GCVS @glasgowcvs.bsky.social Glasgow's Council for the Voluntary Sector
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Icons of Change™ News Network @iconsofchange.bsky.social Global Changemakers news and inspiring stories on SDGs & sustainable impact powered by the Icons of Change International
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Fair Work Convention @fairworkconvention.bsky.social We are working towards a Scotland that leads globally in fair work, ensuring opportunity, security, respect, fulfilment, and effective voice for all.
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Responsible Finance @responsiblefinance.bsky.social We are the voice of Responsible Finance providers.
Our members, Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs), provide fair, understanding and accessible finance to people, small businesses and social enterprises across the UK.
opinion.scot @opinion.scot A dedicated platform for Scotland to share opinions and ideas.
Commentary posts are by the editor.
Cllr Claire Miller (she/her) @cllrcmiller.bsky.social 💚 Green Councillor for 📍 Edinburgh City Centre ward
💰 Finance spokesperson
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Promoted by Claire Miller on behalf of Scottish Green Party, both of 19b Graham St, EH6 5QN
Janette Mitchell @janettemitchell.bsky.social CEO @ Inspiring Communities | Working across #Charity, #Regeneration & the #ThirdSector | Championing #ClimateAction, #Volunteering & #Sustainability | Powered by #CommunityLedChange, #EVs and time #GettingOutside
Community Shares Unit @comshares.bsky.social All things Community Shares, a unique way of Co-operatives and Community Benefit Societies raising community based investment and building a movement. Brought to you by Co-operatives UK & partners.
https://linktr.ee/comshares
Inspiring Communities @inspiring-comms.bsky.social Co-designing and delivering people-centred community regeneration in Stirling. We focus on employability, training, digital inclusion, volunteering, intergenerational connections, and family support—empowering communities to create change.
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.
@peterfarescot.bsky.social @peterfarescot.bsky.social 
@stephensco.bsky.social @stephensco.bsky.social 
The Data Lab @thedatalab.bsky.social Scotland's Innovation Centre for Data and AI. We help companies, organisations and individuals capitalise on the opportunities that exist within data and AI. https://thedatalab.com/
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 Citizen’s Advice.
Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social Scotland's only third sector news outlet dedicated to sharing news from charities and voluntary organisations. Got a story? Email tfn@scvo.org.uk
Achieve More Scotland @achievemore.bsky.social Achieve More! Scotland is a registered SCIO based in Glasgow that delivers programmes to improve young people’s physical and mental health and well-being, confidence and self-esteem. We work across the most deprived communities of Scotland. 
Jesse Griffiths @jesselgriffiths.bsky.social CEO - Finance Innovation Lab.
Advocating for transformative change to UK & global finance rules for social & environmental justice.
Ex: Eurodad / Bretton Woods Project / ActionAid/ ODI Global.
Nicola McEwen @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social Prof of Public Policy & Governance at Uni of Glasgow. Director @uofgpolicy.bsky.social. Research devolution & constitutional politics, multi-level government & public policy.
Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social We help social enterprises and charities navigate the world of social investment. Join our mailing list > https://www.goodfinance.org.uk/stay-in-the-loop
ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social The Economic Statistics Centre of Excellence (ESCoE) is a research centre hosted at King's College London and supported by the ONS.
We provide research on economic statistics for the modern economy. 📈
Mike Brewer @mikebrewerecon.bsky.social Deputy Chief Executive Resolution Foundation, CPAG Trustee & Visiting Prof in Practice at LSE Social Policy. 'Calm, Measured, Withering' http://tinyurl.com/y6wxlxhj). 'Cool, calm analysis' (More or Less, 8/10/25). He/him
@mariacbooker.bsky.social @mariacbooker.bsky.social 
Lalitha Try @lalithatry.bsky.social Economist at the Resolution Foundation working on improving living standards
Money Advice Liaison Group (MALG) @malguk.bsky.social The only UK membership organisation with a reach across the whole debt landscape - working together to improve the lives of people in debt https://malg.org.uk/
Better Society Capital @bettersocietycapital.com Better Society Capital improves the lives of people in the UK by connecting social investment to charities and social enterprises.
