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A wonderful opportunity for two young people who don't have much by way of cash or connections to get started in (digital) media. I'm a trustee of the charity, founded to commemorate my great mate Andy, who wanted us to help kids like the one he used to be. andytaylorfoundation.org/our-work/?fb...

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I penned some thoughts for #CareDay25 about the woman who’s held my hand since I was 4. Relationships matter. Edi put her head above the parapet and challenged the status quo in 2002. She fought so hard to have a relationship with me. She shouldn’t have had too. The world needs more Edi’s💜

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For #CareDay25 we are sharing a new blog post written by Beth-Anne, a CELCIS consultant with lived experience, discussing the power of long-lasting relationships and the feeling of safety these bring: https://buff.ly/4379aSz

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We have welcomed 71 pupil support staff to our #KeepthePromise training day in Inverness today, sharing best practice about supporting care experienced learners.

submitted 15 days ago • 1 comment

Fabulous day in #Inverness @childreninscotland.bsky.social #KeepThePromise for school support staff. The atmosphere was great! Thank you for having me as your keynote, so nice to hear what I said resonated. We need to hold the hands of those who hold the hands of 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿’s children @includem.bsky.social

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Fantastic organisation getting real life narratives out there in broadcast media!

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Not me, lying in bed cuddling Willow thinking, “how on earth is it possible to love another soul as much as I love you🥹?” Blessed beyond measure to have such a wonderful, sensitive, sassy, attitudey gal. She just brings me so much joy💜 She taught me what love really is. #Dogs

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Keen to hear others thoughts on #livedexperience #consultation #servicedesign #coproduction

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#Blessed to be in the position to make and create gifts for those I love. #Christmas2024 is wrapped! Now to relax and enjoy the festive season. Well, after the out of office goes on, on Monday!

submitted 74 days ago • 1 comment

This is the face of a pampered pooch who’s just cost me £40 in pets at home - from Santa Paws🎅🏻🐾 obvs… 🙄 Willow woof, I love you beyond words. My total sidekick💜😍

submitted 76 days ago • 2 comments

If you fancy helping our charity raise some money to help Children, Young People, and Families this Christmas, please nominate us at movementforgood.com. Thanks in advance 🥰 #UNCRC #TransformingLives #KeepThePromise #includem

submitted 78 days ago • 0 comments

We've been in Westminster this week, speaking to Scottish MPs on the challenges that the children, young people and families we support face. Watch this space as we come to the end of year and look back on the difference we've made with our #TransformingLives campaign. #includemTL #ChildrensRights

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In 2016, I set up North Lanarkshire’s Champions Board. We had 3 young people. Including me. In 2024, we had 27 young people attend our annual #Christmas movie night. I could never have dreamed of the #participation structure we have now. Humbled, proud & blessed to get to walk this journey with them

submitted 79 days ago • 0 comments

Fabulous #Christmas lunch with the team. Secret Santa delivered and then some!🎅🏻🤶🏻 Didn’t even get any pictures. But sure @davidgould.bsky.social can testify that we had a great time🎄👏🏻

submitted 79 days ago • 1 comment

Instead of #ChristmasCards this year, I’ve chosen to donate the money otherwise spent on cards to @includem.bsky.social because I want every family to have a day filled with fun, laughter and plenty of food on the table. Where the only stress is “Can I eat anymore chocolate 🍫” 💜

submitted 84 days ago • 0 comments

We @includem.bsky.social want to make #Christmas special for the children and families we support. Help us make this happen. Donate on the link below. Thanks so much💜

submitted 85 days ago • 0 comments

The water was so still, I could see my reflection this morning! Great way to beat the Monday blues; by being 🥶😂

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“What will happen if we bankrupt the charity sector?” Martin Dorchester, the CEO of @includem.bsky.social, spells out the consequences of Labour's National Insurance increase for the Third Sector. includem.org/news/the-ess...

submitted 94 days ago • 0 comments

Spending my birthday in London and took this sunset photo last night. Very pleased with myself 😅

submitted 95 days ago • 0 comments

Fantastic evening at #EducationScotland and @thepromisescotland.bsky.social event tonight! Gutted @lauralundy.bsky.social couldn’t be there in person😓 Thanks to my fellow panelist’s and indeed the audience for my round of applause after my input & the many people who came to chat afterwards!💜

submitted 98 days ago • 1 comment

Love this! This infographic should be etched in people’s minds. It’s going up in my home office and the @includem.bsky.social office too! #Participation #ChildrensRights #RightsRespecting #KeepThePromise

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Mental Health Bill Second Reading, in House of Lords this evening Here's Lord Crisp describing the experiences of members of our Blooming Change group ⬇️

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Squad goals💜

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#Christmas has arrived in the McDowall household!🎅🏻🎄✨😍🥰 Willow is not too enamoured at the lack of candy canes this year😂

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Today, on #WorldChildrensDay CHS published there participation and rights strategy. I can’t begin to say how proud I am. Of the CHS, but also me. Little Beth who, at times felt so oppressed at hearings, is now writing the FOREWORD for this strategy! #Proud www.chscotland.gov.uk/children-and...

submitted 105 days ago • 0 comments

This festive period help us (and our Reindeer Radha) ensure that for one day, the only difficult choice families need to make is how to enjoy Christmas Day together. Donate to includem’s Young Person’s Fund to help us transform lives at includem.org/donate #Christmas2024 #TransformingLives

submitted 105 days ago • 0 comments

Until we meet again, my queen 🙏🏻💔😓👑

submitted 106 days ago • 0 comments

If Keir Starmer wants real change he needs to get about the business of urgently tackling child poverty. Otherwise the long term traumatising effects on children, families & communities are incalculable. 2 child limit must be scrapped and UC raised to put more money in families pockets - as a start.

submitted 107 days ago • 1 comment

🗣️ VOICES In our Voices series, we share the stories and opinions from our funded organisations that are helping to find solutions to poverty and trauma in #Scotland.

submitted 107 days ago • 1 comment

Also, say hello to @johnincludem.bsky.social 👋

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Interested to know other Local Authorities processes for young people leaving care and accessing housing? This is taken directly from a council website. Hurts my 💔, to see in 2024, we are still classing young people as #Homeless in order to access housing. This isn’t helping to #KeepThePromise

submitted 107 days ago • 0 comments

Hi everyone, we are a parent led campaign group who successfully changed the law in Scotland to ensure fair funding for all eligible 4yr olds deferring P1 school start. Our grassroots movement began in 2018 and evolved from parents coming together haring their own difficult experiences

submitted 108 days ago • 1 comment

Hi. This is nebulous, but I'm looking for a chat with anyone who has moved from Glasgow over the boundary to one of the neighbouring local authorities about how they feel about it for something I'm working on. Would be very grateful.

submitted 108 days ago • 5 comments

Decided to try this out! Looking forward to connecting with like minded people committed to transforming the #CareSystem and #JusticeSystem for children and families! Would love to chat! Pop by and say Hi!💜 #KeepThePromise

submitted 108 days ago • 0 comments

Good morning #BlueSky 👋 Great to be here. My name is Martyn Walker and I am the Communications and Public Affairs Manager for Includem. Always happy to grab a coffee with those from the sector or the media to talk about our work. Includem.org #transforminglives #charity

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