Robyn Knox (Smith)

VCS Emergencies Partnership director, Gender Equality Network co-founder at the British Red Cross. Trustee at SeeBeyondBorders. All views my own.

[National Emergencies Trust @NatEmergTrust]

If you are looking to support those affected by the knife attack in #Southport on 29th July, the most effective way you can help is to give money to support the local relief effort: https://t.co/FgBernLQWx [🧵]

[Robyn Knox (Smith) @Robynsmithuk]

@EllieYMCA @vcsep @SeftonCVS Thanks Ellie - if there’s a need, we’ll get in touch.

[Robyn Knox (Smith) @Robynsmithuk]

Heartbroken for the victims and families impacted by today’s tragic attack. This will leave an indelible mark on the community of Southport. @vcsep will do all we can to connect the immediate and longer term support to the young people and communities impacted. @SeftonCVS

[Robyn Knox (Smith) @Robynsmithuk]

Today’s events remind me of the importance of learning from previous tragedies and the long term impact they have if young people aren’t supported to recover… thanks to @NatEmergTrust and their network for this vital research we must all learn from….

[Bee The Difference @BeeTheDiff_]

Yesterday, we shared our #BeeTheDifference report. A third of young survivors, just like us, received no professional support. We are calling for this to change.

Read our report here https://t.co/T0520v2B9E

[Emergencies Partnership @vcsep]

Here's our response to the Covid-19 Inquiry's first report focussing on pandemic resilience and preparedness. #CovidInquiry

[Robyn Knox (Smith) @Robynsmithuk]

@alexjamesfarrow @NCVO @XavierSalazarP Love this Alex - have a great time, can’t wait to hear about your adventures 🎒 ✈️

[Emergencies Partnership @vcsep]

We are at the #EmergenciesServicesShow in Birmingham today and tomorrow. The VCS Emergencies Partnership is the mobilising force that helps the voluntary and community sector prepare for and respond to emergencies. If are in at the show, come and say 'hi' and find out more.

[Robyn Knox (Smith) @Robynsmithuk]

@ESN8 @alzheimerssoc @LondonMarathon Incredible! You’re amazing! 🙌🙌

[Emergencies Partnership @vcsep]

#VCS Partners - we've translated a basic factsheet and details on the #EmergencyAlerts test run in Bengali, French, Gujarati, Tamil, Ukrainian & Urdu to help you better reach your local communities. Use the link below to download the resource and share.
https://t.co/3tDTVj76xz

[Emergencies Partnership @vcsep]

The insights team at the @vcsep have published a briefing on cost-of-living and its impact on public health. Check out the interactive story map to understand how you can direct your efforts & resources to those who may be hardest hit. https://t.co/dphCWQQB5Y… #costofliving

[Robyn Knox (Smith) @Robynsmithuk]

Energised, excited and ready to take on the challenge… Thanks @AllianceMBS and @S1Duncan for hosting a great conference tackling approaches to #societalresilience. Spent the journey home thinking through reflections from @vcsep partners - https://t.co/j3U4uNvbcx

[Robyn Knox (Smith) @Robynsmithuk]

Happy #IWD23 to all
savvy, sassy, sensational woman making a difference,@CarolynOtley @NoraCorkery @Mhairi_Sharp @BeckyLMaynard @jesscross__ @EllenTranter @JaneIdeCEO @sarahvibert82 @SamRoyalVols @hkillingley @chrisabraham36 @RacheAlmeida @alifharris @alicewilcock @mel_brackley

[Emergencies Partnership @vcsep]

This #InternationalWomensDay, we want to highlight some of the inspiring women who continue to push the Voluntary and Community Sector forward, ensuring that communities across the country are supported and not forgotten.
#PowerOfPartnerships #IWD2023

[Emergencies Partnership @vcsep]

In light of the devastating earthquake and going from public response to previous emergencies, we urge our partners to think carefully about messaging around donated goods, which we know are already starting to accumulate.
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[Robyn Knox (Smith) @Robynsmithuk]

@JaneIdeCEO @NicoleSykes_ That’s so funny, I too, randomly one weekend, aged 10ish, got a book out the kids library and taught myself. Can still remember it to this day. Here’s to rainy Sundays!

[Robyn Knox (Smith) @Robynsmithuk]

Delighted to be a part of this event today and share a panel with @CarolynOtley on the practicalities of bringing #wholesocietyresilience to life in the context of extreme weather preparedness. #StrongerTogether

[Policy Foresight @PoliForesight]

The Improving Extreme Weather Preparedness event is next month!

Speakers incl Caroline Douglass @EnvAgency Prof Jim Hall @NatInfraCom Prof David Alexander @ucl @icpem @Robynsmithuk @vcsep @CarolynOtle & chaired by @DeborahCHiggin1

Join us on 2 Feb: https://t.co/vFdtBucfVP

[Robyn Knox (Smith) @Robynsmithuk]

@krishk Bocco di Lupo or Lina Stores Soho. Both 👌

[Robyn Knox (Smith) @Robynsmithuk]

🚨Got 3 fantastic London-based roles here 🚨
We would love to find amazing talent to join the London Communities Emergencies Partnership…If you got skills in network building, info management and excellent coordination - come join us! #emergencies #resilience #partnership

[Emergencies Partnership @vcsep]

Interested in joining the Emergencies Partnership family? Want to help shape how the VCS responds to emergencies in London?
We are recruiting an Information Manager to be part of the team at the London Communities Emergencies Partnership.
https://t.co/B3C0rOpeet

[Robyn Knox (Smith) @Robynsmithuk]

@krishk @SanctuaryFd @BabyBasicsUK Congratulations to you Krish. An extraordinary honour for your extraordinary contribution. A huge well done for all you have and continue to do 🎉

[Robyn Knox (Smith) @Robynsmithuk]

I am so proud & humbled to find myself on the #NYHonours list. I share this MBE with all my @vcsep partners & remarkable team (past & present) who have given so much to transform how we support people in emergencies. Thank you, I’m lucky to be surrounded by every one of you 🙏 🎉

[Robyn Knox (Smith) @Robynsmithuk]

“The third sector is proving to be more creative and innovative than at any time in its venerable history” - good article in @NewStatesman that champions the outstanding work of local and national charities stepping up. Again. @vcsep @FareShareUK @felixprojectuk 🙌

[Gordon Brown @GordonBrown]

The innovation from the charity sector is astonishing (see my article).
Just as we thanked the NHS and care workers in the pandemic, we should pay tribute to the 1000s of local heroes coming to the aid of millions of fellow citizens now.
https://t.co/JTfDqYy5xB