Smart Data Foundry @smartdatafoundry.bsky.social 
Tax Justice UK @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social A better tax system that benefits everyone in the UK. Sister organisation of @taxjusticenet.bsky.social
https://taxjustice.uk/
Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social Putting fairness at the heart of public debate and policymaking in the UK.
https://linktr.ee/FairnessFoundation
Vouchsafe @vouchsafe.id Inclusive customer verification and onboarding that works even without a passport or driving licence.
https://vouchsafe.id/
Buffer @buffer.com The social media management platform for scheduling, publishing & analytics across every major network. Plan your content calendar in one place. This account is managed by real humans. 💙
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Esmée Fairbairn Foundation @esmeefairbairn.bsky.social We aim to improve our natural world, secure a fairer future and strengthen the bonds in communities in the UK.
www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk
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.
Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social Official Bluesky account of Edinburgh Futures Institute: A futures-focused space for learning, research, and innovation at the University of Edinburgh.
George Brewster @georgebrewster.bsky.social Public Affairs at Better Society Capital. 🗣️
Social Impact Investment - Charities and Social Enterprises, Housing, Public Services, Tech for Good and a Just Transition to Net Zero 🌏
UK Fundraising @ukfundraising.bsky.social Fundraising news, community and inspiration for professional charity and nonprofit fundraisers. Since 1994. From @howardlake.bsky.social.
See also @fundraisingworld.bsky.social
Charity Times @charitytimes.bsky.social Charity Times is the leading charity leadership title for third sector professionals
Home of the #CharityTimesAwards
https://www.charitytimes.com
The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social An independent think-tank, established to put social justice at the heart of British politics.
👉 MEDIA: media-enquiries@centreforsocialjustice.org.uk
Scottish Illegal Money Lending Unit @stoploansharks.bsky.social Investigating illegal money lenders across Scotland and providing support for the victims of those lenders. Part of Trading Standards Scotland
Call in confidence 24/7 - 0800 074 0878 - or visit https://stopillegallending.co.uk/
Consumer Scotland @consumerscotland.bsky.social Consumer Scotland is the statutory and independent body for consumers in Scotland.
Bridgeton CAB @bridgetoncab.bsky.social Bridgeton CAB provides free, confidential, impartial and independent advice regarding your rights and responsibilities.
Dundee Citizens Advice Bureau @dundeecab.bsky.social Independent charity providing free, confidential & impartial advice across Dundee. Sharing advice, policy insights, community updates and opportunities to get involved.
The IMA @institutema.bsky.social Assuring quality in the money advice profession. The Institute of Money Advisers is the only professional body acting solely for money advisers in England, Wales & Northern Ireland.
www.i-m-a.org.uk
CPAG in Scotland @cpagscotland.bsky.social CPAG in Scotland works to end child poverty in Scotland.
cpag.org.uk
Stirling Citizens Advice @stirlingcitzadvice.bsky.social Stirling Citizens Advice provides free, confidential advice to local people.
We’re a registered charity(SC007270) and rely on volunteers and donations to continue our work.
Contact us: https://stirling.cas.org.uk/get-advice/contact-us
Challenge Poverty Week Scotland @cpwscotland.bsky.social Follow along for the latest Challenge Poverty Week updates. CPW25 will take place this year from Monday 6th October - Sunday 12th October 2025
Sign up and support Scotland Demands Better: www.scotland-demands-better.com
Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social Free, Impartial, Confidential advice for everyone in the Falkirk area.
We do not give advice on this account, visit us at https://falkirkcab.cas.org.uk/get-advice
Hamilton Citizens Advice Bureau @thehamiltoncab.bsky.social Free, confidential independent advice - money, benefits, employment, immigration, housing, family, health & community care issues Tel 01698 283477 for more info
Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social SIS empowers social enterprises, community organisations and charities in Scotland by providing investment, loans, and business support.
