Madeleine Sugden
@madlinsudn.bsky.social
Digital Impact Consultant. Helps charities with digital comms, content strategy and other things that follow. One half of @RadioLento.
Thread of useful reads about the under-16s social media ban or #TokOff as I am calling it now.
CharityComms@charitycomms.bsky.social · 2d agoEarlier this week, the government confirmed that the social media ban for under-16s will come into force in March 2027: https://bbc.in/4dgyav0 For charities, this raises questions about how we reach and engage young people and adapt our digital strategies.
Enjoying the responses to this. Breturn vs brejoin vs britin. So many options!
Marie Le Conte@youngvulgarian.marieleconte.com · 2d agono I'm sorry who told Le Monde we were calling it "Breturn", own up
My lovely client @lymphomaaction.bsky.social are this week's BBC Radio 4 Appeal. Listen to Jacqueline share her experience of diagnosis and treatment for lymphoma and then the support she received via the helpline and Live your Life programme.
BBC Radio 4 - Radio 4 Appeal, Lymphoma Action
Beneficiary Jacqueline Durban makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Lymphoma Action.
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Join NSPCC in paying tribute to Dame Esther Rantzen
Join NSPCC in paying tribute to Dame Esther Rantzen
We are deeply saddened by the death of Childline's founder and president, Dame Esther Rantzen. In 1986, Childline was launched as a nationwide, 24/7 helpline. Childline provided a lifeline to chi...
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Humanists UK mourns Dame Esther Rantzen (1940–2026) Esther was a great champion of human dignity. She approached her final years with the same fearless determination that defined her career of advocacy, using her own experience to shine a light on the suffering caused by our outdated laws.
New post with news on the timeline of the under-16s social media ban + what it might mean for your charity and how you support young people.
Under-16s social media ban – date announced
The date of the social media ban for under-16s has been confirmed. Plan now to support the young people and families in your community
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Prison Reform Trust@prtuk.bsky.social · 4d ago*OPPORTUNITY* We're seeking an experienced adviser to join our dedicated team, providing information, advice and advocacy to people in prison and their families. Help resolve problems, support volunteers and contribute to wider criminal justice reform. prisonreformtrust.org.uk/opportunities/
Lisa Nandy announced that the social media ban for under-16s will come into force in March 2027.
UK social media ban to begin in March 2027, Culture Secretary says
Lisa Nandy, the government minister responsible for introducing the ban, pointed to March as a start date although the government says detailed plans will be explained in Parliament by Christmas this ...
bbc.co.uk
Lisa Nandy announced that the social media ban for under-16s will come into force in March 2027.
UK social media ban to begin in March 2027, Culture Secretary says
Lisa Nandy, the government minister responsible for introducing the ban, pointed to March as a start date although the government says detailed plans will be explained in Parliament by Christmas this ...
bbc.co.uk
27 Sept, Bangkok: "Nearly 4,900 people have been evacuated to shelters, with about 52,000 households affected by the floods".
‘Our house was under water’: Bangkok floods force thousands into shelters as disaster declared
More than 300mm of rain fell in two days in parts of Thailand’s capital, inundating homes, shops and roads
theguardian.com
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How hot & dry was your UK summer? Excellent interactive tool to explore how hot this summer was: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK summer 2026: BBC postcode lookup shows how hot and dry it was
Most of us experienced drought and heatwaves - but temperatures and rainfall were not the same everywhere.
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In case you need a good news boost. Here's my latest round-up of campaign, fundraising and impact successes. Stories you might have missed and comms inspiration.
Good news round-up – autumn issue
A round-up of good news from charities and others – autumn 2026
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#GiveLikeDolly day is coming on Friday.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Renfrewshire@dollyslibraryren.bsky.social · 3w agoWe're celebrating the first Dolly Parton Day in Renfrewshire on September 25th - or 9/25 in US format! Alongside our schools and nurseries, we're looking for local businesses and community groups to join us in celebrating Dolly and the impact of her Imagination Library in Renfrewshire.
How Discord is implementing their age verification process.
Age Assurance on Discord: Vendors, Methods, and Your Data
To help Discord users have an experience appropriate for their age, we have implemented additional protections on teen accounts while maintaining the full Discord experience for adult users.
discord.com
Amazing news from @reachvolunteering.org.uk! A funding package will enable them to "continue up to the end of 2028 and transform with confidence".
Reach will remain open | Reach Volunteering
Reach Volunteering will remain open after funders unite to secure its immediate future.
reachvolunteering.org.uk
Was always thus. 20 years ago when I worked at RNIB, people often thought we were birds or boats.
Uilliam Mac G ᚒᚔᚂᚂᚔᚐᚋ@uilliammac.bsky.social · 3w agoThe RNIB felt compelled to point out to the legitimate concerns people that “the 'B' in our name isn't for boats” www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Nice campaign by the Norwegian Consumer Council about the declining lifespan of products. Enjoy!
News - EU moves closer to social media ban for under 13s Article includes useful map showing progress of bans across the world.
EU moves closer to social media ban for under 13s
Ursula von der Leyen announces draft law to stop apps ‘depriving children of their childhood’
theguardian.com
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Found my old RNLI badges. Good to see that the open letter of support is now up to 137k signatures. > act.38degrees.org.uk/act/rnli-tha...
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Wellbeing at work isn't a solo effort. It's a team one. From spotting signs in a colleague to building a culture where wellbeing is openly discussed, our guide covers it all – with valuable advice and resources from across the sector. Take a look or bookmark for later: https://bit.ly/4mWUz2D
A wellbeing guide for comms professionals
Taking care of our mental health should not be something that falls down the list of priorities, especially when working in the ‘always on’ culture of comms...
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The bottom of the World Trade Centre, New York in April 2001.
Remembering 9/11. Here's a new Imperial War Museum film of the photographs of Bill Biggart who set out that day to document what was happening, and lost his life when the second tower collapsed.
Capturing 9/11: Bill Biggart's Final Images
YouTube video by Imperial War Museums
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Is the under-16s social media ban on your radar as something to think about soon? My latest post looks at the timeline and considers how you might need to plan for the ban.
Plan ahead for the under-16s social media ban
The ban is not just a social media comms issue for charities. It will have a much wider impact. Plan for the ban.
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