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Julie Bentley

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Proud to be a UK Charity sector leader.

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Festivities

26.12.2025 19:21 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Strawberry πŸ“ picking today

07.06.2025 20:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This #VolunteersWeek a huge THANK YOU to all the wonderful people who give their time to @samaritans πŸ™πŸ’š What you do really makes a difference.

02.06.2025 12:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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What a day. Always feel so proud to see so many fantastic people running as #TeamSamaritans and great to see so many volunteers today too. Thanks runners and supportersπŸ’šπŸ™

27.04.2025 18:55 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

London Marathon Day, I’ve loved the event since running it 20+ years ago and living on the route for 15 years, cheering along the extraordinary charity runners yearly. A HUGE shout out for the 300 SUPERSTAR Samaritans runners today. So many people with such compelling personal stories. πŸ’šπŸ™

27.04.2025 08:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Good to spend some time in Dublin this week with colleagues from Ireland and Northern Ireland

13.04.2025 11:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Great to join Isle of White Samaritans over the weekend. Thanks πŸ™ for having me πŸ’š

24.03.2025 14:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I have marked my 56th birthday this weekend. On the one hand I think β€œwhat! 56??!! On the other I feel hugely grateful for this fulfilling life I have had and the good health I have enjoyed to date. It should never be taken for granted

23.03.2025 21:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks to Putney Samaritans for hosting a visit with Baroness Merron to talk all things Mental Health πŸ’šπŸ™

19.03.2025 21:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Regulator warns charities of bogus letters sent on its behalf

The regulator said fraudulent letters have been sent on its behalf to charities and trustees recently.

The bogus letters usually ask charities to take actions such as removing trustees or chief executives, releasing funds as part of a grant or providing documents such as passports or utility bills.

18.03.2025 13:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Larger charities urged to engage in β€˜generous’ partnerships with smaller organisations

Chief executives of sector umbrella bodies NCVO and @acevo.bsky.social have urged larger charities to engage in β€œgenerous” collaborations with smaller organisations

18.03.2025 13:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Abolishing NHS England Became 'Inevitable' – But What Happens Next? Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that NHS England will be abolished and absorbed into the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC), in...

The announcement that NHS England will be abolished came as a surprise to many within the organisation itself

A source close to Wes Streeting said the move had become "inevitable" over "the last few weeks"

@zoecrowther.bsky.social goes inside perhaps the Labour government's boldest move yet πŸ‘‡

13.03.2025 17:47 πŸ‘ 56 πŸ” 23 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 5

A day on the road visiting Samaritans branches in Solihull, Walsall and Brierley Hill. Good to spend time with some of our wonderful volunteers πŸ™πŸ’š

07.03.2025 20:56 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Blue sky and spring blossom #AndBreath

02.03.2025 18:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pro-Ukraine protests erupt across US after Trump and Vance β€˜ambush’ Zelenskyy Demonstrators surge in Vermont, New York City and Boston after Oval Office debacle with US president and vice-president Protests against the Trump administration erupted across the US on Saturday following an unprecedented Oval Office clash, wherein…

Pro-Ukraine protests erupt across US after Trump and Vance β€˜ambush’ Zelenskyy

02.03.2025 18:14 πŸ‘ 875 πŸ” 178 πŸ’¬ 16 πŸ“Œ 5
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UK Prime Minister Starmer hugs Zelensky as he welcomes him to 10 Downing Street.

This is how you welcome the leader of the free world.

01.03.2025 17:28 πŸ‘ 29273 πŸ” 5545 πŸ’¬ 578 πŸ“Œ 340
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I have an essay deadline approaching, have been sitting staring at a blank laptop screen for far too long!!🫣

09.02.2025 11:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Charity sector bodies urge government to prioritise multi-year funding

The Civil Society Group has called on the government to prioritise long-term financial support for charities and their local commissioners as part of its ongoing spending review.

