Tony Chapman

Just finished in Potsdam. The Plögerscher Gasthof was originally built in 1754, damaged in the War, and demolished by the communist authorities in 1958. The local government has been gradually rebuilding historic Potsdam since the 1990s, this being a recent example.

I was 13. The summer my dad moved us from Newcastle to Benfleet, Essex. No wonder so many of the songs come straight to mind. And I got a new name. Geordie.

Blackpool’s seafront is lined with promenade shelters, most of which have stood for more than 100 years. 🌅 These rare Edwardian cast-iron shelters retain much of their original design. 6 were relocated in 2005, while others remain on the North Promenade.

Absolutely appalled, there is no economic, political or moral justification for this. Shame on them. | BBC News - Africa to be hit hard as UK foreign aid cuts revealed bbc.com/news/articles/…

This 'is' a major coup. BBC News - Turner Prize 2026 in Middlesbrough hailed as 'major coup' - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

You can participate in the #thirdsectortrends survey @ app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/durham/third…

Here's where we are with #thirdsectortrends: returns just reached 6,000. Most areas have just about hit the minimum of 500 - East of England is really flying! NE, NW & Wales, please take part! @CFNorthEast @LBFEW @WCVACymru @NCVO @ACEVO @NAVCA @ChtyCommission @ProBonoEcon

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Third Sector Trends in Wales survey is back to see how social, political and economic change has affected organisations like yours. Take the survey in Welsh: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/durham/tuedd… or in English: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/durham/third…. Completely confidential. Enquiries to Prof. @TonyChapmanUK

Punchy critical piece from Andrew Purkis on Lankelly Chase's hyperbole about the benefits of 'spending out' as it dismantles itself. shar.es/agxhGv

Here's where we are so far with #thirdsectortrends 2025 survey returns. 5,000 total now but still plenty of time for each area to reach a minimum of 500. @CFNorthEast @LBFEW @WCVACymru @NCVO @ACEVO @NAVCA @ChtyCommission @SmallCharity_Wk

Making progress with #thirdsectortrends as we enter @SmallCharity_Wk. Just passed 5,000 returns. THANK YOU! Please encourage others to take part: @WCVACymru @CFNorthEast @LBFEW @NCVO @ACEVO @NAVCA @ChtyCommission @londonplus18 @London_cf @LondonFunders app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/durham/third…

📣 Calling on all VCSE organisations! 📣 Third Sector Trends is back in North East England to see how social, political and economic change has affected organisations like yours. We want to hear your voice and your views. 👉 Complete the survey here: ow.ly/tFQS50W01fc

Proof!

Overlooked in what sense? In my case via Great Malvern hills this morning before it got too hot. "The English Midlands is unjustly overlooked" economist.com/britain/2025/0… From The Economist

📖 Part of a wider story.... The UKCF network was established in 1991. Today there are 50 members, 47 of which are based in the UK, and 3 are overseas foundations accredited by UKCF. Collectively, the network has awarded over £2.1 billion in grants since 1975. #50for50

We are ready for Small Charity Week - are you? Join us next week to celebrate small charities! Here is our CEO, Mark Freeman, presenting at the recent Growing Places conference. The Power of Small and Local Have a great weekend! #SmallCharityWeek

We're making good progress with #thirdsectortrends in England and Wales 2025 and have just passed the 4,000 mark. Thank you! Please encourage others to take part: @WCVACymru @CFNorthEast @LBFEW @NCVO @ACEVO @NAVCA @ChtyCommission @VSNW @londonplus18 app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/durham/third…

Good news. | BBC News - Grandson of Moorcroft founder buys bust Stoke-on-Trent firm - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Recently I’ve been pursuing a lot more shoots in B&W. In some ways it’s far less forgiving than colour since you have to concentrate on form & structure & the crucial interplay between highlights & shadows. It also encourages you to seek out new views & perspectives :) @My_Metro