Spaces of Hope
Rooted locally in north west England, curating spaces globally - sharing stories, dialogues & hope to inspire leaders - curated by Dr Matthew Barber-Rowell FRSA - new book out now with SCM Press
@reformthinktank.bsky.social
Independent and non-party. As Britain’s leading public services think tank, we are dedicated to advancing ideas to radically improve the functioning of the State. We don’t want to tweak, we want to transform.
@policygiles.bsky.social
Attempting to facilitate dialogue between researchers and policymakers. Sometimes succeeding. Views not employers (obvs). https://www.linkedin.com/in/ggilespps?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
@davidwgw.bsky.social
Cured optimist but still hopeful. Seemingly incurable night owl. Music, films, books, dogs, nature. Politics & football in the ‘steady now’ box. No meat. “Are we being good ancestors?” - Jonas Salk #MDANT
@northwestbylines.co.uk
Powerful citizen journalism from North West England. Regulated by IMPRESS contact us on editor@northwestbylines.co.uk
@bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social
The Official Podcast for the Bylines Network, hosted by Chris Davies and Julian Greenbank. Looking at the biggest stories from across the country. Episodes released monthly. https://open.spotify.com/show/3WjbTeTGwFAfiopvvV8pzV
@anthciis.bsky.social
Ⓐctivist Ⓐnthropology MAs + PhDs 🌍 Journal: https://jwsr.pitt.edu/ 📕 Books: https://blog.pmpress.org/kairos/ 🏴☠️ Lectures: https://www.ciis.edu/news/david-graeber-memorial-lectures
@charleswlogan.bsky.social
Learning Sciences PhD Candidate at Northwestern University - Teaching and learning for collective flourishing in schools and beyond by resisting, refusing, repurposing, and reimagining technologies - Dad Life - he/him/his
@bylinesnetwork.co.uk
Powerful citizen journalism | regulated by IMPRESS https://bylinesnetwork.co.uk A network of 10 not-for-profit, volunteer-led news publications from across the UK Donate via https://bylinesnetwork.co.uk/donate/ Email info@bylinesnetwork.co.uk
@drannaclark.bsky.social
Humanities, history of art, architecture & landscape; museums, libraries & collections
@vcorenmitchell.bsky.social
Writer, poker player and accidental quiz show host.
@carolvorders.bsky.social
Hello lovelies. This is my official account.. 💙💙 Glad to be over here from the "other place"😂 It's like breathing clean air again 👍🏼
@togetherliverpool.bsky.social
We support faith and community groups to take their next step in social action. If you're in Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, St Helens, Halton, Warrington, Wigan, or West Lancs... Come join us! #NetworkofKindness https://togetherliverpool.org.uk
@quakerpen.bsky.social
Quaker. Writer. NUJ. FRSA. Some recent work at archival site of https://www.ekklesia.co.uk/ Own opinions. My book #WordsOutofSilence is available here https://www.ekklesiapublishing.co.uk/books/words-out-of-silence/
@thereverendvet.bsky.social
Belfast born, Veterinarian, priest, environmentalist, cat junkie, social media influencer, love Palestine, inclusive, lives near Manchester.
@drhwazir.bsky.social
GP Registrar | BMA | UKRDC | FPR | Views on here are my own. Reposts and likes are not endorsements. Passionate about pay restoration.
@carterjenny16.bsky.social
1 of the Unpaid Director for Together All Are Able and one of the leads for self advocacy in Wirral a member of NCAG and life time member of LDE and a member of the Liverpool City Region disability Panel views are my own
@jowolff.bsky.social
Jonathan Wolff, Political Philosopher. Blavatnik School of Government, Oxford Wolfson College President The Royal Institute of Philosophy THFC supporter in 'only talk to me about the Europa League’ mode #academic
@felicitydwyer.bsky.social
Author of Crafting Connection:Transform how you communicate with yourself and others. Learning & Development specialist. Facilitator. Have unexpectedly become a dog person.
@thinkingalliance.bsky.social
Putting Thinking First. Helping public and third sector leaders prioritise the thinking that builds trust, shapes better decisions and strengthens progress on the work that matters. Also: parent, runner, reader, volunteer, cat person, nature-lover...
