Sign in

Molly Rose Foundation

@mollyroseorg.bsky.social
256 followers 144 following 48 posts

The aim of the MRF is suicide prevention. We want to connect those suffering from mental illness to the help, support and practical advice they need.

PostsRepliesMedia
Reposted by Molly Rose Foundation
Breck Foundation @breckfoundation.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
📢 Breck Foundation has joined children’s safety orgs, experts & bereaved families in signing a joint statement on the proposed under-16 social media ban, calling it the wrong solution and urging approaches that truly protect young people online. Letter by @mollyroseorg.bsky.social : buff.ly/10EnRa6
011
Reposted by Molly Rose Foundation
Aimée Walsh @thereadparts.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
The Mirror partnered with @mollyroseorg.bsky.social for this series. The bereaved families and survivor are calling for a public inquiry. It takes two minutes to sign their petition, which you can do here: mollyrosefoundation.beaconforms.com/form/90ddb8e4
mollyrosefoundation.beaconforms.com
011
Reposted by Molly Rose Foundation
Aimée Walsh @thereadparts.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Justice for families as UK man to be sentenced for online suicide forum deaths A man who sold a lethal chemical on a pro-suicide forum has admitted aiding suicide, prompting renewed calls for Ofcom to shut the site down amid links to more than 130 UK deaths www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
mirror.co.uk
Justice for families as UK man to be sentenced for online suicide forum deaths
A man who sold a lethal chemical on a pro-suicide forum has admitted aiding suicide, prompting renewed calls for Ofcom to shut the site down amid links to more than 130 UK deaths
211
Molly Rose Foundation @mollyroseorg.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Families and survivors are calling for a public inquiry into the 65 missed chances to save lives from a pro-suicide forum. Government must act now to prevent more lost lives. Join our campaign here: mollyrosefoundation.beaconforms.com/form/90ddb8e4 Read the report: tinyurl.com/ycxwjx65
020
Molly Rose Foundation @mollyroseorg.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Our new report reveals one in two girls saw high risk suicide, self-harm or eating disorder content on social media in just one week. These levels of harm are greater than previously understood and show the urgent need to strengthen the #OnlineSafetyAct tinyurl.com/4rc4kt6r
010
Molly Rose Foundation @mollyroseorg.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Meta’s Teen Accounts, with major shortcomings in 2/3 of its safety tools. Read the report here bit.ly/429JYtt @fairplayforkids @parents4sos @cyber4democracy #MetaFailsTeens
011
Molly Rose Foundation @mollyroseorg.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Nick Clegg was asked by @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social why there is no mention of Molly Russell in his book. His answer was very telling.
021
Molly Rose Foundation @mollyroseorg.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Our new report Pervasive-by-design found TikTok and Instagram were recommending industrial levels of harmful suicide and self-harm content to teens just weeks before the #OnlineSafetyAct came into effect. tinyurl.com/4y9uv3be
055
Molly Rose Foundation @mollyroseorg.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
We’re looking for a Head of Education and Support. This is a rare chance to design and deliver an education and support programme that offers children, parents and professionals high-quality online safety, mental health and suicide prevention programmes. www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/molly-r...
charityjob.co.uk
Head of Education and Support | Molly Rose Foundation | CharityJob
Apply now for Head of Education and Support. , £52,000 - £60,000 per year, find a career with meaning today
002
Molly Rose Foundation @mollyroseorg.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Ofcom's new proposed measures will not address the current levels of harm or major new suicide and self-harm threats. It's time for the Prime Minister to intervene and introduce a strengthened Online Safety Act that can tackle preventable harm head on. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Tech firms face demands to stop illegal content going viral
UK regulator Ofcom is consulting on more safety measures for online platforms, such as preventing screen-records of children's livestreams.
000
Molly Rose Foundation @mollyroseorg.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
With 23 other charities and online safety experts we've written to @ofcom.bsky.social warning of the risks posed by Meta's move to automate 90% of its risk assessments. You can read the letter here: mollyrosefoundation.org/wp-content/u...
mollyrosefoundation.org
021
Molly Rose Foundation @mollyroseorg.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
There is a growth paradox at the heart of this government. A stronger Online Safety Act could grow the economy by £4bn a year. Read @andyburrows.bsky.social make the case for protecting young people and driving growth in @politicshome.bsky.social www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
politicshome.com
A stronger Online Safety Act would protect children and boost the economy
There is a growth paradox at the heart of this government.
