Martin Canavan 🧡
@mrtncnvn.bsky.social
Daddy. Husband. Travels. Books. History geek. Head of Policy & Influencing @aberlourcharity.bsky.social Trustee @together-sacr.bsky.social Fighting to end child poverty.
Glasgow, Scotland.
Glasgow, Scotland.
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not the kind of behavior I expect from the winner of the fifa peace prize
December 15, 2025 at 7:28 PM
not the kind of behavior I expect from the winner of the fifa peace prize
Hard agree. Entirely self inflicted due to arrogance, incompetence and complacency. The Board gambled on Nancy hoping for another Ange, but turning out more like Celtic’s answer to Caixinha.
No worse actually than I expected in my heart. I am trained to eschew counterfactual history, but I’ll have a go: if MON had remained in charge we’d be top of the league & have our first trophy #CelticFC.
Br Wilfried is a disaster so far, but a defeat of this scale is squarely on the arrogant Board
Br Wilfried is a disaster so far, but a defeat of this scale is squarely on the arrogant Board
December 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Hard agree. Entirely self inflicted due to arrogance, incompetence and complacency. The Board gambled on Nancy hoping for another Ange, but turning out more like Celtic’s answer to Caixinha.
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Great to see Ruth Maguire MSP highlight our @opfs.org.uk
@trussellscot.bsky.social @aberlourcharity.bsky.social
research into the gendered nature of public debt.
We need targeted action from both our govts to tackle the public debt spiral that prevents many being able to afford the essentials.
@trussellscot.bsky.social @aberlourcharity.bsky.social
research into the gendered nature of public debt.
We need targeted action from both our govts to tackle the public debt spiral that prevents many being able to afford the essentials.
Thanks Ruth Maguire MSP for raising our new research, in partnership with @trusselluk.bsky.social & @opfs.org.uk, evidencing that women are disproportionately more likely to be impacted by public debt & what must be done to tackle the public debt crisis. Read: www.aberlour.org.uk/publications...
December 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Great to see Ruth Maguire MSP highlight our @opfs.org.uk
@trussellscot.bsky.social @aberlourcharity.bsky.social
research into the gendered nature of public debt.
We need targeted action from both our govts to tackle the public debt spiral that prevents many being able to afford the essentials.
@trussellscot.bsky.social @aberlourcharity.bsky.social
research into the gendered nature of public debt.
We need targeted action from both our govts to tackle the public debt spiral that prevents many being able to afford the essentials.
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Day Twelve of our #Aberlour150 advent calendar 🎄❄️🎁🎅⛄
This year we’ve had many campaigning highlights driving change for children, young people and families.
This year we’ve had many campaigning highlights driving change for children, young people and families.
December 12, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Day Twelve of our #Aberlour150 advent calendar 🎄❄️🎁🎅⛄
This year we’ve had many campaigning highlights driving change for children, young people and families.
This year we’ve had many campaigning highlights driving change for children, young people and families.
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With Govan Law Centre we're launching our proposal for Public Sector Debt Recovery (Scotland) Bill. Ahead of the @parliament.scot elections we're calling on all parties to support legal changes around the collection of public debt. By tackling the public debt crisis we can help #EndChildPoverty.
December 11, 2025 at 9:02 AM
With Govan Law Centre we're launching our proposal for Public Sector Debt Recovery (Scotland) Bill. Ahead of the @parliament.scot elections we're calling on all parties to support legal changes around the collection of public debt. By tackling the public debt crisis we can help #EndChildPoverty.
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Thanks Ruth Maguire MSP for raising our new research, in partnership with @trusselluk.bsky.social & @opfs.org.uk, evidencing that women are disproportionately more likely to be impacted by public debt & what must be done to tackle the public debt crisis. Read: www.aberlour.org.uk/publications...
December 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Thanks Ruth Maguire MSP for raising our new research, in partnership with @trusselluk.bsky.social & @opfs.org.uk, evidencing that women are disproportionately more likely to be impacted by public debt & what must be done to tackle the public debt crisis. Read: www.aberlour.org.uk/publications...
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In moments of uncertainty, human rights provide a shared foundation of fairness, dignity & accountability. 180+ orgs have come together to challenge negative rhetoric on rights, united: we want better from PM & a future where rights are real for everyone #HRD25
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Human Rights Day 2025 | British Institute of Human Rights
On 10th December 2025, we celebrated Human Rights Day with an event in London, an open letter to the Prime Minister, and the launch of our new ECHR zine.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
In moments of uncertainty, human rights provide a shared foundation of fairness, dignity & accountability. 180+ orgs have come together to challenge negative rhetoric on rights, united: we want better from PM & a future where rights are real for everyone #HRD25
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Struggling to deal with debt? Our money and debt advice service is free and open to single parents across all of Scotland💸
Find out more and get in touch⬇️
opfs.org.uk/support-and-...
