Friends, Families and Travellers
@fft.bsky.social
A leading national charity working to get a fair deal for Gypsies, Roma and Travellers.
Are you a Gypsy or Traveller who has had bowel, lung or breast cancer, or cared for someone who has?
🩺 We're looking to speak to people living in England with experience or knowledge of barriers to cancer care.
✉️Email [email protected] to take part.
🩺 We're looking to speak to people living in England with experience or knowledge of barriers to cancer care.
✉️Email [email protected] to take part.
July 15, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Are you a Gypsy or Traveller who has had bowel, lung or breast cancer, or cared for someone who has?
🩺 We're looking to speak to people living in England with experience or knowledge of barriers to cancer care.
✉️Email [email protected] to take part.
🩺 We're looking to speak to people living in England with experience or knowledge of barriers to cancer care.
✉️Email [email protected] to take part.
UK elections are Today, 7 May 2026
Local, devolved, and mayoral elections are taking place across the UK.
Find out more: www.electoralcommission.org.uk
Your vote is your voice, make it count.
Local, devolved, and mayoral elections are taking place across the UK.
Find out more: www.electoralcommission.org.uk
Your vote is your voice, make it count.
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Find out about the Electoral Commission and what we do
www.electoralcommission.org.uk
May 7, 2026 at 9:28 AM
UK elections are Today, 7 May 2026
Local, devolved, and mayoral elections are taking place across the UK.
Find out more: www.electoralcommission.org.uk
Your vote is your voice, make it count.
Local, devolved, and mayoral elections are taking place across the UK.
Find out more: www.electoralcommission.org.uk
Your vote is your voice, make it count.
Reminder: The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming local elections is Today 20 April.
Ensure your participation in shaping your community by registering today.
Register here: gov.uk/register-to-...
Ensure your participation in shaping your community by registering today.
Register here: gov.uk/register-to-...
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April 20, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Reminder: The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming local elections is Today 20 April.
Ensure your participation in shaping your community by registering today.
Register here: gov.uk/register-to-...
Ensure your participation in shaping your community by registering today.
Register here: gov.uk/register-to-...
The deadline to register to vote is 20 April📣
Watch why voting matters for Gypsy and Traveller communities by Terry Green:
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Your vote helps shape decisions on housing, services and your community.
Watch why voting matters for Gypsy and Traveller communities by Terry Green:
youtu.be/SC2MaM3643U?...
Your vote helps shape decisions on housing, services and your community.
The importance of voting for Romany Gypsy and Traveller communities
YouTube video by Friends Families and Travellers
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April 14, 2026 at 10:47 AM
The deadline to register to vote is 20 April📣
Watch why voting matters for Gypsy and Traveller communities by Terry Green:
youtu.be/SC2MaM3643U?...
Your vote helps shape decisions on housing, services and your community.
Watch why voting matters for Gypsy and Traveller communities by Terry Green:
youtu.be/SC2MaM3643U?...
Your vote helps shape decisions on housing, services and your community.
Happy Easter! 🐣
Please note that our helpline will be closed on the following dates:
Tuesday, 31 March
Friday, 3 April
Monday, 6 April
Our services will resume during our usual working hours:
10 am–4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
We wish you a safe and joyful Easter.
Please note that our helpline will be closed on the following dates:
Tuesday, 31 March
Friday, 3 April
Monday, 6 April
Our services will resume during our usual working hours:
10 am–4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
We wish you a safe and joyful Easter.
March 30, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Happy Easter! 🐣
Please note that our helpline will be closed on the following dates:
Tuesday, 31 March
Friday, 3 April
Monday, 6 April
Our services will resume during our usual working hours:
10 am–4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
We wish you a safe and joyful Easter.
Please note that our helpline will be closed on the following dates:
Tuesday, 31 March
Friday, 3 April
Monday, 6 April
Our services will resume during our usual working hours:
10 am–4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
We wish you a safe and joyful Easter.
Have you got your ticket yet?
Join us on 31 March at 11am for the launch of our co-developed HPV vaccine resources to find out more about how to reduce stigma and increase understanding around vaccinations within Gypsy and Traveller communities.
Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/raising-aw...