012
Reposted by Molly Rose Foundation
Melanie Ward MP @melanieward.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
There is no reason for delay - @ofcom.bsky.social needs to get on and act immediately to take down this horrific suicide promotion website. @mollyroseorg.bsky.social has also warned of the need for this to happen without delay.
022
Reposted by Molly Rose Foundation
Trade Justice Movement @tradejusticemov.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
🚨 New report: Looming Threat warns of serious risks from a full UK-US trade deal under Trump - from NHS data & medicines to tech regulation, online safety & food standards. 📢 The real danger lies in what comes next. Read more 👉https://tinyurl.com/mtcsyk7b
Front cover of the Looming Threat report with visual of Keir Starmer and Donald Trump discussing in the Oval Office.
124
Reposted by Molly Rose Foundation
Andy Burrows @andyburrows.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Strong front pages today. It’s clear that Ofcom needs to move away from its ‘gamechanging’ PR claims and start engaging with the deep and substantive concerns being widely expressed by civil society. @mollyroseorg.bsky.social
002
Molly Rose Foundation @mollyroseorg.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
I am dismayed to say that the regulator’s timid approach announced yesterday has left me more disappointed than ever. We now need leadership to comprehensively tackle the preventable harm children will continue to face online. Ian Russell in today's Telegraph. www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/04...
telegraph.co.uk
Ofcom has betrayed bereaved parents like me
Molly Rose was bombarded with deeply harmful content
001
Reposted by Molly Rose Foundation
Online Safety Network @osnetwork.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
📻 Baroness Beeban Kidron @5rightsfound.bsky.social and Ian Russell @mollyroseorg.bsky.social on BBC R4's Woman's Hour now talking about @ofcom.bsky.social protection of children proposals. #onlinesafetyact www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
bbc.co.uk
Radio 4 - Listen Live - BBC Sounds
Listen live to BBC Radio 4 on BBC Sounds
122
Reposted by Molly Rose Foundation
Andy Burrows @andyburrows.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Today you’ll hear a lot of PR about @ofcom.bsky.social ’s measures to prevent children being algorithmically recommended suicide and self-harm content. In the small print, Ofcom says these apparently sweeping measures… will cost tech firms £3,000 to £20k per annum. @mollyroseorg.bsky.social
121
Molly Rose Foundation @mollyroseorg.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
The Molly Rose Foundation called on Ofcom to act “quickly and decisively” and shut down the site. "We welcome Ofcom taking the first steps to clamp down on this horrendous site, which exists only to help vulnerable people end their lives." www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
theguardian.com
Online suicide forum investigated under new UK digital safety laws
Ofcom’s first investigation to look into whether site took adequate measures to shield users from illegal content
033
Reposted by Molly Rose Foundation
Andy Burrows @andyburrows.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
If Playbook’s reporting is correct, this is an appalling sell-out of children’s safety. How many young lives are we prepared to lose to dodge Trump’s tariffs? @mollyroseorg.bsky.social
044
Molly Rose Foundation @mollyroseorg.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
New YouGov polling for MRF shows a majority of the public oppose Meta's rollback of safety measures and wants Government and Ofcom to Act. Read more here: mollyrosefoundation.org/majority-of-...
096
Molly Rose Foundation @mollyroseorg.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Yesterday the Technology Secretary said he was ready to act decisively ‘where new threats emerge’. Those threats have emerged. They require the Secretary of State’s rhetoric to be urgently matched with further action. www.lbc.co.uk/opinion/view...
lbc.co.uk
‘Com groups’ are spreading suicide and self-harm among teens—why is government action painfully slow?
The National Crime Agency’s stark warning about extremely disturbing online threats being driven by fluid ideologies and extreme violence should serve as an urgent wake-up call.
