We have signed this joint letter from Just Fair calling on the UK Prime Minister to stop evading the scrutiny of the UN on the issue of food poverty.

The UN special rapporteur wants to conduct an official visit to the UK and should be granted access. ⬇️
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Climate change poses a significant threat to global food security by altering weather patterns, increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events.

So how are we addressing this?

Join our upcoming event with SCRR to learn more: eventbrite.co.uk/e/food-for-tho…

Tackling child poverty seems to consistently be a commitment in Scotland which is positive, but what are the actions needed to really shift the dial to reach our targets? It's an important measure for children now, and for future proofing our communities.

I know we all have a wee Twitter bubble, but all the lovely chatter around Lando Norris' win at Miami yesterday is so much more wholesome than the usual energy sucking and negative bombardment to start a Monday.

All the drivers were so happy for Lando 🥹

Well worth watching tonight ❤️

Congratulations Lando Norris 🏎️🏁

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Some thoughts from the frontline in the battle against fuel poverty from David Reid

P&K orgs, I'm sure this is 100% relatable ⤵️⤵️

📢 We should all be able to fulfil our potential, regardless of where we live.

Join us for the next meeting of the CPG on Poverty to discuss our inquiry into rural poverty.

🗓️ 22 May, 2-3pm
📍Hybrid (online and Scottish Parliament)
🔗 Register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/cross-party-…

Thanks to everyone who came to the Trauma Industrial Complex launch tonight at the Royal Society of Edinburgh - I take my hat off to the organisers who really gave this campaign the best possible start!

Its such a buzz when something that started in your head eventually exists in the world.…

Blown away by Darren McGarvey's 'Trauma Industrial Complex' lecture for the Royal Society of Edinburgh event tonight.

Cannot wait to read the next book about the darker side of trauma and lived experience.

Amazing. Authenticity in bounds. Unapologetic disclosure.

Because a Foodbank relocation isn't quite stressful enough 🔽🔽

Do we need to change what we look for in leaders? Most organisations & systems recruit leaders who are a safe pair of hands to competently manage status quo. What if organisations set out to find dissatisfied creators of a rebel alliance against structural inequality & status quo

'If you stand for equality, then you’re a feminist.'

Happy Birthday to our Goodwill Ambassador, @‌EmmaWatson.

HeForShe

I met Shemaa through Amina MWRC not long after she arrived in the city. Incredibly proud 🥰🥰

Exactly what Annie McCormack said. A terrific #thirdsector job with a terrific bunch and a superstar leader ⤵️⤵️

'Now is the time to defuse & de-escalate.

Now is the time for maximum restraint.

Now is the time to step back from the brink.'

-- António Guterres told Sunday's emergency Security Council session on the Middle East. un.org/sg/en/content/…

If you fancy losing some sleep this evening give this podcast episode a go 🔽🔽

Another busy weekend for the Saints Fans Supporting Foodbanks squad with collections for Perth & Kinross Foodbank at the games against Kilmarnock FC and Gartcairn Women.

Amazing effort from everyone and a terrific pre-move boost to the warehouse 🫶🏻

Love it when my favourite quotes reappears sporadically.

Life feels like a constant storm at times. Only thing we can do is keep pushing on and learn our way through it 🥰🥰