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BREAKING - #Rosebank oilfield just given go-ahead - the greatest act of environmental vandalism in my lifetime, causing emissions equal to 28 lowest income countries, busting #climate targets & doing nothing for energy security since vast majority is for export #climatecriminals

There is no evidence from published Home Office data or analysis to support the home secretary's claims. In fact, official data shows that nearly three quarters of decisions relating to those who claim protection based on their sexuality or gender are granted asylum in the UK.

Today's news from Croydon is heartbreaking & my prayers are with those impacted. Tonight I've had a 15 yr old in mind, murdered 10+ yrs ago by a boy she rejected. Hers was one of 9 cases that led to Contextual Safeguarding. It's complex, it's not new, & change is long overdue.

NYC 3 months apart. The climate crisis will manifest in hundreds of ways and we need to be ready

In the 2021 census 0.2% identified as trans, and 0.1% in Non binary ways. If watching rich powerful people bully minorities isn't enough to irk you, you should be angry that policies that only impact 0.3% of the population, are being touted as this governments priorities.

I presented an IMAX movie called Fungi: Web of Life, narrated by Björk who speaks the story with inimitable magic and sensitivity. It features astonishing fungal time lapse photography from some of the best fungal photographers working today. Full trailer: youtu.be/YCf7YywIBZ8

We (TransCap Initiative) have been exploring how #Philanthropy can amplify its impact by strategically partnering with other forms of capital. Dominic Hofstetter and I have written a short piece on how philanthropy can play a part in #SystemicInvesting medium.com/transformation…

My TransCap Initiative colleague Hannah Paterson and I wrote a piece about the relevance of systemic investing for foundations. medium.com/transformation…

This was definitely the best thing I did at The National Lottery Community Fund amazing example of trusting communities to do incredible things. Check out all the learning from the Leaders with Lived Experience Programme: lex-project.co.uk

One of my favourite sequences from the upcoming IMAX movie, Fungi: Web of Life. Björk explains how a fungal spore becomes a mycelial network. The astonishing footage is by Wim van Egmond. I'll post a series of clips from the film in the coming days. Stay tuned!

"I live off £30 a month." A Joseph Rowntree Foundation report estimates the number of people experiencing ‘destitution’, which it defines as having a very low income or having to go without basic supplies, has more than doubled in the last five years in the UK.

This is my Out Of Office. I am off on parental leave until 5th December. You can probably get what you were going to ask me for over at Participatory Grantmakers. They are lovely. 🥰👋

Logging on briefly in between the baby cuddles to share this wonderful conversation I had with Naomi Hattaway. I really enjoyed the depths we went into and the reflection on setting up and stepping back from Participatory Grantmakers and all my life transitions: naomihattaway.com/podcast/hannah…

In our latest blog, Natasha Friend, Director of @Camden_Giving, encourages funders to consider Participatory Grantmaking and highlights the challenges of measuring its impact. thinknpc.org/blog/measuring… #ParticipatoryGrantmaking #Funding #Charity #Impact

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The British Youth Council is sad to announce its permanent closure after more than 75 years of championing the voices of young people. bit.ly/3Pvpyoe

I’m on the hunt for Umbrella Company’s - companies in the UK that can be a proxy employer if the employer is outside the UK. Any leads? Or recommendations? Or companies to avoid?!

I am having some issues trying to get event insurance. If you are and org based in Switzerland and have managed to get insurance for an event you are hosting outside of Switzerland please let me know who and how!!