Charlotte Prothero

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[Charlotte Prothero @CharlottePro95]

The Act:
•Ends Section 21 evictions
•Abolishes fixed-term tenancies
•Applies Decent Homes standards
•Limits rent in advance to one month
•Bans bidding wars
•Gives renters the right to request pets

A major shift towards fairness and security for renters.

[Charlotte Prothero @CharlottePro95]

Landmark day for renters. After years of campaigning, Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions are history. The Renters’ Rights Act is now law, giving millions more security, stability and dignity in their homes.

[Charlotte Prothero @CharlottePro95]

The claim measuring children’s wellbeing risks “making them sad” is wrong. Ignoring evidence doesn’t make problems disappear: 1 in 5 young people now have a probable mental disorder. Without national data, we can’t know what works.

https://t.co/Tin5f0BcEq

[Charlotte Prothero @CharlottePro95]

Economic growth is only meaningful if it leads to an improvement in people's happiness. https://t.co/PLOXHcIPtr

[Charlotte Prothero @CharlottePro95]

"This is the kind of conversation that should be happening in parliament. We need a Comprehensive Wellbeing Review". - @joswinson

[Schools Week @SchoolsWeek]

📏 'If we treasure children and young people’s wellbeing as parents do, we must start to measure it - not to judge, but to improve'

@Gus_ODonnell
https://t.co/RMMcFKyq61

[Charlotte Prothero @CharlottePro95]

@GandonAmy Research was done by Intergenerational Foundation, article here: https://t.co/voMVsJTl22

[Charlotte Prothero @CharlottePro95]

Government spending per pensioner is now £12.6k higher than per child — a 170% gap increase over 20 years.

Spending has risen 55% on pensioners vs just 20% on children.

[Charlotte Prothero @CharlottePro95]

While UK grantmaking grew, this year. Trusts & Foundations have now surpassed government bodies as the largest source of grant income for the voluntary sector. Plus, new data reveals grants to individuals/families are now estimated at £850m. #CharityFunding #Grantmakers

[Adam Dance MP @Adamjamesdance]

Tonight at 9pm on @Channel4, Jamie’s Dyslexia Revolution airs — and I’m so proud to have been featured.

As someone with dyslexia, it means the world to see @jamieoliver championing this issue. Please tune in and be part of the revolution. #DyslexiaRevolution #ComeOnBridget

[Charlotte Prothero @CharlottePro95]

Who gets a say in how charities are run?
🔹 Median trustee age: 65–69
🔹 65% have above-average incomes
🔹 Just 8% from ethnic minority backgrounds
🔹 Only 17% report a disability
🔹 <50% of boards recruit openly

Read more: https://t.co/TmCAoFbROA

[Charlotte Prothero @CharlottePro95]

In Clarkson’s Farm S4, Jeremy Clarkson swaps the tractor for a pint, arguing that rural pubs could help tackle the loneliness crisis.

Loneliness is hitting farmers hard, and pub closures are making it worse.

[Charlotte Prothero @CharlottePro95]

“By deploying NHS-led, evidence-based intervention during children’s formative years, we will not only halt the spiral towards crisis but cultivate much-needed grit amongst the next generation.” – Bridget Phillipson & Wes Streeting
https://t.co/m512Zr2rdD

[Charlotte Prothero @CharlottePro95]

👏 Great to see the @ChtyCommission launch new trustee recruitment guidance—much needed for the sector. Our research at found only 6% of trustees apply via adverts, & just ~30% of roles are made public.

Proud to see our work driving change.

https://t.co/4W8Dih8QHI

[Charlotte Prothero @CharlottePro95]

"Wellbeing isn’t a distraction from economic progress; it’s a prerequisite for it.”

The Times featured proposals to measure children’s wellbeing in schools.

Proud @ProBonoEcon, @BeeWellUK work to build the case, through our #OurWellbeingOurVoice

https://t.co/3J6WnpeH6M

[Charlotte Prothero @CharlottePro95]

📊 New data out today from MHCLG shows homelessness is still rising:
🏘️ 127,890 households in temporary accommodation (a record high, up 13.6% in a year)
👶 Most families with children now stuck there for 5+ years.

[Charlotte Prothero @CharlottePro95]

Majority of women and girls’ charities saw rise in demand over the past year, report finds https://t.co/wCif3PDAZn

[Charlotte Prothero @CharlottePro95]

If education is meant to prepare children for happy, healthy, productive lives, we must treat wellbeing as core to that mission. In my latest blog, I share what needs to change.

#ChildrensWellbeing #OurWellbeingOurVoice

https://t.co/9FyJ5V1ip5

[Charlotte Prothero @CharlottePro95]

The latest ONS data shows private rents in the UK have risen by 8.1% in the 12 months to February, down from 8.7% in January. Despite the slowdown, rents continue to outpace wages, which grew by 5.8% in January.

[Charlotte Prothero @CharlottePro95]

Five years after lockdown, child mental health is still in crisis https://t.co/RPdOgJIe9i