On this #ThankYouDay we want to celebrate every volunteer, charity staff member and colleague that contributes to supporting local communities. We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without you, so thank you 💙

Over the past five years, the number of people experiencing destitution more than doubled. We have joined over 200 other organisations by signing a letter by @jrf_uk urging the next Prime Minster to put tackling hardship at the top of their agenda from day one #OurEssentials

Austerity’s children – those born after 2010 – now account for 3.4m of Britain’s 4.3m children in poverty, with an extra 100k children pushed into poverty every year. The damage to them runs deep and will have devastating consequences. [Thread] https://t.co/GvMAgsch0u

Forecasters at NOAA have issued a rare Severe Geomagnetic Storm Watch for the first time since 2005. A spectacular aurora is likely Friday night and into the weekend. It's possible that satellite communications and power systems could be affected.

England should get a view of the northern lights tonight! As Matt says, Once dark, go outside and look north...

Calling social scientists and health economists: I’m trying to pull together as many official surveys as possible from as many countries as possible that track mental health (ideally including children, but adults-only will do). I’m good for UK and US, anyone got any others? 🙏

"It just points to the need for NHS dentistry." Around 800 people queued outside this new dental practice in #Bristol today - hoping to register as an NHS patient. 📍 St Pauls Dental Practice 📲 Story here ➡️ https://t.co/M4yUg9i95z

This week, one of @nbrly's founding partners, @marksandspencer have hit a huge milestone of over 70 million meals donated, supporting 3,000 good causes 💙, 4.5 million people🧑‍🤝‍🧑, and saving 117,000 tonnes of CO2 🌍 Congratulations to all involved! https://t.co/sjCfvzX3ev

🚨 1.5 MILLION emergency food parcels were provided by food banks in our network between April and September. This is the highest number of parcels our network has ever distributed in 6 months. And this is likely to get worse – unless the government steps up to make change. ⤵️

It's that magical time of the year, a new Christmas ad from @AldiUK! This year it focuses on the positives of sharing, with reference to their brilliant work supporting communities across the UK via Neighbourly.

Love this from @LidlGB - they’ve connected with 745 good causes in the @nbrly network to donate toys over Christmas 😍🎄

Businesses in Bristol can now trial an e-cargo bike for free. The bikes are equipped with a large storage space for goods and an electric motor to support the cyclist, offering a sustainable alternative to petrol and diesel vehicles. Find out more: https://t.co/UYt1My4mrI

NEW: we need to talk about the dire state of British transport infrastructure. Of the 52 UK cities with 250k+ people, only 8 (15%) have a tram or metro. In France & Germany it’s 80%, Poland is on 60%. Even *American* cities are better served, and the US hates public transit!

Well this is exciting! Being an awesome human is only possible when you’re surrounded by other ‘awesome humans’ . So @nbrly 🎉👏😍 - for you.

Allotment vibes this morning! Doing a bit of filming for @nbrly and @marksandspencer about the journey of surplus food! ❤️

A massive thank you to B&Q and Neighbourly for funding our community project to redecorate childrens rooms.This really meant alot to this families.And massive thanks to all volunteers that supported with a home improvements to carry out this project.@BandQ @nbrly

Great to join @sainsburys and @nbrly to hear about charity projects in Ealing Southall. If your charity group could use volunteers, financial donations, or surplus produce then check out Neighbourly’s website here: https://t.co/9JTECPlda6

Are you ready to make a real difference in your community? 🌟 By becoming a @nbrly ambassador for your business, you can empower your employees to volunteer and contribute to causes they are passionate about right here in Bristol 🌍 📧 Get access: https://t.co/V7IiPWc0lc

This summer we’re excited to be working with Hays, getting their teams into communities to volunteer in response to increasing need. If your local cause could do with some extra hands for a project or task, signup or login to create a volunteer event 👉 https://t.co/epLMkLi5lb

🧵 Last year, food banks in our network distributed almost 3 million emergency food parcels. ❗ More than a million of these were for children. ❗ This is the most parcels our network have ever distributed in a year. ❗ It's a 120% increase compared to 5 years ago.