Join us in building an Impact Economy.
Renfrewshire Affordable Credit Alliance @affordablecredit.bsky.social 
Thistle Credit Union @thistlecreditunion.bsky.social A breath of fresh air... in banking. 😉
Affordable Loans | Secure Savings | Payroll Deductions
Future Economy Scotland @futureeconscot.bsky.social A non-partisan think tank that aims to create a new economy that is democratic, sustainable and just.
https://www.futureeconomy.scot
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/
Resolution Foundation @resolutionfoundation.org The Resolution Foundation is an independent think-tank dedicated to lifting living standards in the UK.
Fraser of Allander Institute @fraserofallander.org The Fraser of Allander Institute at the University of Strathclyde is an independent economic research unit providing expert analysis and insight on the Scottish economy. fraserofallander.org
The Institute for Fiscal Studies @theifs.bsky.social Official account for Britain’s leading independent economic research institute. https://ifs.org.uk/
Scottish Fiscal Commission @scotfisccomm.bsky.social Scotland's official, independent economic and fiscal forecaster. If you'd like to contact us please go to our website www.fiscalcommission.scot 
Jim McCormick @jimmccormick.bsky.social CEO at The Robertson Trust, an independent funder for Scotland on Poverty and Trauma. Also on LinkedIn. No longer on the site known for tweets. All things solving poverty. Likes: walks by water, music, film, Morton FC. In Glasgow, born Dublin. Joined 08/24
Wellbeing Economy Alliance Scotland @weallscotland.bsky.social We are Scotland's leading network of organisations and individuals committed to transforming our economy. Together, we can build a #WellbeingEconomy that delivers social justice on a healthy planet.
Scottish Government @scottishgovernment.bsky.social Updates from the devolved government for Scotland. Parody.
Young Scot @youngscot.bsky.social We're Young Scot – Scotland's youth engagement platform. 
enlighten @enlightenscot.bsky.social Scotland's independent non-party think tank
A public policy institute which works to promote increased economic prosperity, opportunity for all & more effective public services. Enlighten is independent of all political parties.
Peter Kelly @petek00.bsky.social Amongst other things, Chief Executive of the Poverty Alliance, Scotland's anti-poverty network | Vice Convenor of Homeless Network Scotland | here for music, cycling as well as social justice. Views are my own.
Chloe Campbell (she/her) @chloecampbell.bsky.social Working on policy at the Poverty Alliance
Easterhouse CAB @easterhousecab.bsky.social We provide information, advice and representation in a wide range of issues including benefits, debt, housing, employment, immigration and utilities/energy efficiency.
Trussell Scotland @trussellscot.bsky.social An anti-poverty charity and community of food banks working to end hunger in Scotland and across the UK 💚
Ruth Boyle @ruthboyler.bsky.social Working on poverty in Scotland at the Poverty Alliance | Trustee at SPFLTrust | Fan of cats, books and Celtic | All opinions are my own
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
Miriam Brett @miriambrett.bsky.social Co-Director Future Economy Scotland | Green New Deal Rising board | My own views | she/her
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.
Citizens Advice Scotland @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social Empowering people across Scotland | Here to help you find a way forward ➡️
Lex Scotland @lexscotland.bsky.social Working with marginalised people and organisations for a more equitable future through #LivedExperienceLeadership
https://lexscotland.org/
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Carnegie UK @carnegieuk.bsky.social Carnegie UK is an independent charitable foundation that works to deliver better wellbeing for people in the UK and Ireland.
#CollectiveWellbeing
Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau @renfrewshirecab.bsky.social Free, confidential, independent and impartial advice to people in Renfrewshire on issues including money, benefits, employment and housing.
