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Glasgow Centre for Population Health @thegcph.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

📢 New Blog! Following on from the fourth Cash First Communities conference this past June, Director of @ifanuk.bsky.social Sabine Goodwin, reflects on the Glasgow Cash First Project and its learning in our latest guest blog. www.gcph.co.uk/latest/news-...

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Lessons from Glasgow’s Cash First partnership project

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Cost of Living Action @costoflivingaction.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

As the new Prime Minister @andyburnham promises action on the cost of living in the short and long term, COLA has coordinated a letter from a group of organisations representing millions of people on what that action should look like. www.costoflivingaction.org.uk/resources/le...

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Organisations representing millions tell new PM: cost of living crisis needs structural fix, not sticking plasters (Press Release) - Cost of Living Action

Organisations representing millions tell new PM: cost of living crisis needs structural fix, not sticking plasters

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Trussell Scotland @trussellscot.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

What’s next for #CashFirst in Scotland? Read our Senior Policy Manager’s @carahilton.bsky.social’s joint blog with Sabine Goodwin, Director of @ifanuk.bsky.social 👉 bit.ly/CashFirstCon...

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Independent Food Aid Network @ifanuk.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

How the Crisis and Resilience Fund can help end the need for food banks by IFAN's @sabinegoodwin.bsky.social for @bigissue.com #CashFirst

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Charlotte White @charlottemwhite.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

A great day yesterday, we saw the government's publication of the Crisis and Resilience Fund guidance. This will be transformative for households on low incomes. See this piece by @sabinegoodwin.bsky.social for the Big Issue

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How the Crisis and Resilience Fund can help end the need for food banks

As new information is published around the £1 billion Crisis and Resilience Fund, the Independent Food Aid Network's Sabine Goodwin shares her thoughts.

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Helen Barnard @helenbarnard.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Update: DWP just published guidance for the new Crisis and Resilience Fund launching later this year. It's been great working with partners @ifanuk.bsky.social @policyinpractice.bsky.social & others to ensure it's designed to support people at risk of needing a food bank. www.gov.uk/government/p...

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The Crisis and Resilience Fund: Guidance for local authorities in England (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029)

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Helen Barnard @helenbarnard.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Excellent to publish @trusselluk.bsky.social & @policyinpractice.bsky.social report: shows how new Local Crisis & Resilience Fund can stop financial shocks spiralling into hardship. CRF is a big step towards government's promise to end the need for emergency food. www.trussell.org.uk/news-and-res...

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Resetting local crisis support in England | Trussell

Our recommendations for the new Crisis and Resilience Fund to ensure it delivers effective support to people faced with a financial crisis and plays a role in ending the need for food banks.

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Independent Food Aid Network @ifanuk.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Great to see as @ifanuk.bsky.social's 'Worrying About Money?' resource project (www.foodaidnetwork.org.uk/cash-first-leaflets) referenced as a good practice example in terms of helping people to navigate their way towards #cashfirst or income-focused local advice services and support...

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Child Poverty Action Group @cpaguk.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Scrapping the two-child limit will be transformational for children.

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Child Poverty Action Group @cpaguk.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Scrapping the two-child limit will be transformational for children. This is a much-needed fresh start in our country’s efforts to eradicate child poverty and while there is more to do it gives us strong foundations to build on. 1/2

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Independent Food Aid Network @ifanuk.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

We’ve joined @cpaguk.bsky.social & 100+ others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit. Every child deserves the best start in life. By fully scrapping the two-child limit the government can deliver a decisive shift in children’s opportunities, and in the UK's potential.

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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

By-and-for organisations are a critical part of society. They providing essential services and a voice for communities and populations often missing or excluded from the workplace, the charity landscape, and within spheres of influence and policymaking. Learn more: neweconomics.org/2025/09/buil...

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Built by us

Understanding the distinctiveness of by-and-for organisations

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Prof Ruth Patrick @ruthpatrick0.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

I can’t envisage a child poverty strategy which garners any credibility without fully scrapping the two-child limit. Unconvinced? Check out (even better share) this summary of the peer-reviewed evidence base @kittyjstewart.bsky.social @aaronreeves.bsky.social largerfamilies.study/publications...

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Big Issue @bigissue.com · 31/10/2025

Backed by leading anti-poverty and children’s charities, Big Issue wants to see the government setting clear targets to ending child poverty

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Big Issue wants the government to set targets to end child poverty

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Charlotte White @charlottemwhite.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Great to represent @ifanuk.bsky.social in Parliament this morning at the launch of @turn2us.org.uk new campaign. A brilliant event for a campaign that is desperately needed. Our social security system should be there for all of us when we need it. #stopthestigma #fixthesystem

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 30/10/2025

We’re here setting up at the House of Commons, ready to meet your MPs and talk to them about how we can change the social security system. Find out more about our campaign and how you can get involved: www.turn2us.org.uk/stop-the-stigma #StoptheStigma #FixtheSystem

A group of Turn2us staff and Co-production Partner set up a room in parliament for our event.