132
Molly Rose Foundation @mollyroseorg.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
We've sent a copy of Meta whistleblower Sarah-Wynn Williams' book Careless People to every MP after she was prevented from publicising it. We want MPs to recognise the importance of being able to scrutinise the culture, practices and leadership of tech firms. mollyrosefoundation.org/mps-to-recei...
mollyrosefoundation.org
MPs to receive Meta whistleblower’s book as tech giant silences author with legal action | Molly Rose Foundation
Every MP across the country will receive a copy of Facebook whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams’ book Careless People on behalf of Molly Rose Foundation.
021
Molly Rose Foundation @mollyroseorg.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
'Adolescence has done an amazing service in facilitating the national conversation about the impact of extreme misogyny and the ways in which online content and online influencers are able to skew the views of teenagers and young boys' - CEO @andyburrows.bsky.social www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
yahoo.com
Netflix hit 'Adolescence' stokes UK parents' anxiety
"Adolescence", the Netflix hit series about a British 13-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of a horrifying crime, has intensified the anxiety of parents worried about toxic and misogynistic influence...
023
Molly Rose Foundation @mollyroseorg.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Our Chair Ian Russell has said that “further government dither and delay before improving digital protection is unacceptable”. He said “the life-threatening gaps in the Online Safety Act need to be fixed now”. www.lbc.co.uk/news/uk/new-...
lbc.co.uk
New Ofcom powers for online safety come into force as charities warn of 'major gaps' in legislation
Technology firms must tackle illegal content on their platforms under new rules, but there are concerns that the changes are too weak.
155
Molly Rose Foundation @mollyroseorg.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
Parents will judge the prime minister by how he responds to the preventable harm that is now happening on his watch. They will stand by him and cheer him on if he takes decisive action to ensure online safety for children. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
theguardian.com
Timid new online safety laws won’t prevent more tragedies like the death of my daughter Molly | Ian Russell
Ofcom’s cautious approach leaves vulnerable young people exposed to online threats such as suicide and self-harm
044
Reposted by Molly Rose Foundation
Andy Burrows @andyburrows.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
Tomorrow should be a watershed moment for online safety. Instead, it appears we are going backwards, Ian Russell writes in today’s Observer @mollyroseorg.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
theguardian.com
Timid new online safety laws won’t prevent more tragedies like the death of my daughter Molly | Ian Russell
Ofcom’s cautious approach leaves vulnerable young people exposed to online threats such as suicide and self-harm
001
Reposted by Molly Rose Foundation
Andy Burrows @andyburrows.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Worth reading in full Peter Kyle’s comments to @lbc.co.uk earlier today. A mix of vague assurances and an acceptance he’s planning a ‘piecemeal’ approach to fixing the #OnlineSafetyAct - hardly the decisive action that Ian Russell and other bereaved parents have called for @mollyroseorg.bsky.social
011
Molly Rose Foundation @mollyroseorg.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
“I’m losing trust with Peter Kyle, and I know all the bereaved parents that I’ve connected with are losing trust.” www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
independent.co.uk
Molly Russell’s father ‘losing trust’ in minister over online safety
Ian Russell said the lack of movement from the Government to reinforce the Online Safety Act is making bereaved parents ‘angry’.
032
Reposted by Molly Rose Foundation
Online Safety Network @osnetwork.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
✉️ We sent a letter on this in January to the Home Secretary & #DSIT Secretary of State - co-signed by @nspcc.bsky.social @counterhate.com @mollyroseorg.bsky.social & @samaritans.bsky.social & others - but received no response from either Dept. Here it is. 2/2 www.onlinesafetyact.net/uploads/osa-...
onlinesafetyact.net
011
Reposted by Molly Rose Foundation
Online Safety Network @osnetwork.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
🆕 We're calling on the Government to urgently amend the #onlinesafetyact - via the Data (Use and Access) Bill #DUAB - to address the fact that it does nothing to stop platforms rolling back #ToS protections for users, as #Meta announced in January. 1/2 www.onlinesafetyact.net/analysis/met...
onlinesafetyact.net
Meta’s rollback of protections for users: why the UK Government needs to act - and fast
The OSA Network calls on the Government to make urgent changes to the Online Safety Act to prevent Meta diluting protections for UK users
131
Molly Rose Foundation @mollyroseorg.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Molly Rose Foundation is urging the Prime Minster to commit to decisive action to address online harms, including suicide and self-harm grooming. Latest polling reveals overwhelming public support for more to be done to protect young people online. mollyrosefoundation.org/prime-minist...
