From N.Ireland, work in London, live in Hampshire. I’m passionate about social justice, hope, and building a society for all children. Chief Executive of @childrenssociety.bsky.social , School Governor, FRSA. Views mine 🏳️🌈
Mark Russell OBE
Excellent meeting with DWP Minister @damedianajohnson.bsky.social
Good to bring @childrenssociety.bsky.social thanks for progress made to reduce child poverty but also good to press for a faster pace in implementing the strategy.
So grateful for the Minister’s passion to make a difference
Children’s services are stuck in a crisis loop.
Spending hit a record £14.7bn despite little evidence outcomes for children are improving. The reason? 80% of budgets are spent on late intervention.
A new report by @pbe.co.uk, commissioned by us at the Children's Services Funding Alliance 👇
Our response to the Milburn Review published today
Love this
A single act of support creates a ripple of change!
@childrenssociety.bsky.social
This book is one of the most incredible I have ever read. #LondonFalling is gripping, scary and at times unbelievable. I will never see London the same way again.
Emily Maitlis is right, this story will stay with me a long time.
Incredible writing from @praddenkeefe.bsky.social
Are you watching this storyline on Eastenders?
Thousands of children care for someone at home, often without recognition or support.
Image: BBC
Helen Cross introduces our garden for the People’s Choice Award.
Vote for our garden here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/a...
At the #ChelseaFlowerShow, our garden showed what’s possible when young people get the support they need. 🌸 If it moved you, don’t let it end there.
Hold an open day or picnic and be part of change. Sign up to Hope blooms here and get a free pack of seeds today: https://ow.ly/criX50Z5ewU💚
Mark Russell OBE
Please vote for @childrenssociety.bsky.social garden !
Having spent the day at Chelsea Glower Show in @childrenssociety.bsky.social gold winning garden - I can say that this article on our garden is absolutely spot on
@theguardian.com - thank you
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Mark Russell OBE
Mark Russell OBE
The Children's Society
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The Children's Society
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Our latest report on Children's Services uncovers a system out of balance: annual costs in England reached a record £14.7 billion in 2024/25, but 82% of spending between 2011 and 2025 went to late intervention.
