Reposted by @aladdinpr.bsky.socialHassinator @hassinator.bsky.social · 13/09/2026a great letter in the times today. perhaps worth sharing in these troubled times. #RNLI #heroes 4059762393
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 06/08/2026NEWS: Volunteering rates rise but remain below pre-pandemic levels www.thirdsector.co.uk/volunteering...thirdsector.co.ukVolunteering rates rise but remain below pre-pandemic levelsThe figures come from the government’s Community Engagement Survey 000
Reposted by @aladdinpr.bsky.socialMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 04/08/2026🟠 The Amber Heat-Health Alert remains in place until 9am Wednesday. Drink plenty of water, avoid the hottest part of the day where possible and look out for those with health conditions, older people, and young children and babies who might struggle to keep cool.standard.co.ukAmber heat health alert for London as temperatures to soarA previous heat-health alert had been upgraded to an amber warning with temperatures expected to rise above 30C 621858
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Remembering those who lost their lives and who were injured or harmed on 7 July 2005 www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-3325... 000
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 29/06/2026NEWS: “First hard evidence” of legal advice improving lives www.legalfutures.co.uk/latest-news/...legalfutures.co.uk“First hard evidence” of legal advice improving livesGroundbreaking research has provided “the first hard evidence” that legal advice for low-income households improves lives – increasing incomes and improving mental health. 000
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 25/06/2026NEWS: Charity cleared by commission after Farage complaint www.thirdsector.co.uk/charity-clea...thirdsector.co.ukCharity cleared by commission after Farage complaintThe Reform UK leader had claimed the Hope Unlimited Charitable Trust had breached charity law by distributing leaflets supporting Andy Burnham in the Makerfield by-election 010
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 17/06/2026This looks like it reflects the worsening salary situation for many UK charity workers www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/charity...civilsociety.co.ukCharity wage growth has lagged private sector by £8.5bn over past decade, finds PBE 000
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 10/06/2026NEWS: London launches fresh push to strip unsafe cladding faster londonemergenciestrust.org.uk/news/london-... 000
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 08/06/2026NEWS: Seb Elsworth to step down as CEO of @access-si.bsky.social access-socialinvestment.org.uk/news-and-ins...access-socialinvestment.org.ukSeb Elsworth to step down as CEO of AccessMaking social investment work better for charities and social enterprises. Helping them to become more financially sustainable and reach more people. 000
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Another Chelsea legend has gone. Farewell Bobby Tambling www.chelseafc.com/en/news/arti...chelseafc.comBobby Tambling 1941-2026Chelsea Football Club has very sadly lost one of our most legendary players with the passing of Bobby Tambling at the age of 84. 000
Reposted by @aladdinpr.bsky.socialMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 03/06/2026Today, wreaths were laid to remember all those who lost their lives in the London Bridge terror attack nine years ago. We will never forget what happened on that day. London will continue to stand united against hatred in all its forms. 010915
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 20/04/2026WEBINAR: Leading charities in a hostile environment bit.ly/4vGKQml 000
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 15/04/2026NEWS: Grenfell memorial government funding approved bbc.in/480O4a9bbc.inGrenfell Tower memorial funding approved by governmentA law that would fund a memorial to those who died in the 2017 fire has passed through House of Lords. 000
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 14/04/2026NEWS: @access-si.bsky.social is looking for an exceptional individual to Chair the charity bit.ly/4sxB2bobit.lyAccess – The Foundation for Social Investment 001
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 25/03/2026NEWS: BBC Series Highlights the Lasting Impact of Violence bit.ly/4bUIveG 001
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 22/03/2026Remembering those who lost their lives and who were injured and harmed in the 2017 terror attack at #Westminster bbc.in/3rR9IZG 000
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 09/02/2026NEWS: The Oversight Trust reveals next chief bit.ly/3ZrMzx3bit.lyThe Oversight Trust reveals next chiefMike Barber succeeds Alastair Ballantyne, who plans to retire after five years in the role 010
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 06/02/2026NEWS: New CEO for Oversight Trust bit.ly/4tktwCz 000
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 28/01/2026NEWS: @access-si.bsky.social fills gap in social investment market , says review 001
Reposted by @aladdinpr.bsky.socialAccess - The Foundation for Social Investment @access-si.bsky.social · 28/01/2026We welcome the independent review, commissioned by the Oversight Trust, which recognises the progress made in strengthening the social investment market and supporting smaller charities and social enterprises. 131
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 28/01/2026NEWS: Investor fills gap in social investment market , says review bit.ly/4t3u2EL 000
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 19/01/2026NEWS: London Communities Emergencies Partnership (LCEP), with the support of London Resilience, is inviting charities, community, and faith organisations across London to take part in a new Community Resilience Capabilities Project bit.ly/4pKjAiAbit.lyCommunity Resilience Capabilities Project - London PlusThe London Communities Emergencies Partnership had a 2025 summer preparedness event - find videos of all the presentations here. 030
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 12/12/2025NEWS: Charity staff, volunteers and beneficiaries feeling ‘increasingly unsafe’, report warns - See more at: bit.ly/4rQiS5Gbit.lyCharity staff, volunteers and beneficiaries feeling ‘increasingly unsafe’, report warns 020
