Head of South England & Wales @TrussellTrust . Views my own
Royal Tunbridge Wells, England
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Rachel Macklin-Smith retweeted
This is the right thing to do, & means a lot to me personally. For anyone experiencing miscarriage the grief is real - and for many there will be comfort in being able to recognise the loss of the child you hoped your pregnancy would become. Thanks to those who made it possible
First Minister @NicolaSturgeon has announced a Memorial Book for those who have experienced a pregnancy or baby loss prior to 24 weeks will launch this summer.
A commemorative certificate recognising the loss will also be available.
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Rachel Macklin-Smith retweeted
No-one who arrives on our shores having fled war, persecution or violence should be treated like a criminal.
And if you need help - please don’t let these numbers discourage you. Our network and so many other amazing orgs stand ready to help you and give you any support we can through this crisis. #foodbank #costofliving
Rachel Macklin-Smith retweeted
Energy company #Centrica made an additional £1bn profit in the last 6 months, whilst millions of people can't afford to heat their homes.
Our economic system is currently enabling this, but it doesn't have to be this way.
Government should:
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BREAKING | British Gas owner Centrica profits increase five-fold as energy bills soar independent.co.uk/news/busin…
Huge thank you to @CrowboroughFB for having me to volunteer at the @Tesco collection today. People were incredibly generous and #tesco colleagues so helpful. Please consider donating if you are shopping at Tesco over the weekend. #foodbank #EveryCanHelps
Rachel Macklin-Smith retweeted
Such encouraging news today. This is exactly the kind of investment we need in our social security system now and in the long term.
Thank you to the food banks in our network, charity partners and supporters who have used their voices to make this change possible.
📣 Your voices have been heard!
Today, the Chancellor has done the right thing by using the social security system to support people on the very lowest incomes amid the #CostOfLivingCrisis ⤵️
ALT 'Today’s pledge of support proves that change is possible. These increases can mean the difference between skipping meals and being able to put food on the table.' Emma Revie, Chief Executive, Trussell Trust
Excited to be at my last @TrussellTrust roadshow of 2022 😢. Lovely to be with so many food banks in sunny Bristol 💚
Rachel Macklin-Smith retweeted
'To have a Tory MP say they don't know how to budget, frankly, that's an insult.'
Labour MP Florence Eshalomi, who grew up in a low-income household, hits out at Lee Anderson's 'degrading' comments on food banks in the House today.
@IainDale | @FloEshalomi | #CrossQuestion
I just have no words. Thankful to my lovely colleague who I think speaks for us all 👇. 💚
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Rachel Macklin-Smith retweeted
Food banks in @TrussellTrust in Wales provided over 131,000 food parcels to people April 2021-March 2022 with 48,500 for children
It’s not right. Uk Gov needs to uplift benefits in line with the real rate of inflation. Struggling families can’t afford to wait any longer
It’s been humbling to be with so many of our food banks this week as we prepared to release our most recent stats, reflecting on the last two unimaginable, exhausting years. This isn’t right, it cannot continue and it CAN change #trusselltrust #foodbank #thiscanchange
Onto Wales next for the Newport Roadshow tomorrow. Huge thank you to the team @CardiffFoodbank for having me today & showing me their new site. 💚
An amazing & emotional start to the week at our @TrussellTrust London roadshow, seeing so many of our amazing network again after 2 years. All of us even more determined to see the end to the need for emergency food in the UK.
Rachel Macklin-Smith retweeted
Thank you to the all amazing people who donated to us this week, including Jon at @LFB_Brent & Marilyn & Lan who dropped off #KingsburyBaptistChurch donations.
With donations 50% down on this time last year, your incredible generosity will have a real impact. #TrussellTrust
Rachel Macklin-Smith retweeted
Lent starts today ✝️ - the 40 day period leading up to Easter. We’re asking for your support with our #ADLENTCALENDAR. If you’re financially able to, pls can you help us by donating items during Lent.
Details about donating are on the pic. Thank you 💚
Rachel Macklin-Smith retweeted
Want to wake up every day knowing you're helping to end the need for food banks in Wales? @TrussellTrust seeking an Area Manager for Mid & West Wales- come and join our amazing team:
trusselltrust.org/about/jobs…
Rachel Macklin-Smith retweeted
Help! The lease on our #Streatham warehouse is coming to an end & we urgently need to source a new venue.
We need approx 6,000sq feet in South Lambeth, with good access.
Please contact [email protected] if you can help
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Wishing a peaceful Christmas to team @TrussellTrust and the incredible network we support. Another tough year supporting communities whilst fighting to end the need for emergency food in the UK. Pls remember to keep donating to your local #foodbank once Christmas is over. 💚