@minimastersart.bsky.social
Art Educator & Artist. Cultural Democrat. Bringing Art to Children - and Children to Art. KS1 & KS2. Est 2007. Manchester eX @MiniMastersArt #ImaginationUnlimited #LetMeDoArtMyWay
@cassowary-eu.bsky.social
Irish in exile 🏳️🌈☘️🇪🇺 Husband, dad, Methodist clergy, #ADHDer @communityunion, Labour🌹, SDLP, fabian Love politics, preaching, travel, Sri Lanka, reconciliation, @corrymeela, social justice, 📖 📽️ 📺 🐘🦭 🦅🦆🐧🧶 ALL VIEWS MY OWN. Https://cassowary.eu
@jameswrighttv.bsky.social
Documentary producer and director. BBC, Discovery, Sky, PBS and NEWSJam on YouTube www.youtube.com/@JAMfact
@sethabramson.bsky.social
Journalist, lawyer, NYT-bestselling Trump and Musk biographer, songwriter (Hounds), former CNN and BBC analyst, poet, retired journalism professor. 👤: sethabramson.net/bio ⚖️: sethabramson.substack.com 🕹: retrostack.substack.com 🎶: houndsmusic.substack.com
@ledbydonkeys.org
Art, Activism and Accountability https://linktr.ee/ledbydonkeys?utm_source=linktree_admin_share
@newsagents.bsky.social
Lifting the curtain on the biggest stories in the UK, U.S. & beyond. With Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel & Lewis Goodall. Listen on Global Player. .
@thekingsfund.bsky.social
We are an independent charity working to improve health and care in England. Our vision is that the best possible care is available to all. https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/
@bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk
An academic research institute rethinking public policy in an era of turbulence & growing inequality. A part of the University of Cambridge. bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk
@bbcnewsnight.bsky.social
Welcome! Find us weekdays 10:30pm on BBC Two, BBC News, iPlayer with Victoria Derbyshire, Paddy O'Connell & Matt Chorley - plus Katie Razzall, Nicholas Watt and Faisal Islam
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
Broadcaster @lbc.co.uk Author: https://www.waterstones.com/book/how-they-broke-britain/james-obrien/9780753560365
@trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social
Prof of Primary Care Health Sciences, Oxford. Researching digital health/ inequities, covid prevention (masks/ air quality). Wild swimmer. Mum to Rob (marine bio) & Al (doc). She/her. https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user=QDCqsJwAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
@profdevisridhar.bsky.social
Professor & Chair of Global Public Health, Edinburgh Uni. Certified Level 3 Personal Trainer. Views own.
@barristersecret.bsky.social
Wears a black cape and fights crime. Not Batman. Sunday Times No.1 Bestselling author•The Secret Barrister•#FakeLaw•Nothing But The Truth• Also writes thrillers as S.J. Fleet. The Cut Throat Trial coming 28 Aug 2025.
@drpeterblundell.bsky.social
Qualitative Researcher | Dep Editor - European Journal for Qualitative Research in Psychotherapy | Counsellor/Psychotherapist | Social Worker | https://linktr.ee/drpeterblundell https://www.peterblundell.com
@juliaunwin.bsky.social
Adviser, mentor, non-exec director. Chair Smart Data Foundry and Chair of York St John University. Chair of #CivilSocietyFutures 2018. CEO of Jospeh Rowntree Foundation 2006-20016. Now curious and committed to learning more. Www.juliaunwin.com
@paulkissack.bsky.social
Group Chief Executive of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) and Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT). Former Government civil servant. Manxman now living in North Yorkshire.
@renewaljournal.bsky.social
A quarterly journal of politics and ideas, committed to exploring and expanding the radical potential of social democracy. Subscribe here: https://renewal.org.uk/
@debbiesorkin.bsky.social
National Director of Systems Leadership at www.leadershipcentre.org.uk. Lots of stuff about working in complexity. Also a Spurs fan so know about fitful progress.
@mazzucatom.bsky.social
Professor in the Economics of Innovation and Public Value, University College London. Author: Entrepreneurial State, Value of Everything, Mission Economy, Big Con. Founding Director UCL Institute for Innovation & Public Purpose www.marianamazzucato.com
@jesstud.bsky.social
CEO, @wearenewlocal.bsky.social Politics, policy, local government, devolution, place, community power, public service reform, inequality & feminism. Always searching for good coffee.
@paulmason.bsky.social
📈Journalist 📖 Writer 🎥 Film-maker 🤷🏻♂️ Public Speaker 🌏 Security & Resilience 🚩Labour 🏭 Industrial strategist 🐾 Wheaten Terrier owner 📰 https://open.substack.com/pub/htsf?r=2sidg&utm_medium=ios
@resurgencetrust.bsky.social
Resurgence & Ecologist magazine has been at the forefront of the environmental and now regenerative movement for almost 60 years. Published by The Resurgence Trust, a small educational, UK charity: www.resurgence.org - championing and celebrating Nature.
@trusselluk.bsky.social
An anti-poverty charity and community of food banks working to end hunger together 💚