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London Independent Visitors

@LondonIV

The London Independent Visitors service matches volunteers to children in care. They develop long term friendships and have fun! Part of @actnforchildren

 Holborn, London
actionforchildren.org.uk/our-services/projects/london-independent-visitors
Joined November 2014
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Action for Children@actnforchildren3 Jan 2023
👀 New year, new you? In 2️⃣ 0️⃣ 2️⃣ 3️⃣ you could: 🏃‍♀️ Take part in a half marathon. ✨ Try our 30 day star jump challenge with the little ones. 🌥️ Take it to the clouds and skydive. Challenge yourself AND do something good. Help vulnerable children ❤️👇 bit.ly/3VIe2pZ

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Hampstead Heath@CityCorpHeath2 Oct 2022
One week today until we go conker crazy on the Heath. The annual conker championship run this year by @HeathHands is on Sun 9 Oct from 1-4pm at the Parliament Hill Bandstand. Registration from 12.30pm. Compete to win a coveted golden conker!
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Action for Children@actnforchildren11 Oct 2021
We’ve made it to the @Morrisons charity partnership vote 🥳 Their staff will choose the final outcome, which could change the lives of 3 million disadvantaged children across the UK. Please RT and tag anyone you know who works for Morrisons: actionforchildren.org.uk/mor… #Morrisons ⭐️
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Marcus Rashford urges government to keep £20 universal credit top-up theguardian.com/football/202…
Marcus Rashford urges government to keep £20 universal credit top-up

Marcus Rashford urges government to keep £20 universal credit top-up

Footballer and poverty campaigner says ministers should focus on efforts to end the ‘child hunger pandemic’

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Action for Children@actnforchildren6 Sep 2021
Breaking News! Director of Policy and Campaigns at Action for Children, Imran Hussain @imran_1 tells @SkyNews the Government's planned £20 Universal Credit cut on 6 October will create the biggest social security loss affecting working families since WW2. 1/2
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Mental Health Foundation@mentalhealth10 May 2021
There is a simple thing that can really help support good mental health… nature🌱. Nature can really help put things in perspective, take the pressure off & bring calm, wonder and joy to our daily lives: #ConnectWithNature #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek mentalhealth.org.uk/mhaw

Nature and mental health

Did you know that connecting with nature can be good for our mental health? We hope to inspire you to #ConnectWithNature this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek.

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Care Experienced History Month UK@CEHMUK12 Apr 2021
Every day throughout April, we will be sharing an Untold Story. These are stories of Care Experienced people that are untold or that their Care Experience is untold. Today we are sharing the story of Mary Seacole. #CEHM
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Action for Children@actnforchildren20 Feb 2021
Three-quarters (76%) of Action for Children frontline workers fear many vulnerable children are unable to access much-needed external services. They are at breaking point. They can’t wait any longer. We must act NOW. Sign our petition today: bit.ly/3axMcs5
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London Independent Visitors@LondonIV22 Dec 2020
Check out these beauties by one of our IV’s and their young person. These look appetising😋😋! Well done 👏👏👏. #LIVChristmasbakeoff2020 🎄🎄🎄🤶🧑‍🎄🎅
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London Independent Visitors@LondonIV23 Dec 2020
Christmas tree by one of our matches. IV and young person had a great time baking together virtually. Beautifully presented. Thank you to the pair👏👏👏👏. 🎄🎄🎄🤶🤶🤶🤶😋😋😋 #LIVChristmasbakeoff2020
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London Independent Visitors@LondonIV14 Dec 2020
Some beautiful cupcakes made by a young person - loving all the Christmas designs! Well done :) #LIVChristmasbakeoff2020
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London Independent Visitors@LondonIV21 Dec 2020
Check out these wonderful Ginger bread men, baked with love by one of our matches! How yummy! #LIVChristmasbakeoff2020
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London Independent Visitors@LondonIV10 Dec 2020
Check out these amazingly decorated Xmas treats designed and decorated by one of YP and their IV as part of the #LIVChristmasbakeoff2020 ! The young person was not able to use the oven, so the pair decided to decorate with copious amounts of sugar! Yummy!
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London Independent Visitors@LondonIV2 Dec 2020
Check out the wonderful Xmas treats one IV and their Young Person virtually baked together! How Yummy these golden stars look! The pair had a lot of fun making them! #LIVChristmasbakeoff2020 If you want to take part email roger.besong@actionforchildren.org.uk for more info.
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London Independent Visitors@LondonIV3 Jul 2020
#AFCjunebakeoff @crumbsanddoilies @cupcakejemma
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London Independent Visitors@LondonIV6 Jul 2020
Thank you to the young person for completing these cupcakes just in time! They look great 😋#AFCjunebakeoff
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London Independent Visitors@LondonIV1 Jul 2020
Last lot of cupcake pics sent yesterday! The blue is for the NHS 💙💙💙 #AFCjunebakeoff
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London Independent Visitors@LondonIV3 Jul 2020
Delicious Chocolate cupcakes! This match enjoyed baking as an activity. Thank you both. #AFCjunebakeoff @crumbsanddoilies @cupcakejemma
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London Independent Visitors@LondonIV3 Jul 2020
Beautiful Cupcakes! Thank you both for a job well done.#AFCjunebakeoff @crumbsanddoilies @cupcakejemma
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London Independent Visitors@LondonIV3 Jul 2020
Marshmallow Sprinkles cake. Thank you the this YP. I like the smiling face on the cake. 🧁👍🏾👍🏾🧁🧁👍🏾 #AFCjunebakeoff
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