023
Molly Rose Foundation @mollyroseorg.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
The Prime Minister is right to push back on claims the #OnlineSafetyAct infringes on free speech. Parents would be aghast at any suggestion that online safety laws should be watered down because of geopolitics or lobbying at the behest of US companies. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
mirror.co.uk
Keir Starmer speaks out after high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump and JD Vance
Keir Starmer gave Donald Trump a letter from King Charles, inviting the US President to an unprecedented second state visit at Windsor Castle, as he tamed the beast
123
Molly Rose Foundation @mollyroseorg.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
MRF CEO @andyburrows.bsky.social has called on the Government to commit to a new #OnlineSafetyAct that can strengthen regulation. "If the Government has the ambition and the bravery to fix this Act parents across the country will cheer the Prime Minister on.” www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
independent.co.uk
Ofcom criticised over ‘checklist’ approach to Online Safety Act
The Molly Rose Foundation has called for the Government to step in and strengthen online safety rules.
022
Reposted by Molly Rose Foundation
Online Safety Network @osnetwork.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Great to see lots of our commentary and analysis on the implementation of the #onlinesafetyact included in the Commons Library material for this morning's @houseofcommons.parliament.uk debate, along with @iwf.org.uk and @mollyroseorg.bsky.social too commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Implementation of the Online Safety Act
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the implementation of the Online Safety Act 2023 on 26 February 2025. The debate will be opened by Sir Jeremy Wright MP.
131
Reposted by Molly Rose Foundation
Andy Burrows @andyburrows.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Pleased to contribute to this thoughtful @stokel.bsky.social deep dive into the calls for smartphone bans alongside @sonialivingstone.bsky.social @peteetchells.bsky.social - @mollyroseorg.bsky.social is clear that they would cause more harm than good. www.theguardian.com/media/2025/f...
theguardian.com
Social media bans for teens: Australia has passed one, should other countries follow suit?
A block for under-16s would soothe many parents’ concerns, but experts are divided over the evidence in support of it, and how it might work in practice
1105
Molly Rose Foundation @mollyroseorg.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Ian Russell tells BBC Breakfast it's time to deliver the online safety the public demands.
023
Molly Rose Foundation @mollyroseorg.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
"A strengthened and reworked #OnlineSafetyAct that enforces a Duty of Care on companies is urgently required - otherwise Big Tech will hide behind weak regulations and say they are complying with the law" - our Chief Executive @andyburrows.bsky.social writes for LBC www.lbc.co.uk/opinion/view...
lbc.co.uk
Social media helped radicalise Axel Rudakubana. MPs must press tech giants for real answers
Today will see representatives from tech companies answer questions from MPs about the role their platforms played in spreading hate, harm and misinformation in the wake of the Southport attack.
034
Molly Rose Foundation @mollyroseorg.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
We share the concerns of families who are fed up with the unacceptable harm children face on social media but a ban risks causing more harm than good. The Prime Minister can best stand up for UK children and families by bringing in a strengthened #OnlineSafetyAct www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
mirror.co.uk
Petition calling for social media ban for all under-16s to be debated by MPs
Nearly 130,000 people signed a petition warning that social media 'is having more of a negative impact on children than a positive one' as MPs prepare for debate
012
Reposted by Molly Rose Foundation
Andy Burrows @andyburrows.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
It’s inexplicable that Ofcom chooses not to powers explicitly amended into the #OnlineSafetyAct to tackle small but high-harm platforms when a suicide forum linked to almost 100 UK deaths continues to cause preventable harm @mollyroseorg.bsky.social www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
telegraph.co.uk
Labour criticised as ‘suicide forums’ escape online safety crackdown
Campaigners and MPs decry proposals that would leave small but ‘high-harm’ sites facing looser scrutiny
164
Molly Rose Foundation @mollyroseorg.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Good news. The Government should recognise that protecting children and promoting growth can go hand-in-hand, and be ready to unequivocally stand up for the UK’s children and families. www.independent.co.uk/business/no-...
independent.co.uk
No plans to water down Online Safety Act in exchange for tariff deal – minister
Ministers are reported to be considering such a move as a way to placate the ‘tech bros’ associated with the new Trump administration.
