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Kirsty

@kirstywrites.bsky.social
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Copywriter in the charity sector by day, trustee, travel blogger by night.

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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
More of this in the world today, please. RIP Jesse Jackson
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
What could you add to your wellbeing toolkit this year? Join us in London on 21 Jan for an in-person seminar and networking event to discover wellbeing strategies, gain practical frameworks, and connect with peers who understand: bit.ly/3Y0EJK8
Colourful speech bubbles list key elements of your 2026 wellbeing toolkit, including: Setting boundaries. Resilience tools. Connecting and collaborating with others. Opportunities to be creative. Decision frameworks. Online safeguarding strategies. Breaks and rest. Protected time for learning and thinking. Followed by sponsored by Strawberry Social (logo) and CharityComms logo.
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Madeleine Sugden @madlinsudn.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Planning to start your Christmas shopping this weekend? I've got you covered with over 100 links to charities, museums and small businesses selling interesting things which will bring joy not landfill. #GoodGifts
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Good Gifts 2025
Use your Secret Santa or present giving to support charities, museums and small businesses.
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Do you remember when it was Halloween and you’d change your Twitter handle to something witty, like LondonCursty? Those were the days.
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
@kirstywrites.bsky.social, digital communications specialist, reflects on the impact of winning one of our Inspiring Communicator Awards in 2016. She shares how this achievement shaped her early freelance career, inspired peer nominations, and its lasting significance today: bit.ly/4lzpmCD
Quote from Kirsty Marrins, Digital Communications Specialist, and Inspiring Communicator 2016, that reads: At the time, I had only been a freelancer in the sector for just over a year and winning the award was an immense honour.  It’s one of my proudest career achievements. The standout quote in my award write-up was ‘She brings people together in a way that nobody does’. And that’s something I still try to do every day, almost ten years on. Quote from Kirsty Marrins, Digital Communications Specialist, and Inspiring Communicator 2016 that reads: I’d urge anyone who believes they or someone they know deserves to be recognised as an inspiring communicator, to put them forward. I have nominated someone in the past who went on to win an award and I know the pride and joy they felt at being recognised and honoured by their peers. There’s no better feeling.
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
At Pizza for Losers in a room full of 150 people where 11 people are going to bravely share their experience of failure. Oh, and there’s actual pizza too!
Nikki stands on the stage with two giant inflatable slices of Pizza. Behind on the TV screens is a photo of Nikki from 2016.
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Madeleine Sugden @madlinsudn.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Next week, I am running another free webinar with @easyfundraising. Book your place here 👇 Your social media mix - is it time for a rethink.
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Amazing charity job alert! Having worked with the DEC when I was interim social media manager at the British Red Cross and most recently having written their annual report, I can say this is a brilliant role in a fantastic, agile charity.
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
Fun fact(s). I have never watched a Dr Who episode in my life. I have also never had a sausage roll from Greggs.
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
New post by me for Charity Digital on where to find skilled volunteers for your charity. charitydigital.org.uk/topics/how-t...
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How to find skilled volunteers for your charity
Looking for skills-based volunteers to help you with a specific issue or project? Here’s where you can find volunteers nationally and locally
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
I’m writing the copy for a new website for a charity and went to visit them today. Made some friends at their onsite farm!
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
We’re delighted to announce that Jackie O’Sullivan has joined us as our new Chair of the Board. Jackie joins the CharityComms’ Board as we move into the implementation phase of our new strategy, harnessing the breadth and depth of experience she brings.
A headshot of Jackie O'Sullivan smiling. To the left is white text on a black background reading: We're delighted to announce that Jackie O'Sullivan has joined us as our new Chair of the Board. Below is a white banner with the CharityComms logo.
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Such a great morning at #CharityMeetup learning from the panel about what they’ve learned through their career. Also great to be back at British Red Cross’s office!
Dawn, Louise, Alex and Jess sitting on chairs in from of a TV screen
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Free on Monday? Fancy a great panel discussion and in-person networking? Come along to Charity Meetup at the British Red Cross! www.tickettailor.com/events/chari...
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Select tickets – Charity Meetup London 31 March – British Red Cross
Make Connections | New Ideas | Real Examples | Practical Advice Everyone is welcome at the Charity Meetup London Group, friendl...
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Is there anything more irritating than the ‘countdown’ music?
