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Equality Trust @equalitytrust.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

@aplecollective.bsky.social are experts in ethical, lived experience–led policy & practice. Our new Taking Voice Seriously Toolkit shows you how to listen, act & embed lived experience in YOUR work, ethically & effectively. Ready to take voice seriously? Click here👉 www.aplecollective.c...

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aplecollective.bsky.social @aplecollective.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Check out our blog "APLE Collective, Taking Voice Seriously and Why IDEP 2025 Matters" kindly shared by our friends at @equalitytrust.bsky.social #IDEP2025 supporters.equalitytrust.org.uk/civicrm/mail...

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aplecollective.bsky.social @aplecollective.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

✨ Meet Tracy – born in 1974.. This #IDEP2025, we’re reflecting on how poverty and inequality have changed across generations. Tracy says that social media is the hardest thing about being a child in poverty today, but has hope for future generations.

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Thrive Teesside @thriveteesside.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

This #IDEP2025, we’re spotlighting Ghosts, a powerful new anthology by Thriving Women. It explores poverty, inequality & systemic injustice, giving voice to stories often overlooked. Watch their visual poem here: youtu.be/MBuNSJ1EvEc

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Thrive Teesside @thriveteesside.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

"Existence is ours in our own perfect way You may not see us but we’re here to stay We’re Thriving Women, our words are worthy Include our voices and eradicate poverty" thrive-teesside.org.uk/ghosts-by-th... #IDEP2025

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Ghosts By Thriving Women Ghosts is a compelling new anthology of poetry by Thriving Women, a collective of women with lived experience of poverty and exclusion. Facilitated by Thrive Teesside and Tees...

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aplecollective.bsky.social @aplecollective.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

✨ Meet Amanda – born in 1969. This #IDEP2025, we’re reflecting on how poverty and inequality have changed across generations. In 1969, many working class families lived in overcrowded housing and struggled to make ends meet.

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aplecollective.bsky.social @aplecollective.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

✨ Meet Caroline – born in 1957. This #IDEP2025, we’re reflecting on how poverty and inequality have changed across generations. Caroline grew up as the UK expanded social support, yet many families still faced poverty, overcrowded housing, and limited opportunities.

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aplecollective.bsky.social @aplecollective.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

✨ Meet Patricia – born in 1957. This #IDEP2025, we’re reflecting on how poverty and inequality have changed across generations. Patricia grew up in post-war Britain, rationing had ended but many families still faced poverty, housing shortages, and limited opportunities.

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aplecollective.bsky.social @aplecollective.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

✨ Meet Phil – born in 1984. This #IDEP2025, we’re reflecting on how poverty and inequality have changed across generations. 1984: The miners’ strike began, putting thousands of families at risk of poverty and hardship.

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Equality Trust @equalitytrust.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

@aplecollective.bsky.social is building a sustainable grassroots network across the UK to raise awareness of poverty, challenge stigma and help eradicate it. We must build a world of empathy and create a safer space where those of us with hidden disabilities can be seen and heard. #IDEP2025

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aplecollective.bsky.social @aplecollective.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

✨ Meet Miles – born in 1969. This #IDEP2025, we’re reflecting on how poverty and inequality have changed across generations. Miles grew up as the UK began expanding child welfare and social support- but poverty and inequality were still a daily reality for many families.

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aplecollective.bsky.social @aplecollective.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

✨ Meet Steve – born in 1974. This #IDEP2025, we’re reflecting on how poverty and inequality have changed across generations. In 1974, Labour introduced the Social Security Act to strengthen support for low-income families, but what does growing up in poverty look like today?

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Equality Trust @equalitytrust.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

To mark #IDEP2025 @aplecollective.bsky.social are taking over our social channels today. Look out for posts from them throughout the day and find their guest blog on the importance of #IDEP2025 and their new Taking Voice Seriously Toolkit here 👉 equalitytrust.org.uk...

