriveoutdoors.org.uk/
Apex Scotland @apexscotland.bsky.social Apex Scotland provides a range of services from our regional hubs that support those who have experience of the justice system, and those at risk of entering it.
Registered in Scotland No. SC126427. Scottish Charity No. SC023879.
RenEdHWB @renedhwb.bsky.social HWB news and support for @renfrewshire.gov.uk education staff for all sectors. Sharing news, training, resources and successes. Not monitored 24/7.
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Vox Scotland @voxscotland.bsky.social Voices of Experience (Vox Scotland) is Scotland’s mental health collective advocacy charity, run by and for its members.
Nutrition Scotland @nutritionscot.bsky.social Community Nutrition Social Enterprise
Based in Glasgow 🏴
Public Health Nutritionists 🍎
Food & Health Training and Consultancy 📚👨🏫
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I Am Me Scotland @iammescotland.bsky.social Supporting Safer Communities. Education resources available from iammescotlandeducation.org.uk
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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social Award-winning journalism for schools, including news, analysis, research reviews and teaching and learning guides.
Social Work Scotland @socworkscot.bsky.social We are the professional body and membership organisation for social work leaders, advocating for and representing the profession at a local and national level.
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Edinburgh Mental Health @edinburghmentalhealth.org Interdisciplinary research network at the University of Edinburgh, providing a supportive and inclusive community for mental health researchers of all disciplines.
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The Fostering Network in Scotland @fosteringnet-scot.bsky.social Sharing ideas, best practice and news | Committed to #KeepThePromise | Fosterline Scotland offers advice and support, weekdays from 10am-4pm. Call 0141 204 1400 or email fosterlinescotland@fostering.net.
Scottish Children's Reporter Administration @childrensreporter.bsky.social SCRA’s vision: Children and young people in Scotland will be cared for, included, respected and safe with opportunities for a positive future.
Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social The Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland promotes and safeguards children's rights.
Children's Health Scotland @childhealthscot.bsky.social We're a Scottish #charity who support #vulnerable #children whose #health (mental & physical), #wellbeing & #rights are most at risk. We work directly with children and those who love and care for them, including families, parents, foster & kinship carers.
Each and Every Child @eachandeverychild.bsky.social Each and Every Child work to shift public attitudes about care experience in Scotland by using framing to tell a new story for children, young people & families.
Website: eachandeverychild.co.uk
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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social Scotland’s national membership organisation for everyone involved in the lives of young people moving on from care
Scottish Charity SC030522
https://www.staf.scot
St Andrew's Children's Society @standrewscs.bsky.social Adoption and fostering agency with offices in Edinburgh and Aberdeen. Helping people to adopt & foster who live within 60 miles of Edinburgh, Aberdeen & Elgin. Enquire today - 0131 454 3370 / info@standrews-children.org.uk / sacsadopt.scot Founded in 1922.
Renfrewshire Council @renfrewshire.gov.uk The official Bluesky account for Renfrewshire Council.
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Adoption UK Scotland @adoptionukscotland.bsky.social We are the leading charity advocating for an equal chance for those who cannot live with their birth families, from childhood into adulthood.
Social AF @socialaf.bsky.social We are the go-to agency for Facebook Challenge and Social Media Moderation for the third sector. We've supported household name charities to raise over £25 million through their campaigns, appeals and virtual challenges.
👉 https://www.socialaf.co.uk
PEEK - Possibilities for Each and Every Kid @peekscot.bsky.social We are an award-winning charity based in Glasgow. We work with children, young people and families to improve life chances.
https://www.peek.scot
Enquire | Reach @enquirereachasl.bsky.social Scotland's national advice service for additional support for learning (ASL).
Supporting Scotland’s Inclusion Ambassadors and partners in the My Rights, My Say service.
Part of childreninscotland.bsky.social
Find out more at linktr.ee/EnquireReachASL
The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social The official Bluesky page of the world’s longest-running national newspaper.
Join us online and in print for expert opinion, news and unrivalled insight.
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SallyAnnKelly @sallyannkelly1.bsky.social Ex CEO. Proud social worker. Embarking on new work and personal adventures. Treasures justice and fairness. Won’t shut up about fighting for equality and challenging hate and division.
UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social Based at the University of Glasgow, we exist to help prepare the next generation of policymakers by sharing evidence, nurturing skills and creating spaces for fresh thinking.
Website 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/publicpolicy
Spotlight podcast 💡 www.uofgspotlight.com
Child Poverty Action Group @cpaguk.bsky.social Child Poverty Action Group is the leading charity campaigning for an end to child poverty in the UK.
Mary Glasgow @margl24.bsky.social CEO at Children First www.childrenfirst.org.uk
Support Line 08000 28 22 33
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Relieved to find a space for connection, kindness and creativity and focussed on Children's relationships, rights, safety and recovery
Befriending Networks @befriending.co.uk The largest network of befriending services in the world. Join us today at befriending.co.uk
Charity Times @charitytimes.bsky.social Charity Times is the leading charity leadership title for third sector professionals
Home of the #CharityTimesAwards
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Juliet Harris @ulgrid.bsky.social All about children's human rights.
Director at Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights) @together-sacr.bsky.social and Trustee with Families Outside.
Also love climbing, biking, mountains, snow & goats.
Glasgow City Council @glasgowcc.bsky.social 🐦🌳🔔🐟
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Trussell @trusselluk.bsky.social An anti-poverty charity and community of food banks working to end hunger together 💚
Civil Society @civilsociety.bsky.social Civil Society Media is the UK’s only independent media company dedicated solely to supporting the charity sector.
Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf-uk.bsky.social We work to speed up and support the transition to a future free from poverty, in which people and planet can flourish.
https://www.jrf.org.uk/
@oxfamscotland.bsky.social @oxfamscotland.bsky.social Scottish arm of a global movement of millions of people working together to overcome poverty by fighting the injustices and inequalities that fuel it.
Put Children First @putchildrenfirst.info Led by Alder Hey Children's Charity, Put Children First is campaigning to ensure children and young people are at the heart of government policy. #IgniteTheSparks
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Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social The voice of not-for-profit social care providers in Scotland. Reposts do not indicate endorsement. Account monitored Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm.
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Reach Volunteering @reachvolunteering.org.uk Reach Volunteering is a skills-based volunteering charity. If you would like to volunteer and have 3+ years' experience, we connect you with charities and groups needing your skills to tackle some of society's biggest issues.
John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social 🏴 First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the SNP.
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Human Rights Index 💙 @humanrightsindex.bsky.social 🌍 Daily Human Rights Content 📊⚖️
Big Issue @bigissue.com The UK’s number one street paper and social enterprise. 📰
Follow us for news, culture, and to support our mission to dismantle poverty in the UK.
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Clan Childlaw @clanchildlaw.org Clan is an award-winning, independent children's charity that actively supports children and young people to take ownership of their rights.
Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social Scotland's national charity working to improve children's lives.
Services: Enquire | Resolve | Reach | My Rights, My Say
childreninscotland.org.uk
IPPR Scotland @ipprscotland.bsky.social We are Scotland’s progressive think tank. We are dedicated to supporting and improving public policy, working tirelessly to achieve a progressive Scotland.
One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk Scotland’s national charity for single parent families. We support family wellbeing, empower parents with the right information and advice, enable access to work, training + education, and campaign against poverty. Free helpline: 0808 801 0323.
Rock Trust - Youth Homeless Charity @rocktrust.bsky.social We’re dedicated to preventing youth homelessness and empowering young people to build brighter futures. Our vision is to end youth homelessness in Scotland.
Hosts of A Way Home Scotland | Founding member of Every Youth UK | Leaders of Upstream Scotland
Social Enterprise Scotland @socialenterprise.scot We're the national membership body for social enterprises, campaigning for a thriving #SocialEnterprise community across Scotland.
Join us for networking, support, and events that drive positive change 👇
https://linktr.ee/social_enterprise_scotland
Living Wage Scotland @livingwagescotland.bsky.social Living Wage Scotland - based @povertyalliance.org
We award the Living Wage employer mark to Scottish employers paying the real #LivingWage, the only rate calculated according to the cost of living.
https://scottishlivingwage.org/
Voluntary Health Scotland @vhscotland.bsky.social We are the national intermediary and network for voluntary health organisations in Scotland. We work with our members and partners to tackle health inequalities. We manage the national network for Scotland's community link workers.
Citizens Advice Scotland @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social Empowering people across Scotland | Here to help you find a way forward ➡️
SCVO @scvo.scot We're SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations). The national body supporting Scotland's essential voluntary sector. We monitor socials Mon-Thu 9-5 Fri 9-4.
🔗 www.scvo.scot
The Robertson Trust @therobertsontrust.bsky.social We are here to prevent and reduce poverty and trauma in Scotland, funding, supporting, and influencing solutions to drive social change.
Corra Foundation @corra.scot Corra Foundation is a Scottish grant-making charity that is about strengthening and amplifying people’s voices and their power to make change.
Parenting Across Scotland @parentingscotland.bsky.social Parenting Across Scotland is a network of charities focussing on issues affecting parents in Scotland. By supporting families we support children.
https://linktr.ee/parentingacrossscotland
The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social We provide over 700 services to Scotland’s capital city. Follow for news and information on life in Edinburgh.
If you have a service question, please contact us: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/contact
Citizens Advice @citizensadvice.bsky.social We are Citizens Advice - the people's champion.
If you need advice, visit our website: citizensadvice.org.uk
The Edinburgh Reporter @edinreporter.bsky.social Our 3 million strong audience shows this is the place to read real local news with great photos all day every day. Got a tip?
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Third Sector @thirdsector.co.uk The UK's leading title for the voluntary and not-for-profit sector. Home of the Third Sector Podcast: https://podfollow.com/thirdsector/view
Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social The national expert in play for parents, policymakers and the play workforce
Email: info@playscotland.org
#PlayEveryday
https://linktr.ee/playscotland
Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social We identify and solve problems on a national scale, working together for a Scotland without poverty or disadvantage.
https://inspiringscotland.org.uk/
Trussell Scotland @trussellscot.bsky.social An anti-poverty charity and community of food banks working to end hunger in Scotland and across the UK 💚
Action for Children @actionforchildren.bsky.social
Sense Scotland @sensescotland.bsky.social We support people with communication support needs associated with complex and sensory disabilities, and put their individual needs and choices first.
Includem @includem.bsky.social Scottish charity working with children, young people and families to transform their lives.
linktr.ee/includemcomms
Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social Scotland's civil society network to defend and promote human rights | Reposts don't necessarily represent member views.
GCVS @glasgowcvs.bsky.social Glasgow's Council for the Voluntary Sector
💡Support, Training, Resources, News
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Fathers Network Scotland @fathersnetwork.bsky.social Improving children's lives and outcomes through the positive involvement of dads, father-figures & whole families.
🌐 Explore more: https://www.fathersnetwork.org.uk/
🤝 Join our Professionals Hub: hub.fathersnetwork.org.uk