Join us on 31 March at 11am for the launch of our co-developed HPV vaccine resources to find out more about how to reduce stigma and increase understanding around vaccinations within Gypsy and Traveller communities.
Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/raising-aw...
Raising Awareness of the HPV Vaccination in Gypsy and Traveller Communities
Join us at FFT for the launch of our co-developed HPV vaccine resources.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
March 25, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Have you got your ticket yet?
Join us on 31 March at 11am for the launch of our co-developed HPV vaccine resources to find out more about how to reduce stigma and increase understanding around vaccinations within Gypsy and Traveller communities.
Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/raising-aw...
Join us on 31 March at 11am for the launch of our co-developed HPV vaccine resources to find out more about how to reduce stigma and increase understanding around vaccinations within Gypsy and Traveller communities.
Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/raising-aw...
We’ve shared insights on the planning system from 50+ Gypsy and Traveller
with Government, and it’s a start.
They have called for fairness in planning, more sites, genuine engagement in assessing real need, and better located sites.
Thanks to all who took part.
Stay tuned for more coming updates!
with Government, and it’s a start.
They have called for fairness in planning, more sites, genuine engagement in assessing real need, and better located sites.
Thanks to all who took part.
Stay tuned for more coming updates!
March 15, 2026 at 10:06 AM
We’ve shared insights on the planning system from 50+ Gypsy and Traveller
with Government, and it’s a start.
They have called for fairness in planning, more sites, genuine engagement in assessing real need, and better located sites.
Thanks to all who took part.
Stay tuned for more coming updates!
with Government, and it’s a start.
They have called for fairness in planning, more sites, genuine engagement in assessing real need, and better located sites.
Thanks to all who took part.
Stay tuned for more coming updates!
The Government’s amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill is back in the House of Lords tonight!
You can watch along here: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
We’ll keep you updated on any changes once we know more.
You can watch along here: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
We’ll keep you updated on any changes once we know more.
📢 BREAKING: GOVERNMENT PUSHES TO REMOVE ONE OF THE HARSHEST POLICE ACT POWERS📢
We can reveal that the Government has tabled an amendment to its Crime and Policing Bill, to convert the 12-month ban back to the original (pre-PCSCA) 3 months.
More: www.gypsy-traveller.org/news/governm... (1/2)
We can reveal that the Government has tabled an amendment to its Crime and Policing Bill, to convert the 12-month ban back to the original (pre-PCSCA) 3 months.
More: www.gypsy-traveller.org/news/governm... (1/2)
LinkedIn
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March 9, 2026 at 2:43 PM
The Government’s amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill is back in the House of Lords tonight!
You can watch along here: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
We’ll keep you updated on any changes once we know more.
You can watch along here: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
We’ll keep you updated on any changes once we know more.
Today is World Book Day! 📚
To celebrate, we're sharing a list of books and resources, created by (or featuring) Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community members!🎉
You can find the resources here:
www.gypsy-traveller.org/teaching-res...
To celebrate, we're sharing a list of books and resources, created by (or featuring) Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community members!🎉
You can find the resources here:
www.gypsy-traveller.org/teaching-res...
Teaching Resources - Friends, Families and Travellers
Many Gypsy, Roma and Traveller young people feel that their culture and way of life is not recognised or affirmed within the education system. We have created this page to support teachers and other s...
www.gypsy-traveller.org
March 5, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Today is World Book Day! 📚
To celebrate, we're sharing a list of books and resources, created by (or featuring) Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community members!🎉
You can find the resources here:
www.gypsy-traveller.org/teaching-res...
To celebrate, we're sharing a list of books and resources, created by (or featuring) Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community members!🎉
You can find the resources here:
www.gypsy-traveller.org/teaching-res...
📢 BREAKING: GOVERNMENT PUSHES TO REMOVE ONE OF THE HARSHEST POLICE ACT POWERS📢
We can reveal that the Government has tabled an amendment to its Crime and Policing Bill, to convert the 12-month ban back to the original (pre-PCSCA) 3 months.
More: www.gypsy-traveller.org/news/governm... (1/2)
We can reveal that the Government has tabled an amendment to its Crime and Policing Bill, to convert the 12-month ban back to the original (pre-PCSCA) 3 months.