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Kartik Raj @kartikraj.eurosky.social · 29/10/2025

Suspending SNAP would affect many many many people on low incomes in the USA’s and negatively impact on their rights to food, social security and an adequate standard of living. More here. ⬇️⬇️

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Wellbeing Economy Alliance Scotland @weallscotland.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

We're delighted to share our Manifesto for a #WellbeingEconomy co-created with our members. Our manifesto highlights how we can change the rules of our economy, using bold, achievable and transformative policies that put people and planet first. www.weallscotland.org/_files/ugd/e...

text along the top says 'Manifesto for a Wellbeing Economy' underneath is a picture of two women holding signs that say 'Let's redesign our economy for people and planet.' and 'Put justice and compassion at the heart of our economy.'

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Emma Jackson @mrsemmajacko.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Today was about hope. Hope for a better Scotland where all of us have enough to flourish. To stand beside friends and colleagues and demand this loudly was a complete joy. #ScotlandDemandsBetter

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Independent Food Aid Network @ifanuk.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Independent Food Aid Network member organisations are proud to be marching today alongside @trussellscot.bsky.social food bank teams, other campaigners, and people from across the length and breadth of Scotland We'll see you there! #ScotlandDemandsBetter @povertyalliance.org

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The Poverty Alliance @povertyalliance.org · 24/10/2025

📢1 day to go! What: #ScotlandDemandsBetter march & rally Where: Edinburgh, assemble at the Scottish Parliament from 10am and then march onto The Meadows Who: Everyone demanding a decent and dignified life free from poverty. Why: Because change happens when we stand together and demand it

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The Poverty Alliance @povertyalliance.org · 24/10/2025

📢Banners and flags at the ready! Thanks to everyone who has given us a sneak peak at the banners, flags and placards you have created ahead of #ScotlandDemandsBetter. Drop a pic of in the comments so we can look our for your creations! #WeDemandBetter

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The Poverty Alliance @povertyalliance.org · 20/10/2025

⏳5 days to go! Join us on Saturday 25th October for the march for all of us #ScotlandDemandsBetter 📍Assembly from 10am outside the Scottish Parliament before marching onto The Meadows for a rally with inspirational speakers and live music! Join us: www.scotland-demands-better.com/supporters

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Trussell @trusselluk.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

❗ The two-child limit is pushing families to food banks. This policy is cruel. And it's time to end it. Email your MP to call on the Chancellor to end the two-child limit 👉 bit.ly/4ovyIAj

A screenshot of a notes app on iPhone. It reads: The two-child limit pushes 109 children into poverty EVERY DAY. Families are living in cold, unsafe homes, parents are skipping meals, families are terrified about how they'll pay the bills. The solution is to end the two-child limit. Email your MP now

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The Poverty Alliance @povertyalliance.org · 16/10/2025

📣 On Sat 25 Oct, join us in Edinburgh as #WeDemandBetter! 🕚 Start: 11am at Scottish Parliament 🚶March through the city 🎉 Rally at The Meadows for music, speeches, food & family fun! Find out more: www.scotland-demands-better.com/march-and-ra...

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Tilly Robinson-Miles @tillyrobinsonmiles.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

HAPPY WORLD FOOD DAY! Great to be facilitating at the 2nd Public Diners Conference in Edinburgh. Looking forward to a day of connection, questioning and good food. @nourishscotland.bsky.social

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The Poverty Alliance @povertyalliance.org · 15/10/2025

What’s next now #ChallengePoverty Week is over… We have an idea 💡 Join us on: 🗓️ Saturday 25th October 📍 Edinburgh As #wedemandbetter for Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 More info >>> www.scotland-demands-better.com

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Independent Food Aid Network @ifanuk.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Are you at #SNP25 this weekend? Come and join #EndChildPoverty's fringe event to hear from speakers including Cabinet Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville to explore what must happen now to meet the 2030 child poverty targets Today Saturday 11th October 12:30-13:30 #Aberdeen @trussellscot.bsky.social

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Lambeth Larder @lambethlarder.org · 03/07/2025

We could not agree more with this infographic from @ifanuk.bsky.social, an organisation we are members of. 👉 Food waste can't solve food poverty. 👉 Surplus food is the result of a wasteful system. 👉 People need cash and be able to afford and choose the food they want. #cashfirst #plentytoshare

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Independent Food Aid Network @ifanuk.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

The Independent Food Aid Network was one of 86 charities signing this joint statement on the UC & PIP Bill bit.ly/4nuLQ8X

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Chipping Barnet Foodbank @barnetfoodbank.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

On 18th June Chipping Barnet Foodbank went to Parliament to take part in the “Guarantee Our Essentials” Lobby Day led by @trusselluk.bsky.social & the @jrf-uk.bsky.social‬, supported by other anti-poverty organisations, including @ifanuk.bsky.social‬, @feedingbritain.org, Caritas and many others.

