Simon Hopkins

Charity person, volunteer, trustee and columnist. ❤️diversity, transparency and kindness. All views are strictly my own.

[Simon Hopkins @SimonHop15]

Does anyone else think it would be a really good idea to make #GarethSouthgate the general manager of St George’s Park? His gift for creating an incredible culture could continue to be transformational in that role

[Simon Hopkins @SimonHop15]

Plectrums (or plectra, can never remember the right plural…) 🎸

[The Figen @TheFigen_]

Does anyone know what the little jeans pocket is for?

[Simon Hopkins @SimonHop15]

I wouldn’t be totally surprised if Susan did actually turn up next week - double bluff from #RTD maybe? #DoctorWho # SusanForeman

[Doctor Who @bbcdoctorwho]

NEXT TIME: Dust to dust... ⌛️

#DoctorWho: EMPIRE OF DEATH premieres 22nd June on @BBCiPlayer and 21st June on @DisneyPlus where available.

[Simon Hopkins @SimonHop15]

What a player and what a human being. 💙💛

[Leeds Rhinos @leedsrhinos]

It is with deep sadness that the club can confirm that former player Rob Burrow CBE has passed away, aged 41.
More here https://t.co/Lp2EcIu7ws

[Simon Hopkins @SimonHop15]

“The measure of society is how it treats the weakest members” - Thomas Jefferson

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“You don’t have to be a musician to play rock and roll. You’ve just got to love it and want to play it.” #LeeBrilleaux 10/5/52-7/4/94. Never forgotten

[Simon Hopkins @SimonHop15]

“It doesn’t cost me anything to be kind.” Paddington

[Simon Hopkins @SimonHop15]

“I suppose leadership at one time meant muscles; but today it means getting along with people.”
Mohandas K Gandhi

[Simon Hopkins @SimonHop15]

Excellent investment breakfast event this week @BW_LLP - lots to mull over!

[Official Charts @officialcharts]

🏆 BEATLEMANIA IS BACK! 🏆

The Beatles (@thebeatles) claim their 18th Official Number 1 single with #NowAndThen - and break UK Official Chart records in the process ✨

See #TheBeatles incredible stats 👇 #RedAndBlue
https://t.co/34kswOdOVA

[CharityFinanceGroup @CFGtweets]

We're looking for speakers from the charitable sector to speak at our 2024 Annual Conference. The theme is 'Shaping Tomorrow' and we are looking for charity finance professionals from a variety of backgrounds and organisations. Find out more https://t.co/6UA0n0Nye8

[Civil Society @CivilSocietyUK]

The first-ever report on the social return on investment of the UK’s estimated 10,178 charity shops finds that for every pound invested in the charity retail sector last year, £7.35 of social value was created @CharityRetail https://t.co/qbC8fzDLjL

[Simon Hopkins @SimonHop15]

Blimey what a match #IREvNZL

[Simon Hopkins @SimonHop15]

Pond/River - all the same to a Doctor Who fan (see Series 6) 😁

[caron bradshaw (she/her) @caronlb]

@SimonHop15 lol - its a pond :)

[Simon Hopkins @SimonHop15]

You’ve got your own river!!!

[caron bradshaw (she/her) @caronlb]

Just making myself a cuppa and thinking how lovely the garden is looking as we dip into autumn

[Arthritis UK @arthritisukorg]

Today, on #WorldArthritisDay, help us change the way the world sees #arthritis.

Join us and share your story, just like our incredible community, to let others know that they're not alone: https://t.co/EQeeU7knAu #MyArthritisMyStory

[Simon Hopkins @SimonHop15]

Fantastic outcome and shows what incredible work you do at @income_max Lee 👏

[Lee Healey @leehealey_]

AN INCREDIBLE CASE STUDY WITH AN AMAZING OUTCOME.

We had some really good news yesterday.

@income_max adviser Lorraine has been working on a case for over a year.

When Lorraie first spoke to the customer last year, they were very distressed and initially terminated the call.

The customer wasn’t eating and was in such a vulnerable situation.

Lorraine was worried, so checked in with Paula and Carly, our senior team.

Lorraine gained the customer’s trust, and offered to complete PIP and UC50 forms.

Lorraine completed the PIP form and supported them through the assessment.

They were awarded the enhanced rate.

Lorraine also completed the UC50 form for Universal Credit.

However to her surprise this was refused. Lorraine submitted a Mandatory Reconsideration and this was also refused.

Yesterday, the appeal was successful and the customer has been awarded the LCFWRA element.

The customer completely broke down during the hearing. Lorraine was in tears herself at the end.

She was just so pleased that the customer is now finally going to get the financial support they deserve.

I asked Lorraine how she was feeling. “Emotionally drained, but so happy” was her reply.

“I was so worried when we first spoke and I am so grateful that Paula and Carly allowed me to give them so much support.”

Thankfully not every case we work on needs this level of support, but I think it’s one of those cases that highlights just how long, drawn out and emotionally challenging the income maximisation process can be for vulnerable people.

Completing forms, going through medical assessments and challenging decisions are exhausting for customers. We’re grateful to be there for them at times like this.

The customer referral was made by our friends at @edfenergy - without their kind support, we wouldn’t be able to provide this level of support to customers.

[Lionesses @Lionesses]

A huge Mary Earps save from the spot to deny Spain a second.

We need to push on now. COME ON, #LIONESSES! 💪

[BBC Sport @BBCSport]

Alessia Russo gets England's third! 👏

A first Women's World Cup final is so close for the Lionesses now.

#FIFAWWC #ENG #AUS

[Lionesses @Lionesses]

Through on goal. You know the rest!

💫 @alessiarusso7