Christy Acton
@christyacton
Followers
1K
Following
2K
Media
65
Statuses
2K
Founder of @standingtallorg working with people experiencing homelessness helping them move away from the streets for good. Proudest dad of 3 beautiful boys.
Birmingham
Joined April 2014
You’ve done it, you’ve helped us raise £20,000....... so @standingtallorg can help 60 people to move off the streets in 2023. 122 of you donated so we’ve reached our campaign target! A massive thank you to you and to @AvivaUK for matching every £. https://t.co/5yvmTQvh15
standingtall.org.uk
You’ve done it, you’ve helped us raise £20,000! This will mean we can help 60 people to move off the streets this year. 122 of you have supported what we’re doing and we’ve reached our Christmas...
0
5
14
https://t.co/gTC961bS8P Support @standingtallorg this Christmas. @christyacton is doing great things to support the homeless people of Birmingham to end the cycle of homelessness, one person at a time. #EndHomelessnessNow #EveryoneDeservesAHome
communitiesfund.avivafoundation.org.uk
Aviva Community Fund helping communities across the UK
0
1
2
Contribute an hour's pay to assist 100 individuals in finding employment... LoveBrum's #Hiddenhero, Christy from Standing Tall, is encouraging people to donate an hour of their earnings to help place 100 people into jobs by 2025 ❤️ Learn more here: https://t.co/Jr8Go60tQx
1
3
3
Thank you @christyacton and @standingtallorg for my @Stand4Socks socks. Guess what everyone is getting in their stockings this year!!! #EndHomelessness #BuyOneGiveOne
1
2
7
Talent scouts find jobs for #homeless people https://t.co/SHHkWHFdjC
#recruitment #homelessness #jobs @crisis_uk @Shelter @christyacton @standingtallorg @funderstogether @WeAreRedactive @RecruiterAwards
recruiter.co.uk
The charity, Standing Tall, provides employment opportunities to homeless people trying to turn their lives around. Christy Acton (pictured) set up Standing Tall as a result of lessons learned from...
0
3
4
🎙 Aston means business 🎙 @AstonUniversity alumni helps homeless into jobs & accommodation via @standingtallorg 🗣 @stevedyson, @christyacton & Michael Lambe 🙌"From Homeless to Happy: Steve's Inspiring Journey" WATCH👉 https://t.co/LMoxGvS6wg LISTEN👉 https://t.co/LMQIFFHtQe
0
2
4
🎙 Aston means business 🎙 @AstonUniversity alumni helps homeless into jobs & accommodation via @standingtallorg 🗣 @stevedyson, @christyacton & Michael Lambe 🙌 "It's a way to drive social change for good" WATCH👉 https://t.co/LMoxGvS6wg LISTEN👉 https://t.co/LMQIFFHtQe
0
2
3
🎙 Aston means business 🎙 S7E4 @AstonUniversity alumni runs @standingtallorg, helping homeless into jobs and accommodation 🗣 @stevedyson, @christyacton & Michael Lambe 🙌 "We're breaking the cycle... it's the journey to employment success" WATCH👉 https://t.co/LMoxGvS6wg
0
3
5
🙌| @AstonUniversity alumni runs charity helping homeless into jobs and accommodation 💼 @christyacton used lessons learned from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme at @AstonBusiness to set up @standingtallorg 👉 https://t.co/28Myr9EqdA
#TeamAston
0
3
6
We're hiring in #Bristol, #Leeds, and #Liverpool. Have you got the emotional intelligence to work alongside a person as they move off the streets for good? Liverpool https://t.co/nQajCQ2EHw Leeds https://t.co/vAIX3nFrIi Bristol https://t.co/1XZpkwE7se
#Homelessness #Talent
0
5
4
Great to be at the Workplace Event today with @SocialEnt_UK at the #NEC with some great social enterprises. #homelessness #socialenterprise #networking #socialvalue #responsiblebusiness
0
1
2
A big shout out to @HarryGledhill_ and Mike Hisher from @AsteerPlanning for being stars running half marathons for us. Harry ran the #ManchesterHalfMarathon on Sunday and Mike ran the Heaton Park half marathon. Thanks for doing the hard yards to end homelessness in #Manchester
0
3
5
Premiere alert! Roll out the red carpet! We've been working with @alanwalsh101 and Laura Balerdi from @helpfilm101 and Laura Faraci who is an incredible animator. Thanks, guys, for all your work on this. So grateful to @MrNickKnowles from @BBC's #DIYSOS for the voiceover.
0
2
4
Standing Tall are a fascinating charity. They pair up people with a spare room with people experiencing homelessness and they guarantee 6 months rent. It’s a bold way to try tackle both homelessness and loneliness in society: We were proud to help create the animation.
Premiere alert! Roll out the red carpet! We've been working with @alanwalsh101 and Laura Balerdi from @helpfilm101 and Laura Faraci who is an incredible animator. Thanks, guys, for all your work on this. So grateful to @MrNickKnowles from @BBC's #DIYSOS for the voiceover.
1
3
4
It was a pleasure to work with @standingtallorg. They are a unique charity offering a bold vision on how to help alleviate both homelessness and loneliness. And we got to work with the lovely @MrNickKnowles too and honkindly provides the voiceover.
Premiere alert! Roll out the red carpet! We've been working with @alanwalsh101 and Laura Balerdi from @helpfilm101 and Laura Faraci who is an incredible animator. Thanks, guys, for all your work on this. So grateful to @MrNickKnowles from @BBC's #DIYSOS for the voiceover.
0
2
4
HIRING - Join LoveBrum #HiddenHeroes Standing Tall as their Talent Scout. A not-for-profit matching the homeless with jobs and homes. Think you're right for the role? ➣ https://t.co/HOZ2br8gLk
#Charity #BirminghamUK
0
3
2
Join us in making a difference! Standing Tall @standingtallorg is on the lookout for a dynamic Head of Operations! Are you ready to lead and support our talented team of Talent Scouts, ensuring top-notch services citywide?Apply now and stand tall with us! @chmrecruit #LondonJobs
0
3
2
💚This amazing Brum based charity, @standingtallorg connects people experiencing homelessness with employers who can provide living wage jobs & with hosts who can provide them with a safe home. 💚 📲Check out these job opportunities on their website. https://t.co/8pOiC1a1GI
0
3
3
Looking for a role to really make that difference on the streets of Birmingham? This one's for you ➡️➡️➡️ https://t.co/S2NLdY0kFw
0
2
3
This looks like a great #socent first and #GoTo event for your diaries 🙌 ℹ️ THE WORKPLACE EVENT // Social Enterprise Village https://t.co/IZLpybhRpT Thanks for sharing @christyacton @standingtallorg
#socialenterprise #socialeconomy #WestMids
0
2
2