022
Molly Rose Foundation @mollyroseorg.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
This #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek we've delivered thousands of 'My Bag Of Happiness' to support primary school children's wellbeing. You can find out more and sponsor the scheme here 👇 mollyrosefoundation.enthuse.com/cf/my-bag-of...
133
Reposted by Molly Rose Foundation
Online Safety Network @osnetwork.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
" @ofcom.bsky.social must send a clear signal it is willing to act in the interests of children and urgently strengthen its requirements on tech platforms." #onlinesafetyact www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
theguardian.com
Meta’s content moderation changes ‘hugely concerning’, says Molly Rose Foundation
Charity set up after 14-year-old’s death concerned as Zuckerberg realigns company with Trump administration
043
Molly Rose Foundation @mollyroseorg.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
We have written to Ofcom, urging them to fast-track measures to protect children from Meta's bonfire of safety measures that risk young lives www.independent.co.uk/business/met...
independent.co.uk
Meta’s ‘bonfire’ of safety policies a danger to children, charity says
The Molly Rose Foundation has warned social media risks becoming a haven for harmful content if safety regulation is not bolstered.
133
Reposted by Molly Rose Foundation
Andy Burrows @andyburrows.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Meta’s changes threaten the safety & mental health of young people. That’s why @mollyroseorg.bsky.social has written to @ofcom.bsky.social urging them to fast track stronger measures in its Code of Practice www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
theguardian.com
Meta’s content moderation changes ‘hugely concerning’, says Molly Rose Foundation
Charity set up after 14-year-old’s death concerned as Zuckerberg realigns company with Trump administration
012
Reposted by Molly Rose Foundation
Online Safety Network @osnetwork.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
🧐 A 10-month investigation by @ofcom.bsky.social under #VSP rules finds "a serious breach of the duties to protect children" 😕 The result? A £7,000 fine ... including a 30% discount & also taking into account its small size, low revenue & its financial position. 😡 www.ofcom.org.uk/online-safet...
ofcom.org.uk
Ofcom fines video sharing platform MintStars £7,000
Ofcom has today fined video sharing platform, MintStars Ltd, £7,000 for failing to adequately protect children from accessing online pornography.
021
Reposted by Molly Rose Foundation
Andy Burrows @andyburrows.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
We really welcome this important intervention from @eddavey.libdems.org.uk: it’s time to make our online safety laws fit for purpose, because it’s clear that the tech bros won’t act themselves @mollyroseorg.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
theguardian.com
Elon Musk has shown his hand. If politicians like me won’t curb his malign powers, who will? | Ed Davey
It’s the job of democracies around the world to stand strong together and hold oligarchs and their platforms to account, says Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey
001
Molly Rose Foundation @mollyroseorg.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
'The Prime Minister is right to signal a review of the law to protect children and society from a growing melting pot of extreme and violent threats.' Read our comments on the PM's #Southport speech. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
independent.co.uk
Starmer hints at tougher laws to block ‘tidal wave of violence’ online
Sir Keir Starmer said Southport killer Axel Rudakubana trawled the internet for extreme violent content before the atrocity.
012
Reposted by Molly Rose Foundation
Sanya Burgess @sanyaburgess.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
With huge thanks to @helenhayes.bsky.social, expert psychologists who spoke with me + the @mollyroseorg.bsky.social. It's hard to believe 8yrs on from Molly Russell's death, kids are still at risk of being drawn into depressive and suicidal parts of social media - even by the app's algorithm itself.
022
Molly Rose Foundation @mollyroseorg.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Important investigation by @sanyaburgess.bsky.social into how social media is feeding young people depressive content. Our CEO @andyburrows.bsky.social said: "Ofcom must consider how algorithmically-suggested content can form a toxic cocktail." inews.co.uk/news/technol...
inews.co.uk
TikTok pushing 'dangerous' videos about depression to children
An investigation into online child safety reveals how TikTok repeatedly pushed videos fuelling feelings of depression and anger, including content inspired by Andrew Tate, unprompted to a 13-year old
025