#Debt #Scotland #SingleParents #DealingWithDebt #MoneyWorries
Find out more and get in touch⬇️
opfs.org.uk/support-and-...
#Debt #Scotland #SingleParents #DealingWithDebt #MoneyWorries
December 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Struggling to deal with debt? Our money and debt advice service is free and open to single parents across all of Scotland💸
Find out more and get in touch⬇️
opfs.org.uk/support-and-...
#Debt #Scotland #SingleParents #DealingWithDebt #MoneyWorries
Find out more and get in touch⬇️
opfs.org.uk/support-and-...
#Debt #Scotland #SingleParents #DealingWithDebt #MoneyWorries
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Did you see us in yesterday's @sundaypost.com? 👀
Maree Todd MSP, the Minister for Drugs and Alcohol, praised the fact that nearly three quarters of the children referred into our Mother and Child Recovery Houses have remained with their mothers full-time.
Maree Todd MSP, the Minister for Drugs and Alcohol, praised the fact that nearly three quarters of the children referred into our Mother and Child Recovery Houses have remained with their mothers full-time.
December 8, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Did you see us in yesterday's @sundaypost.com? 👀
Maree Todd MSP, the Minister for Drugs and Alcohol, praised the fact that nearly three quarters of the children referred into our Mother and Child Recovery Houses have remained with their mothers full-time.
Maree Todd MSP, the Minister for Drugs and Alcohol, praised the fact that nearly three quarters of the children referred into our Mother and Child Recovery Houses have remained with their mothers full-time.
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Far too many families feel overlooked and ignored. As a member of #EndChildPoverty, we are calling on all parties to commit to action so that every child in Scotland can have the best possible start in life and our country can prosper in the future.
Read our manifesto: tinyurl.com/ympvdss9
Read our manifesto: tinyurl.com/ympvdss9
December 8, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Far too many families feel overlooked and ignored. As a member of #EndChildPoverty, we are calling on all parties to commit to action so that every child in Scotland can have the best possible start in life and our country can prosper in the future.
Read our manifesto: tinyurl.com/ympvdss9
Read our manifesto: tinyurl.com/ympvdss9
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As a member of #EndChildPoverty we're proud to contribute to and support the End Child Poverty manifesto 👇
Far too many families feel overlooked and ignored. As a member of #EndChildPoverty, we are calling on all parties to commit to action so that every child in Scotland can have the best possible start in life and our country can prosper in the future.
Read our manifesto: tinyurl.com/ympvdss9
Read our manifesto: tinyurl.com/ympvdss9
December 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
As a member of #EndChildPoverty we're proud to contribute to and support the End Child Poverty manifesto 👇
Movie you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (either War or Trek), LOTR, or Marvel.
December 7, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Movie you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (either War or Trek), LOTR, or Marvel.
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'us v them' framing in all its guises is utterly poisonous to social democracy and therefore should be avoided like the plague by anyone interested in progressing anything that vaguely looks like social democracy
December 7, 2025 at 9:56 AM
'us v them' framing in all its guises is utterly poisonous to social democracy and therefore should be avoided like the plague by anyone interested in progressing anything that vaguely looks like social democracy
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Day Three of our #Aberlour150 advent calendar 🎄❄️🎁🎅⛄
‘Maggie’ a fabric cuddle cushion with appliqué design was created by Demi. This creation is named after Maggie the dog, who often visits Demi at her home with her owner, Carrie.
‘Maggie’ a fabric cuddle cushion with appliqué design was created by Demi. This creation is named after Maggie the dog, who often visits Demi at her home with her owner, Carrie.
December 3, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Day Three of our #Aberlour150 advent calendar 🎄❄️🎁🎅⛄
‘Maggie’ a fabric cuddle cushion with appliqué design was created by Demi. This creation is named after Maggie the dog, who often visits Demi at her home with her owner, Carrie.
‘Maggie’ a fabric cuddle cushion with appliqué design was created by Demi. This creation is named after Maggie the dog, who often visits Demi at her home with her owner, Carrie.
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That’s a wrap for our event! Thank you to our mums who were involved in our Families Voices Project. Today wouldn't have been possible without you. You have bravely shared your personal recovery journeys to influence the future care & support for mums & their babies who come after you.
December 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
That’s a wrap for our event! Thank you to our mums who were involved in our Families Voices Project. Today wouldn't have been possible without you. You have bravely shared your personal recovery journeys to influence the future care & support for mums & their babies who come after you.
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New report! Our Families Voices Project worked with mums supported by our Intensive Perinatal services and Mother & Child Recovery Houses to amplify their voices to shape future care and support for mums and children impacted by substance use and perinatal mental health.