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two people sit at a desk in front of a large clock which shows the time as 7:15
Alt: two people sit at a desk in front of a large clock which is counting down the time.
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Spotted in Shoreditch.
A poster with Elon Musk doing the Nazi salute. Above him is the X logo and underneath it says ‘marks the rot. Delete your account.’
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Had a post go viral on LinkedIn about corporate skills-based volunteering so I’ve put together a post of where charities and corporates can post and find volunteering opps. www.linkedin.com/posts/kirsty...
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#volunteering #charities | Kirsty Marrins | 42 comments
Since my post about corporate volunteering for charities went viral, I thought I'd share organisations that offer volunteering opportunities or match charities… | 42 comments on LinkedIn
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
You know how we say that’s there’s an awareness day for everything? Well there really is. Researching days in April & have come across 404 Day, National Chocolate Mousse Day, International Pillow Fight Day, National Carrot Day… To be fair, the pillow fight sounds fun. Deffo need awareness of that.
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Seen the cutest outfits today for #WorldBookDay. So far - a bumble bee, a dragon, Super Mario, a police officer and an astronaut.
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Great news for individual @charitycomms.bsky.social members! You can now have access to a skilled comms mentor 🙌 www.charitycomms.org.uk/mentoring
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Mentoring
Our mentoring scheme offers peer to peer support and provides an invaluable reflective space for all those involved. Find out how you can take part!
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Looks like a very useful webinar!
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
This is brilliant news! If you’re an individual CharityComms member you can now sign up for a mentor 💚
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Best thing I’ve read all year. Utter perfection.
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
My profile says I have 163 posts. I counted and I have less than 50. Does this include replies then?
A screenshot of my profile which says I have 163 posts.
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
One thing that I’m really missing from X is the balloons on your birthday … can we get this feature, @bsky.app?
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Thanks @scvo.scot for the invite to chair the panel discussion on social media and ethics at #SCVOGathering. And huge thanks to the panelists - Hels, Rebs and Ben.
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
At #SCVOGathering today in Edinburgh. About to hear from Gordon Brown. Also, this is where my panel discussion is later. Holds 500. Not bricking it at all…
An auditorium with purple chairs. On the stage is a huge stage with a screen that says ‘Get online’ in blue with a purple background.
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
@madlinsudn.bsky.social another charity has joined Bluesky - say hello to @becomecharity.bsky.social 👋
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Early start today. Off to Edinburgh for The Gathering tomorrow. Looking forward to catching up with some pals tonight too.
Photo of a cappuccino
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
If I’d known that changing to a Limited Company would mean daily emails about business mobiles, leasing a car, corporate packages for the rugby or Vitality health insurance for my employees (ie, me), I probably would’ve just stayed as a sole trader.
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
I’ll be in Edinburgh on Tuesday to chair a panel at @scvo.scot’s The Gathering. It will be on the bin fire that is social media at the moment… see you there?
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a sign that says what is even happening on it
Alt: A gif of a sign that says ‘what is even happening?’ on it whilst a blue bin with a fire in it, that has a smiley face floats by
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
What an absolute tonic to see @madlinsudn.bsky.social & @gemmapettmanpr.bsky.social last night. It had been far toooo long since we were all together. Thanks for the photo, Madeleine. No filter needed!
Madeleine is on the left. She has short brown hair and is wearing a dark coat & a red scarf. Gemma is in the middle. She has long hair and is wearing a dark coat with a light covered shawl. Kirsty is on the right. She has long blonde hair and is wearing a blank coat & leopard print scarf. They are all smiling. In the background is the Barbican.
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Nice change of scenery today, working in Shelter’s offices, and great to work across from someone else. Plus, falafel salad box for lunch 🙌
A photo of a booth style seating area with red seating and a wooden table. On the wall is a selection of black & white posters from Shelter’s history.
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Always nice to go in to an office for a bit of a change of scenery. Not when this happens though.
A big group of people trying to get to the barriers for the tube.
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Thought-provoking morning at the CharityComms Social Media Network, chaired by @helenolszowska.bsky.social, discussing the bin fire that is X, how social media teams can look after their wellbeing (by @socialaf.bsky.social) & whether Bluesky is the alternative - presented by @madlinsudn.bsky.social
Madeleine Sugden on Zoom, presenting on Bluesky. The slide asks whether your charity has a future on X and there is an image of a spiderweb.