21.01.2025 13:00 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œThe world’s richest man has decided that the world’s richest country shouldn't help some of the world’s poorest people”

06.02.2025 23:48 πŸ‘ 756 πŸ” 249 πŸ’¬ 29 πŸ“Œ 12
A pink graphic providing helpline contact details for Time to Talk Day. The text at the top reads: β€˜If you need to chat this Time To Talk Day.’ Below, it lists different support services with their contact numbers:
	β€’	Mind: 0300 102 1234 (Open 9am-6pm weekdays)
	β€’	Samaritans: 116 123 (Always open)
	β€’	Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): 0800 58 58 58 (Open 5pm - midnight)
	β€’	C.A.L.L. (for people in Wales): 0800 132 737 (Always open)
	β€’	The Mix (for under 25s): Text THEMIX to 85258 (Always open)

At the bottom, a call-to-action reads: β€˜Share and save this post.’

A pink graphic providing helpline contact details for Time to Talk Day. The text at the top reads: β€˜If you need to chat this Time To Talk Day.’ Below, it lists different support services with their contact numbers: β€’ Mind: 0300 102 1234 (Open 9am-6pm weekdays) β€’ Samaritans: 116 123 (Always open) β€’ Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): 0800 58 58 58 (Open 5pm - midnight) β€’ C.A.L.L. (for people in Wales): 0800 132 737 (Always open) β€’ The Mix (for under 25s): Text THEMIX to 85258 (Always open) At the bottom, a call-to-action reads: β€˜Share and save this post.’

Just leaving this here πŸ’™ Today is #TimeToTalk Day, take action and share this post to remind others that it's okay to reach out for help πŸ’­

06.02.2025 06:37 πŸ‘ 172 πŸ” 139 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 15
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β€˜Woke’ National Trust SLAMMED for 'Head of Inclusivity' job - 40k a year for THREE days a week, huge pension, 32 days off and more The ultra-progressive institution saw membership drop last year as it pursued various woke policies including mandatory vegan food quotas in cafes and slavery reports

If you’d like to apply for this job at our β€˜ultra-progressive institution’ please visit the National Trust Jobs website. NB our member retention has remained higher than average throughout the cost of living crisis and visits & donations have increased. www.gbnews.com/news/nationa...

02.02.2025 09:21 πŸ‘ 1439 πŸ” 370 πŸ’¬ 78 πŸ“Œ 24
Trudeau: Canada will retaliate with 25% tariffs on $155B of U.S. goods
Trudeau: Canada will retaliate with 25% tariffs on $155B of U.S. goods YouTube video by CBC News

Here's the speech if you haven't heard it. 13 minutes of your time. Share it with your American friends and neighbours, because they won't see it otherwise. Circulate it in Mexico and Denmark, France and the UK, Panama and Germany, Poland and Estonia, and especially -- especially -- Ukraine.

02.02.2025 04:38 πŸ‘ 7215 πŸ” 4246 πŸ’¬ 186 πŸ“Œ 455
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30.01.2025 20:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Linking LGBTQ+ inclusion to paedophilia is a toxic and dangerous trope.

Please take action to urge Sky to pull their ads from GB News: actionstorm.org/petitions/cu...

30.01.2025 14:07 πŸ‘ 509 πŸ” 201 πŸ’¬ 39 πŸ“Œ 45

A long day of travels but great to spend time with Samaritans colleagues and visiting some fabulous volunteers in Aberystwyth πŸ’šπŸ™

30.01.2025 20:31 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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27.01.2025 09:46 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Donald Trump is not Humanist, but Assisted Dying is!
Donald Trump is not Humanist, but Assisted Dying is! YouTube video by Deep Humanism

The first Two Humanists discussion is up - here I talk with friend and colleague @andrewcopson.bsky.social, Chief Executive of @humanists.uk, about 2 topical issues every 2 weeks! We discuss the inauguration of Donald Trump, and the Assisted Dying bill in the UK from a Humanist perspective. Enjoy!

26.01.2025 23:33 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸ“’ Our flagship Broken Plate will be published this week!

It looks at the trends impacting the UK's food system and the actions needed from policymakers to ensure everyone can afford healthy and sustainable food.

πŸ‘€ Keep an eye out on our socials for more...
#BrokenPlate

27.01.2025 09:39 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Radio 5 Live - Listen Live - BBC Sounds Listen live to BBC Radio 5 Live on BBC Sounds

Our CEO, Tom Lawson, is live on @bbc5live.bsky.social discussing the #CostofLivingCrisis and how financial insecurity is affecting millions of families.

Tune in now to hear how we're working to provide practical solutions and fight for a fairer social security system: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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