Did you know that schools & colleges in England can order FREE period supplies under a Govt scheme? Only 40% have signed up so far - we need to change this! Pls share this flyer with your contacts - it has all the details a school needs to order! Pls RT! #PeriodRevolution

You can also write to your MP about the issue. @irise_int have put together a template which you can find at the link here 👇 https://t.co/wIGNJDtdc2

@RedBoxProject Please encourage your network to write the their MPs about this. Template letters & other info here

Please share this post to your friends, family, teachers, parents, governors too, so that they can access the information.

All parts of the UK now have period product schemes for schools and colleges in place - so we will share details of all the schemes in the different nations. Stay tuned on our social media channels for more information.

We want to help schools and colleges to support their students - so we will share resources and information we have to aid schools and colleges do this.

We have seen the news over the last few days that young people are still struggling to access period products in schools and colleges. This is such disheartening news and naturally we will do all that we can to improve matters. https://t.co/8tSCCWOkR6

This is fantastic to see! Normalising periods in assemblies helps tackle the stigma around menstruation and helps people seek period products when they need them! Thank you Chorlton High School!

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family at this time. Rest in peace, ma'am.

This person has also enabled us to shine a light on period poverty, just like Maya in the first thread that they replied to, so for that, thank you! Together, including the person who wrote this reply, we will end #PeriodPoverty 🩸✊🩸✊🩸 /End

Sometimes, ignorance can begin to hinder one's outlook and understanding of a problem. We will continue to raise awareness of the true issues facing people experiencing period poverty. 5/

Parties, vacations, restaurants... To this person, it's great that they're able to access these things but we can assure you, many of the people experiencing period poverty, or other aspects of poverty too - food poverty, fuel poverty - they aren't partaking in such things 4/

In plain sight, no work means an even smaller budget. Even more tougher decisions to be made like choosing between heating the home or eating food. The rising tide of costs mean people currently have to make those decisions, and many more will be forced to in the near future 3/

More so, people are facing a turbulent storm, decisions between eating or heating their homes In order weather the storm, things like transportation are needed to help people keep jobs, their livelihoods. No transport, no work. 2/

It seems someone else needs some education on #PeriodPoverty too. Don't worry, we've got you covered! ✊🩸 Here's a thread for you 👇 Firstly, mobile phones aren't absorbent - so would make an awful period product. Not very practical at all. 1/

You've also enabled us to shine a light on period poverty, just like Maya in the first thread that you replied to, so for that, thank you! Together, including you Winston, we will end #PeriodPoverty 🩸✊🩸✊🩸 /End

Sometimes, ignorance can begin to hinder one's outlook and understanding of a problem. We will continue to raise awareness of the true issues facing people experiencing period poverty. 5/

Parties, vacations, restaurants... Winston, its wondeful that you're able to access these things but we can assure you, many of the people experiencing period poverty, or other aspects of poverty too - like food poverty, fuel poverty, they aren't partaking in such activities 4/

In plain sight, no work means an even smaller budget. Even more tougher decisions to be made like choosing between heating the home or eating food. The rising tide of costs mean people currently have to make those decisions, and many more will be forced to in the near future 3/

More so, people are facing a turbulent storm, decisions between eating or heating their homes In order weather the storm, things like transportation are needed to help people keep jobs, their livelihoods. No transport, no work. 2/