December 1, 2025 at 9:30 AM
New report! Our Families Voices Project worked with mums supported by our Intensive Perinatal services and Mother & Child Recovery Houses to amplify their voices to shape future care and support for mums and children impacted by substance use and perinatal mental health.
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Our CEO, Justina Murray, and Ashley, mum supported by Aberlour, have kicked off our Families Voices event. We believe services designed to support families must be shaped by the perspectives of the families we support, ensuring their voices are elevated, amplified & influence future care & support.
December 1, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Our CEO, Justina Murray, and Ashley, mum supported by Aberlour, have kicked off our Families Voices event. We believe services designed to support families must be shaped by the perspectives of the families we support, ensuring their voices are elevated, amplified & influence future care & support.
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Shake-up of services could help new mums beat addictions and save Scotland £50m
Shake-up of services could help new mums beat addictions and save Scotland £50m
Easing Scotland’s drugs crisis demands better recovery services for vulnerable new mothers and their babies, according to a leading charity.
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November 30, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Shake-up of services could help new mums beat addictions and save Scotland £50m
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Thank you to @mareetodd.bsky.social for coming along to our Families Voices event today. Having heard directly from our mums affected by substance use, we hope that intensive support can be expanded to more mothers and their children which will give children a better start in life.
December 1, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Thank you to @mareetodd.bsky.social for coming along to our Families Voices event today. Having heard directly from our mums affected by substance use, we hope that intensive support can be expanded to more mothers and their children which will give children a better start in life.
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In @sundaypost.com, Debbie* shared the support she received on her recovery journey while staying with us. Mums supported by our Mother & Child Recovery Houses & Intensive Perinatal services shared their experiences of support during their recovery journey as part of our Families Voices Project.
December 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM
In @sundaypost.com, Debbie* shared the support she received on her recovery journey while staying with us. Mums supported by our Mother & Child Recovery Houses & Intensive Perinatal services shared their experiences of support during their recovery journey as part of our Families Voices Project.
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It's the end of an era today as we say goodbye to our CEO, @sallyannkelly1.bsky.social. Over the past 11 years SallyAnn has led Aberlour with courage, compassion & bravery. We're extremely grateful for everything she has helped us achieve to improve the lives of children, young people & families.
November 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM
It's the end of an era today as we say goodbye to our CEO, @sallyannkelly1.bsky.social. Over the past 11 years SallyAnn has led Aberlour with courage, compassion & bravery. We're extremely grateful for everything she has helped us achieve to improve the lives of children, young people & families.
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📣 The two-child limit pushed families into hardship and breached children’s rights. It's removal by UK Government is expected to lift 450,000 children out of poverty by 2030.
Find out more here: www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Find out more here: www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...
November 27, 2025 at 3:12 PM
📣 The two-child limit pushed families into hardship and breached children’s rights. It's removal by UK Government is expected to lift 450,000 children out of poverty by 2030.
Find out more here: www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Find out more here: www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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We're delighted Rachel Reeves has ended the two-child limit for good in the UK. We, alongside many of our partners, have campaigned for this for many years.
Read the update from our CEO, Justina Murray.
#TwoChildLimit #2childlimit #budget25 #Budget2025 #EndChildPoverty
Read the update from our CEO, Justina Murray.
#TwoChildLimit #2childlimit #budget25 #Budget2025 #EndChildPoverty
November 27, 2025 at 1:04 PM
We're delighted Rachel Reeves has ended the two-child limit for good in the UK. We, alongside many of our partners, have campaigned for this for many years.
Read the update from our CEO, Justina Murray.
#TwoChildLimit #2childlimit #budget25 #Budget2025 #EndChildPoverty
Read the update from our CEO, Justina Murray.
#TwoChildLimit #2childlimit #budget25 #Budget2025 #EndChildPoverty
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Millions are being pushed into council tax debt because the system is designed to hit those with the least. The Chancellor must use the Autumn Budget to deliver real reform — not tweaks.
Read our op-ed in the Big Issue, out today: www.bigissue.com/opinion/chan...
#CouncilTax #Budget2025
Read our op-ed in the Big Issue, out today: www.bigissue.com/opinion/chan...
#CouncilTax #Budget2025
Millions of Brits battle with council tax debt. It's time for reform
Low-income households spend three times as much of their income on council tax than higher earners. Is it time for reform?
www.bigissue.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Millions are being pushed into council tax debt because the system is designed to hit those with the least. The Chancellor must use the Autumn Budget to deliver real reform — not tweaks.
Read our op-ed in the Big Issue, out today: www.bigissue.com/opinion/chan...
#CouncilTax #Budget2025
Read our op-ed in the Big Issue, out today: www.bigissue.com/opinion/chan...
#CouncilTax #Budget2025
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one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.