We are proud to be publishing the @TruthPoverty report. This report explains the process we used, the priorities chosen, the recommendations made by commissioners and some of the action taken already. Led by experts by experience #PovertyTruthMcr https://t.co/TtlRYDtzt0

Great to see so many tributes to the hugely respected @SirRichardLeese After a quarter of a century as leader- his role in making Manchester the city it is today cannot be overstated and leaves a great legacy behind. He’ll be greatly missed in Manchester and across local govt!

😀 Come join our happy gang 😀 We're looking for a researcher with knowledge of and interest in contemporary policy around local economic development and experience in gathering primary and secondary data and analysis and interpretation. Find out more 👉 https://t.co/GOXYcBENu7

https://t.co/ULcBSqWnOR 9/9

"A job that's flexible around life, especially if you have a family. It would allow you to take time to pick up the kids. Employers need to look after people. Richard Branson said it: look after your staff and they look after you" 1/9

To make trips more affordable, schools can... 🪙 Cover costs/subsidise 👩‍👦‍👦Give sibling discounts 🗓️Offer flexible payment plans ↔️Space out events ✉️Publicise trips early on 🖼️Opt for cheaper/local trips 🎿Avoid hidden costs by lending out equipment and limiting spending money

Great to join celebration event to launch @TruthPoverty report. Such an important & inspiring piece of work “brings humanity back into the room” Lots of recommendations & ideas to support & work on to improve lives & opportunities for our residents. Thank you #PovertyTruthMcr

It was great to see all of the work being being done by the Manchester Poverty Truth Commission @TruthPoverty #PovertyTruthMcr today and hearing from so many amazing people including @MMS_ethics and @charleskod of @cahn_gm. There's so much to learn from the way they work. 👍😷

''It's those relationships which allow change to happen'' Interesting reflections of people involved in the Manchester Poverty Truth Commission. #PovertyTruthMcr

Thank you @TurbineCreative and for the film!

You can read the full @TruthPoverty report here: https://t.co/cef3swWA6b

Really proud…as a human, a GP & Chair of @ManchesterHCC…to have been part of #PovertyTruthMcr

Today is the launch of Manchester’s @TruthPoverty Commission. Real change comes from harnessing the voices and energy of real people. ‘Bringing humanity back into the room’ - lots of recommendations for the city to crack on with. Together we can make a change #povertytruthmcr

Read the report here https://t.co/7uzKfWCAFc #PovertyTruthMcr

Nothing about us without us #PovertyTruthMcr

Nearly at the end. Thanks to everyone who has contributed, and especially to all the commissioners who brought their whole selves to the process #PovertyTruthMcr

One learning from #PovertyTruthMcr is the importance of trauma informed responses. 1/5 of the people we help @CAPuk tell us they experienced trauma in childhood. What does a trauma informed response in debt collection look like? Has anyone written anything about this?

Civic and business commissioner reflections https://t.co/ev7PPPcYYJ #PovertyTruthMcr

Grassroot commissioner reflections https://t.co/16iWobGBTw #PovertyTruthMcr

Amazing to hear these stories from #povertytruthmcr Makes us even more excited to be hosting #TamesidePovertyTruth Commission, aiming to launch autumn 2021 - watch this space!