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 11/12/2025NEWS: Climate of fear having a 'direct and damaging' effect on charities' work, report warns bit.ly/4qn3IUbbit.lyClimate of fear having a 'direct and damaging' effect on charities' work, report warnsThe findings echo points heard at a recent Third Sector roundtable discussion with people from charities supporting refugees and migrants 020
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 10/12/2025NEWS: Council leader embroiled in social media posting scandal resigns bit.ly/44kxvnObit.lyCouncil leader embroiled in social media posting scandal resigns | LocalGovA Reform UK council leader accused of posting racist comments on social media has resigned. 010
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 09/12/2025I’ve just voted for 'Welcome Changes Everything' by City of Sanctuary UK in the @SmileyCFA You should view and vote here too smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/welcom... #CharityFilmAwards #cfa26 #charitysmileycharityfilmawards.comWelcome Changes EverythingCity of Sanctuary connects local groups - schools, councils, libraries, faith communities - to build practical welcome. Because when we build communities… 010
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 29/11/2025Remembering #FishmongersHall bit.ly/3QEF9lc 110
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 27/11/2025NEWS: Greater transparency from investors needed to build ‘trust’ in for-profit sector, new report says bit.ly/48kFXEO 000
Reposted by @aladdinpr.bsky.socialCroydon Community Energy @croydoncommenergy.bsky.social · 22/11/2025As we approach #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay, share these resources with those in need. debtfreeadvice.com www.gov.uk/check-benefi... service.croydon.gov.uk/place/w/webp... www.croydon.gov.uk/hsf www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/psr-form @nea.org.uk #Croydon #FuelPoverty #London 032
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 24/11/2025New National Day to Honour Victims and Survivors of Terrorism bit.ly/3XisQyL 000
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 24/11/2025Design Team Appointed to Create Grenfell Tower Memorial bit.ly/4rhkPrp 000
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 19/11/2025NEWS: Tributes to Geoffrey Bindman, old-school lawyer who was a ‘significant force for good’: www.camdennewjournal.co.uk/article/old-...camdennewjournal.co.ukTributes to Geoffrey Bindman, old-school lawyer who was a ‘significant force for good'Founder of King's Cross law firm dies at 92 010
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 18/11/2025NEWS: Covid Memorial Wall Will Be Preserved bit.ly/4844RZ5 062
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 17/11/2025NEWS: Hundreds of charities refuse ‘immoral’ proposals to mandate volunteering for refugees bit.ly/4p3dKcRbit.lyHundreds of charities refuse ‘immoral’ proposals to mandate volunteering for refugeesThe charities say they will not work with coerced volunteers, in a letter to the Home Secretary 010
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 13/11/2025Always a good idea to check your facts before offering an opinion I think bit.ly/4qYnsycbit.lyTrust rejects criticism after Tory MP incorrectly claims new role would be ‘dishonestly’ funded by donationsThe grantmaker says it is funded by its endowment and does not fundraise 000
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 23/10/2025NEWS: Four Investment frontrunners launch UK Dormant Assets Scheme bit.ly/42Up3Ld 000
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 22/10/2025NEWS: London Joins Forces to Tackle Flooding bit.ly/4owubNS 000
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 20/10/2025NEWS: : ‘Outdated and harmful’: Council bailiff use soars 30% www.localgov.co.uk/Outdated-and...localgov.co.uk‘Outdated and harmful’: Council bailiff use soars 30% | LocalGovThe use of bailiffs by local authorities in England and Wales has surged by 30% in just two years, according to new analysis from Debt Justice. 000
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 20/10/2025NEWS: 110m hours of volunteering by older people lost annually due to 'post-pandemic slump' shar.es/agzJ5Wshar.es110m hours of volunteering by older people lost annually due to 'post-pandemic slump' 000
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 17/10/2025The Charity Commission will support charities that are protecting staff and volunteers from abuse and dismiss any complaints it receives that aim to weaponise sector organisations, its interim chair has said. - See more at: www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/commiss...civilsociety.co.ukCommission chair pledges to dismiss complaints that ‘seek to weaponise’ charities 000
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 12/10/2025Having a clear out and found this short article I wrote for the Camden Magazine nearly 40 years ago. Just goes to show that sanctuary has a long and honourable history here in the UK. More info here: bit.ly/4oicCBb 010
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 05/10/2025Remembering those who lost their lives and who were injured in the 1999 #LabrokeGrove rail disaster bit.ly/36oh0cY 010
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 04/10/2025CALL FOR EVIDENCE: Independent Review of @access-si.bsky.social – The Foundation for Social Investment bit.ly/4mLKZ28 021
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 25/09/2025NEWS: Immigration charity hit by social media ‘harassment’ after Telegraph front page shar.es/agyiTyshar.es 010
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 24/09/2025NEWS: Football clubs partner with Government to help young people into work bit.ly/4gDdwpb 010
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 18/09/2025NEWS: Top charity chiefs ‘five times more likely to be privately educated’ bit.ly/3K1ODaJbit.lyTop charity chiefs ‘five times more likely to be privately educated’The Sutton Trust’s annual Elitist Britain report finds that 34 per cent of the charity chiefs considered were privately educated, compared with 7 per cent of the general population 010
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 17/09/2025NEWS: Thousands raised for charity affected by arson attack on MP’s office shar.es/agytl1shar.es 010
aladdinpr.bsky.social @aladdinpr.bsky.social · 20/08/2025Remembering the 51 people who lost their lives in the 1989 #Marchioness disaster bit.ly/38HHCVr 030