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Independent Food Aid Network @ifanuk.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

The new Crisis and Resilience Fund has the potential to support the Government's ambition to end mass dependence on emergency food parcels but we need to reframe the concept of crisis...#CashFirst @sabinegoodwin.bsky.social for @bigissue.com www.bigissue.com/opinion/labo...

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Can Labour end the need for food banks?

The Crisis and Resilience Fund could support the government’s ambition to end mass dependence on emergency food parcels.

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Legendary Community Club @legendarycclub.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

📣 What did we actually do? Our Cash First trial ran for 4 weeks. 30 people received direct cash support — shaped by community voices, not top-down decisions. 1/3 @sabinegoodwin.bsky.social @ifanuk.bsky.social

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Jen Coleman @jencoleman1.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Great to be united in our message to #guaranteetheessentials @trusselluk.bsky.social @ifanuk.bsky.social

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Kartik Raj @kartikraj.eurosky.social · 18/06/2025

1/6 The UK government can spin its "welfare reform" legislative package as much as it likes. But these aren't welfare "reforms". inasmuch as they are "cuts" to social security support for people with disabilities. There is no shying away from that truth, or the bottom line motivating it.

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Charlotte White @charlottemwhite.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

So good to take part in this today! Hundreds of food aid workers coming together for a day of hope, solidarity and action, calling for an #essentialsguarantee. Thanks to @trusselluk.bsky.social and @sabinegoodwin.bsky.social for organising...an incredible effort.

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Tom Pollard @pollardtom.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

The government has introduced legislation today to implement cuts to disability & health benefits There have been no substantial concessions on how the proposals were originally presented in the Green Paper Here is what we know about the impact these cuts will have... 🧵

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Independent Food Aid Network @ifanuk.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

We're glad to be in Westminster today calling for an #EssentialsGuarantee @ifanuk.bsky.social member representatives from across the UK are meeting with their local MPs to urge them to act #CashFirst @charlottemwhite.bsky.social @trusselluk.bsky.social @trussellscot.bsky.social

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Sabine Goodwin @sabinegoodwin.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Today is @abbypreston01.bsky.social's penultimate day with the @ifanuk.bsky.social...We are very grateful to Abby for her hard work and outstanding commitment to IFAN's 'Worrying About Money?' resources project (www.foodaidnetwork.org.uk/cash-first-l...)

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Cash first leaflets – Independent Food Aid Network

Find 'Worrying About Money?' resources for your local area

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Sabine Goodwin @sabinegoodwin.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

“If we are to see a reduction in dependence on emergency food parcels, the universal availability of crisis support via cash payments alongside advice and support to prevent financial insecurity is critical." #CashFirst @bigissue.com @liamgeraghty.bsky.social www.bigissue.com/news/social-...

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Labour reveals £1bn plan to replace household support fund for poorest families

Labour laid out plans to spend £1bn a year replacing the household support fund with a new crisis and resilience fund at the spending review.

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Legendary Community Club @legendarycclub.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

We are in Week 2 of 4 of our Cash First trial – 30 participants are receiving direct cash payments. Building on findings from our 2021 pilot, this research helps us understand what method of payment works — and why @ifanuk.bsky.social @sabinegoodwin.bsky.social #CashFirst

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Sabine Goodwin @sabinegoodwin.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

The Government also announced the Tackling Food Surplus at the Farm Gate scheme last night - £13 million to 12 food charities across England to redistribute fresh produce directly from farms might temporarily alleviate food poverty but it won't 'fight' or address it #CashFirst @ifanuk.bsky.social

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Sabine Goodwin @sabinegoodwin.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Very welcome news on free school meal expansion that will help ease the pressure on families but ultimately free school meals should be available to all children while Universal Credit remains dangerously low and the two-child limit still in place #CashFirst www.gov.uk/government/n...

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Over half a million more children to get free school meals

New entitlement to free school meals for all children in household on Universal Credit.

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Independent Food Aid Network @ifanuk.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Find out about our 'Worrying About Money?' resources project in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland and the work we undertook in 2024... bit.ly/wam-england-... @abbypreston01.bsky.social @emmaosterberg.bsky.social #CashFirst

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Legendary Community Club @legendarycclub.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

We’re live! The Cash First Trial starts today. @ifanuk.bsky.social @sabinegoodwin.bsky.social

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Emma Jackson @mrsemmajacko.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Writing in today’s Herald I discuss the UK Govts proposed welfare reforms that are set to cause widespread harm to disabled people. This does not need to happen. We must keep raising our voices. Write to your MP. Urge them not to vote for this. www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2518...

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Why welfare reforms don’t need to happen

‘Please tell me they won’t take away my benefits, there’s no way I can go back to work. My health has deteriorated so badly’.

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Independent Food Aid Network @ifanuk.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

"If this government is serious in its commitment to the nation’s children, it can’t keep waiting for the stars to align before taking action. It must urgently invest in children and their families, starting with scrapping the two-child limit.” @cpaguk.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

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No 10 delays child poverty strategy with tens of thousands more facing hardship

Exclusive: Flagship policy put back until at least autumn amid fears cost of removing two-child benefit cap will outweigh political benefit

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