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Mark Russell OBE

@markrusselluk.bsky.social

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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 🏳️‍🌈

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@childrenssociety.bsky.socialOct 9, 2026, 12:30 PMReposted by @markrusselluk.bsky.social

Young people shouldn't have to hit crisis point before they can get help. But that is what we see every day. The Fonagy Review confirms it. That’s why we're calling for community-based, early support centres in all areas of the UK. It’s time to make it available to every young person who needs it.

A young woman sitting outdoors looking thoughtful, highlighting that 1 in 6 young people are significantly struggling with their mental health.
@markrusselluk.bsky.socialOct 6, 2026, 11:27 AM

From Labour in Liverpool to the Conservatives in Birmingham: good for @nickcookuk.bsky.social and I to talk to people about the brilliant work of @childrenssociety.bsky.social and about the need to invest more in early help and prevention

Picture of Mark and colleague Nick, Mark chairing a panel and Mark with the CPC26 sign
@nerys-a.bsky.socialSep 30, 2026, 9:08 PMReposted by @markrusselluk.bsky.social

Uplifting day celebrating the relocation of @childrenssociety.bsky.social Chelsea garden to Leighton Buzzard.

A really beautiful space for young people - such an amazing legacy.

@markrusselluk.bsky.social
@nickcookuk.bsky.social
@projectgivingback.bsky.social

@nerys-a.bsky.socialSep 29, 2026, 1:18 PMReposted by @markrusselluk.bsky.social

Well attended & highly engaging launch of @childrenssociety.bsky.social report on Teenage Relationship Abuse at #Lab26
Thanks to @markrusselluk.bsky.social for chairing: our contributors, inc @jessasatomp.bsky.social: amazing young people who spoke & @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social for the hard work

Seven photos in a collage taken at fringe event in Labour Party conference. All photos either people talking, or standing smiling or listening to event.
@nerys-a.bsky.socialSep 29, 2026, 5:15 PMReposted by @markrusselluk.bsky.social

Feeling hopeful post @uklabour.bsky.social conference - the emphasis on social care and young people was heard.

That’s a wrap for @childrenssociety.bsky.social this year. Big thanks to team @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social for all the prep & @markrusselluk.bsky.social leading the charge

Collage of 20 small photos in one image all taken at the conference. Report covers, people, sunsets
@markrusselluk.bsky.socialSep 30, 2026, 6:59 AM

This photo montage is amazing!!!

@nerys-a.bsky.socialSep 24, 2026, 6:53 PMReposted by @markrusselluk.bsky.social

Engaging @childrenssociety.bsky.social Trustee Away Day - grateful to all for volunteering their time & colleagues for making the day happen

@markrusselluk.bsky.social @nickcookuk.bsky.social

Photo of a big group of people standing facing the camera smiling.4 photos in a collage: 1.  Ripped up pieces of paper. 2. People sitting round desks. 3. Railway sign that says Chelmsford 4. Mark standing in front of a PowerPoint.
@markrusselluk.bsky.socialSep 24, 2026, 4:28 PM

I've just asked my MP to attend The Children's Society's Parliamentary event and show their support for children's wellbeing. Can you invite your MP too?
act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/200634/...

@nerys-a.bsky.socialSep 18, 2026, 10:02 AMReposted by @markrusselluk.bsky.social

Anyone else outraged like me?

UK's teenagers continue to be the unhappiest in Europe...

MORE has to be done. This is not OK.

www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

@markrusselluk.bsky.socialSep 18, 2026, 10:42 AM

For the second time British children are the most unhappy in Europe. It doesn’t have to be this way, we need to make improving children’s wellbeing a national mission

We at @childrenssociety.bsky.social will keep fighting for change

Children deserve better

www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

@childrenssociety.bsky.socialSep 3, 2026, 8:30 AMReposted by @markrusselluk.bsky.social

From one-to-one support, group work and events in the community, this year we have reached over 73,000 young people.

Thanks to our teams, volunteers, and supporters who make this all possible.

Read our full report: https://ow.ly/zuCY50ZIe73

@childrenssociety.bsky.socialSep 7, 2026, 9:15 AMReposted by @markrusselluk.bsky.social

How do we improve our services? We act on what young people tell us.

As a result, our hubs have become more accessible to the young people we work with.

Read more about how we turned young people's feedback into action in Leeds: https://ow.ly/3tkb50ZILrn

Text highlights young people's feedback on safety, multilingual signs, welcoming spaces, and youth involvement in recruitment at The Children's Society.
@childrenssociety.bsky.socialSep 8, 2026, 9:00 AMReposted by @markrusselluk.bsky.social

Children aren’t failing to access mental health support. The system is failing to reach them.

Our new report shows why trusted, flexible and inclusive early support must meet children where they are.

Read the report here: https://ow.ly/8UFB50ZKpgJ

A therapy room with chairs and a couch, overlaid with text reading: Children aren’t failing to access mental health support. The system is failing to reach them.
@markrusselluk.bsky.socialMay 26, 2026, 5:18 PM

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

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