Matthew van Duyvenbode

Co-CEO @TrussellUK. Tea, Piano, Civ VI & Buffy addict. #Aylesbury #Architecture Cover image c/o @georgiapeskett

[Matthew van Duyvenbode @duyvenbode]

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[Trussell @TrussellUK]

🧵 We live in one of the wealthiest countries in the world, and yet people in the UK are going without the essentials we all need to get by.

We can’t always deal with what life throws at us on our own, and we need a system in place that supports us all. ⤵️

[Trussell @TrussellUK]

Want to help us end hunger in the UK? We're looking to recruit a number of Trustees and Non-Executive Directors.

Find out more and apply now 👇
https://t.co/LLs8BnI0ZL

[Trussell @TrussellUK]

Together, we CAN relegate hunger to history. ⚽

From tackling racism to standing against homophobia, football has always been more than just a game—it’s a force for change.

Now we're asking football clubs, fans, and players to help us end hunger in the UK.

And you can join our team. Sign for Trussell FC 👉 https://t.co/eK5qpp6ve1

[Trussell @TrussellUK]

Labour has promised to end ‘the mass dependence on emergency food parcels.’

Now we need to see them make an urgent plan to tackle hunger and hardship in the UK.

We're ready to work with them on it. 💚

[Matthew van Duyvenbode @duyvenbode]

@tracey_thorn Totally agree!

[Matthew van Duyvenbode @duyvenbode]

@Polly_Trussell @UofGlasgow @UofGSocSci @SimmsMelanie Congratulations, Dr Jones!

[Trussell @TrussellUK]

🚨 🧵 The General Election has been called.

Last week, we announced over 3.1 MILLION emergency food parcels were provided by food banks in our network in the past year.

All political parties must now commit to building a future where no one needs a food bank to survive.⤵️

[Matthew van Duyvenbode @duyvenbode]

I’ve signed @TrussellTrust and @jrf_uk’s petition, calling on UK political party leaders to ensure the basic rate of Universal Credit covers the cost of life’s essentials. Add your name and join the campaign to guarantee #OurEssentials 👉 https://t.co/z2N3rhCAKl

[Tom Pollard @PollardTom]

"It seems incredible that the level of [Universal Credit] isn’t set with reference to the actual essentials of life, but that’s the situation"

Important @FT piece by @TrussellTrust's @Helen_Barnard on how inadequate social security drives food bank use https://t.co/aTIGPdQIvk

[Matthew van Duyvenbode @duyvenbode]

@IvoGraham You'll soon go past the trapezoid! Thanks for a great show.

[Helen Barnard @Helen_Barnard]

New vlog!👇First week @TrussellTrust New official stats paint a v worrying picture: more than 2 million forced to turn to foodbanks for the basics of life. We know why & we can fix this. Start with an Essentials Guarantee so Universal Credit always covers essential costs.

[Matthew van Duyvenbode @duyvenbode]

@durham_uni @AnnaRowlands1 @CCSDham Nice one, @AnnaRowlands1 - all the best for your secondment.

[Feeding Britain @Feeding_Britain]

Our letter in The Times on the need to introduce auto-registration for Healthy Start, making it easier for families on the lowest incomes to choose healthier goods

[Matthew van Duyvenbode @duyvenbode]

As endorsed by the equally mighty @SarahMillican75 💪🏽👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

[Sarah Millican @SarahMillican75]

My pal @JasonManford has released his Assembly Bangers in aid of the mighty @TrussellTrust. It’s a brilliant club anthem of all those songs we sang at primary school!

Listen to it here https://t.co/kZRfEYlrXe

Download it here https://t.co/UpvZbJiV5d

[Matthew van Duyvenbode @duyvenbode]

@KeeleyMP @TrussellTrust @Southwarkcathed @voh_org Nice to meet you briefly, Barbara. Really appreciated you joining us. Thanks for coming!

[Matthew van Duyvenbode @duyvenbode]

For the @BigGive this year, I'm supporting @HamlinFistulaUK to find, treat and care for women in Ethiopia with untreated childbirth injuries. You can donate too at https://t.co/Okw4OJv3bu 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

[Hamlin Fistula UK @HamlinFistulaUK]

🌟 Donate today to our @BigGive Christmas campaign and your gift will be doubled.
💙Donate today at https://t.co/CoKQUaIp7w

✌For one week every donation you make gets matched through the Big Give.

[Matthew van Duyvenbode @duyvenbode]

@abbyabhaya @MHPC @CitizensAdvice @morgan_wild @RichardSp8 @ruth_skii @Tbrookebullard Well deserved, Abby. Nice one!

[Trussell @TrussellUK]

We're preparing for our most challenging winter yet. 💔💚

As the #CostOfLiving increases and the price of essentials accelerates, the food banks in our network are expecting to provide more parcels than any winter before.

https://t.co/Nwp3UOW0TP

[RINA SLAYWAYAMA @rinasawayama]

Proud to be partnering with @TrussellTrust for my UK and Ireland tour

Swipe for details on donations 💚

[Matthew van Duyvenbode @duyvenbode]

@helenmilner @GoodThingsFdn Really nice to meet you, Helen. Thanks for the chat and inspiration!