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Equality Trust @equalitytrust.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

@aplecollective.bsky.social is a national collective of individuals & organisations with lived experience of poverty. We raise awareness, challenge stigma & work towards eradicating poverty- standing together to ensure lived experience voices are heard in uncertain times. #IDEP2025

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aplecollective.bsky.social @aplecollective.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

✨ What are you doing for the International Day to End Poverty (17 Oct)? We want to hear how you’re addressing poverty with lived experience- from events, campaigns, or creative projects. www.aplecollective.com/idep-2025/ 🗺️ Share your plans and we’ll add you to our #LightUpTheUKMap!

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Ending Social and Institutional Maltreatment: Listening to Hidden Disabilities Through Taking Voice Seriously This year, for the International Day to End Poverty (IDEP), the theme, identified by the U...

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aplecollective.bsky.social @aplecollective.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

DON'T FORGET! Our FREE webinar is this Thursday at 10-11:30am Taking Voice Seriously – How to take an ethical and effective approach to listening to lived experience within your work. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/taking-voi...

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Taking Voice Seriously WEBINAR with APLE Collective

Taking Voice Seriously – How to take an ethical and effective approach to listening to lived experience within YOUR work.

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the WelfareExperiences project @welfare-experience.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

How do experiences of claiming social security look in different countries? A fab online panel on 6th October are discussing first findings from @welfare-experience.bsky.social , sign up at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/welfare-ex...

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Welfare Experiences Webinar

Join our webinar to hear new findings on lived experiences of Universal Credit

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ATD Fourth World UK @atd-fourthworld-uk.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

As we prepare for the United Nations International Day to #EndPoverty, this is a powerful video from Francesca Crozier-Roche. @socialchoices.bsky.social @atd4thworld.bsky.social @aplecollective.bsky.social

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aplecollective.bsky.social @aplecollective.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Are you looking to take an ethical and effective approach to listening to lived experience within your work? We would like to invite you to our Webinar on 9th October 10-11.30am- www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/taking-voi...

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Taking Voice Seriously – How to take an ethical and effective approach to listening to lived experience within YOUR work.

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aplecollective.bsky.social @aplecollective.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

📢 Join us for our upcoming webinar: Taking Voice Seriously – How to take an ethical and effective approach to listening to lived experience within YOUR work 🗓️ Wed 9th Oct | ⏰ 10–11.30am | 💻 Online

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aplecollective.bsky.social @aplecollective.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Great to hear our Chair of Trustees, Brian Scott, speaking live with @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social about our partnership to tackle #DigitalExclusion! @povertytruthscot.bsky.social @jrf-uk.bsky.social

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aplecollective.bsky.social @aplecollective.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Together we are discussing what being 'left behind' means. - Your voice and opinions not being listened to - Missing education, skills and employment opportunities - Being physically left behind due to transport and accessibility issues

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Lived Insights 💬 @livedinsightsyork.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

We're heading to Frimhurst, Kent for the annual @aplecollective.bsky.social gathering hosted by @atd-fourthworld-uk.bsky.social at Frimhurst Family House. Always a highlight - bringing together people with lived experience for workshops, reflection and collective action. Can’t wait to see everyone!

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aplecollective.bsky.social @aplecollective.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

The APLE Collective are back together at Frimhurst! 🌿 Today we're exploring what a 'Just Transition' means for communities experiencing poverty- and how climate justice & sustainability must include everyone. @royalholloway.bsky.social

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aplecollective.bsky.social @aplecollective.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

📣 It’s #APLEMonth! This June we’re celebrating lived experience leadership with: 🌟 Volunteers Week 🏡 Our annual Frimhurst gathering 📚 Spotlighting our #TakingVoiceSeriously work Follow along, get involved, and help us amplify voices that matter.

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aplecollective.bsky.social @aplecollective.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

APLE Collective are deeply concerned for the physical and mental health of people in receipt of social security, who are left in the dark. #WelfareReform #SocialSecurity #LivedExperience

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aplecollective.bsky.social @aplecollective.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

🌱 Hey everyone! We are the APLE Collective, a collective led by people and organisations with lived experience of poverty, working together to create real change. Our name stands for Addressing Poverty with Lived Experience because that’s at the heart of everything we do. #TakingVoiceSeriously

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