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
What is content design and why is it important for charities? My latest Charity Digital article explores this topic. Thanks to Kinship for providing a case study and to @curiousscutter.bsky.social from Content Design London for their tips and expertise. charitydigital.org.uk/topics/what-...
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What is content design and why is it important?
Content design helps the user to find what they need quickly. Read why it’s important and how to get started with content design
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Madeleine Sugden @madlinsudn.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Book now for a free webinar next week. Making Bluesky part of your plans in 2025 Wednesday 22 January. 2pm. Online. In partnership with @easyfundraising.bsky.social. Book here > us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
graphic - free webinar. 22 Jan at 2pm. Making Bluesky part of your fundraising plans in 2025
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Don’t read if you’ve not caught up with The Traitors! Hang on a sec… how has Anna not figured out at least one of the traitors when they hand wrote her name on their seduction letter…? Seems like the first thing you’d look at around the round table?
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
What the heck is happening with social media at the moment? As charity professionals, how do we do our jobs whilst wrangling with our own values & ethics? We’ll be discussing this - and more - at @scvo.scot’s The Gathering on 4 Feb in Edinburgh. It’s free to attend: scvo.scot/the-gatherin...
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Is that ethical? Exploring social media dilemmas in charity comms
We all want to do the best we can for the organisations we work for. But does the end always justify the means?Join us to reflect on some of the current ethical dilemmas with social media.Our panel of...
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Has anyone ever won anything on the Octopus Energy wheel of fortune..?!
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Today is #BrailleDay and @rnib.bsky.social’s Braillor Swift will generate your name in Braille! See their account for details of how to take part. Here’s my name, Kirsty, in Braille. Pretty neat!
"Kirsty" in text with a visual representation of the braille above, separated by a pink line. The text "Remember - braille is read by touch, this is just a visual representation" and the Braille 200 logo is in the corner, with a visual representation of braille, and RNIB and EBU logos.
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Well my week just got better as I’ve remembered there’s a new season of the Traitors! Here’s when I dressed up as one at the interactive Gunpowder Plot in London.
Kirsty is wearing a black hooded cape where you can’t see her face. She is looking down at a glass of Prosecco on a barrel that is serving as a table. The lighting is very dark. Behind her is a poster that is light by a lamp above it and it has two ducks on it.
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Madeleine Sugden @madlinsudn.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Charity people - new to Bluesky and looking for UK charities to follow.... Here's my starter pack of early adopters: go.bsky.app/UVMCfpi And pack 2 which is nearly full: go.bsky.app/7mP5Af9 Plus a pack of support organisations: go.bsky.app/TnicTFM
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Happy New Year! Yesterday I went to my first ever basketball game and loved it. And the Boston Celtics won too 🎉 Also super impressed how slick it all was getting in and out the stadium.
Inside TD Gardens in Boston. The players are on the court, surrounded by thousands of people in the stands. On the big screen above the court it says ‘Happy New Year 2025’ in white with green fireworks.
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
I’m liking Bluesky but, blimey, it’s quiet here. Most posts = tumbleweed.
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
What does 2025 hold for charities and AI? charitydigital.org.uk/topics/ai-tr...
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AI trends set to define 2025
AI is moving at a rapid pace. Here are seven AI trends to look out for in 2025
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Treated myself to some culture this afternoon. Zanele Muholi is a South African artist, activist and humanitarian. Their exhibition at the Tate Modern celebrates the lives of South Africa's Black lesbian, gay, transgender, and intersex communities.
A black & white self portrait of the artist who is draped in a traditional South African print. They are looking downwards. A black & white photo of Miss Gay SA wearing a crown, swimsuit and sash
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
It’s #SmallBusinessSaturday! Looking for Christmas gifts that support small businesses? Look no further. whatkirstydidnext.com/lifestyle/ch...
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Christmas gifts that support UK small businesses – What Kirsty did next
Looking for beautiful Christmas Gifts that support UK small businesses? Here's a whole bunch - from skincare and candles to ceramics.
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Kirsty @kirstywrites.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Gosh, soooo inspired by @charitycomms.bsky.social #InspiringComms awards this morning. What talent we have in our sector! Congrats to all the winners and all the nominees. You should be immensely proud of yourselves. And who knew LinkedIn Live would work so well for an awards event?
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a woman in a white shirt stands in front of a crowd of people while confetti is falling around her
Alt: a woman in a white shirt stands in front of a crowd of people while confetti is falling around her.
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