7 Glasgow Road
Paisley
PA1 3QS
0141 889 2121
https://www.renfrewshirecab.org.uk/
Laura Robertson @lauraresearch.bsky.social Research Manager, Poverty Alliance 
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/
CashBack for Communities @cashbackscot.bsky.social CashBack for Communities is a Scottish Government programme which takes funds recovered from the proceeds of crime and invests them into free activities and programmes for young people and communities across Scotland.
CashBackForCommunities.org
Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk Turn2us is a national charity tackling financial insecurity together. Use our Benefits Calculator, Grants Search and PIP Helper. Monitored Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
https://brewl.ink/turn2us_org
Parkhead Citizens Advice Bureau @parkheadcab.bsky.social We provide free, independent, quality checked and confidential advice to our local community and beyond, via our paid staff and expertly trained volunteers. We’re also a charity and campaigning organisation.
Charity Today @charitytoday.co.uk The UK’s leading charity news platform sharing sector news, insight & inspiring stories. Got a story? support@charitytoday.co.uk
Visit 👉 app.charitytoday.co.uk & save to your home screen.
The Institute for Economic and Social Inclusion (IESI) @iesi.bsky.social The IESI conducts community centred interdisciplinary research and knowledge exchange to build a more inclusive society @ the University of Sunderland
Prosper @prosperscot.bsky.social Prosper is a unique membership organisation that brings together government, business and civil society to create a prosperous Scotland.
https://prosper.scot/
Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social The Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland promotes and safeguards children's rights.
The Poverty Truth Community @povertytruthscot.bsky.social A movement for change led by people living with poverty.
Citizens Advice Edinburgh @cabedinburgh.bsky.social www.citizensadviceedinburgh.org.uk
The ALLIANCE @alliancescot.bsky.social Vision for a Scotland where people who are disabled or living with long term conditions and carers have a strong voice and enjoy their right to live well.
Scottish Women's Aid @scotwomensaid.bsky.social Scotland's leading charity working to end domestic abuse against women & children | The 24/7 Domestic Abuse & Forced Marriage Helpline Number is 0800 027 1234.
ERCAB @ercab.bsky.social 
Motherwell and Wishaw Citizens Advice Bureau @motherwellcab.bsky.social Motherwell & Wishaw Citizens Advice Bureau here to provide free, independent and confidential, follow for updates and to find out how CAB can help you.
Sharon Wright @profsharonwright.bsky.social Professor of Social Policy, University of Glasgow
Welfare conditionality, gender, women, Universal Credit, social security, disability benefits, devolution, migrant essential workers, labour migration
She/her
Moray Citizens Advice Bureau @moraycab.bsky.social A volunteer-led charity providing free, independent, impartial and confidential advice to all based in Elgin, Morayshire.
Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social The go-to organisation for local government improvement in Scotland. Supporting Scottish local government & partners to deliver better outcomes for communities. Celebrating 20th anniversary in 2025.
Early Years Scotland @eyscotland.bsky.social Early Years Scotland is a charity which exists to make a real, positive difference to the lives of our youngest children.
earlyyearsscotland.org
The Poverty Alliance @povertyalliance.org Scotland’s anti-poverty network. With justice and compassion we can build a future free from poverty.
Johnny Timpson @johnnytimpson1.bsky.social Chair, NED, Financial Inclusion Commissioner, Financial Services Consumer Panel Member, Trustee of Neurodiversity and Disability Charities, Adviser to the Surviving Economic Abuse Charity and Patron of the Vocational Rehabilitation Association UK 🇬🇧.
@jokaratzidis.bsky.social @jokaratzidis.bsky.social Senior Policy Associate at The FCA
Ethex @ethexuk.bsky.social The UK's direct impact investing platform, helping more people use their money to invest to support extraordinary projects creating positive social and environmental change.
Finance Innovation Lab @thefinancelab.bsky.social The Finance Innovation Lab builds power to transform the financial system for people and planet.
JustMoney Movement @justmoneymvt.bsky.social We have a vision of a world where money is used to shape a fairer, greener future for everyone 🌎 Join the Movement 👉 https://justmoney.org.uk/#sign-up