More: www.gypsy-traveller.org/news/governm... (1/2)
LinkedIn
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lnkd.in
February 17, 2026 at 10:13 AM
📢 BREAKING: GOVERNMENT PUSHES TO REMOVE ONE OF THE HARSHEST POLICE ACT POWERS📢
We can reveal that the Government has tabled an amendment to its Crime and Policing Bill, to convert the 12-month ban back to the original (pre-PCSCA) 3 months.
More: www.gypsy-traveller.org/news/governm... (1/2)
We can reveal that the Government has tabled an amendment to its Crime and Policing Bill, to convert the 12-month ban back to the original (pre-PCSCA) 3 months.
More: www.gypsy-traveller.org/news/governm... (1/2)
✊ We strongly welcome the Scottish Human Rights Commission's (SHRC) call for reparations for Scotland's Nawken (Gypsy/Travellers) community, whose people were subjected to decades ongoing harm under policies known as the ‘Tinker Experiment’, including forced assimilation and child removal. (1/3)
Call for redress as Scottish Human Rights Commission exposes lasting harm to Scotland’s Gypsy Travellers
Call for redress as Scottish Human Rights Commission exposes lasting harm to Scotland’s Gypsy Travellers
www.scottishhumanrights.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:03 PM
✊ We strongly welcome the Scottish Human Rights Commission's (SHRC) call for reparations for Scotland's Nawken (Gypsy/Travellers) community, whose people were subjected to decades ongoing harm under policies known as the ‘Tinker Experiment’, including forced assimilation and child removal. (1/3)
One year on from our report on young Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people's experiences of the criminal justice system, join us for a one-hour webinar exploring the impacts, outcomes and what's next.
⏰When: 3 February 2026, 11am-12pm.
Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gypsies-an...
⏰When: 3 February 2026, 11am-12pm.
Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gypsies-an...
Gypsies and Travellers in the Criminal Justice System
Join us for a one-hour webinar introducing the main issues and barriers for Gypsy and Traveller communities in the Criminal Justice System.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 1:38 PM
One year on from our report on young Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people's experiences of the criminal justice system, join us for a one-hour webinar exploring the impacts, outcomes and what's next.
⏰When: 3 February 2026, 11am-12pm.
Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gypsies-an...
⏰When: 3 February 2026, 11am-12pm.
Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gypsies-an...
The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine now includes protection against chicken pox too. The vaccine is now called MMRV (varicella).
Dose 1 will be offered at one year of age and dose 2 will be offered at 18-months old.
More about vaccines here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbio...
Dose 1 will be offered at one year of age and dose 2 will be offered at 18-months old.
More about vaccines here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbio...
What is measles? Key vaccination information for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people [English lang.]
YouTube video by Friends Families and Travellers
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January 5, 2026 at 12:13 PM
The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine now includes protection against chicken pox too. The vaccine is now called MMRV (varicella).
Dose 1 will be offered at one year of age and dose 2 will be offered at 18-months old.
More about vaccines here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbio...
Dose 1 will be offered at one year of age and dose 2 will be offered at 18-months old.
More about vaccines here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbio...
With the click of a button, you could make a family's Christmas!🎄
Many Gypsies and Travellers across Sussex will go without a warm home and food for the table this holiday season without your support.
We’ve put together bespoke ‘gifts’ you can donate: www.gypsy-traveller.org/campaigns/se...
Many Gypsies and Travellers across Sussex will go without a warm home and food for the table this holiday season without your support.
We’ve put together bespoke ‘gifts’ you can donate: www.gypsy-traveller.org/campaigns/se...
Season's Giftings - Friends, Families and Travellers
Season’s Giftings With the festive period around the corner, there will be families and individuals with little to no respite from the burden of trying to stay safe, secure and healthy. Everyone shoul...
www.gypsy-traveller.org
November 28, 2025 at 1:44 PM
With the click of a button, you could make a family's Christmas!🎄
Many Gypsies and Travellers across Sussex will go without a warm home and food for the table this holiday season without your support.
We’ve put together bespoke ‘gifts’ you can donate: www.gypsy-traveller.org/campaigns/se...
Many Gypsies and Travellers across Sussex will go without a warm home and food for the table this holiday season without your support.
We’ve put together bespoke ‘gifts’ you can donate: www.gypsy-traveller.org/campaigns/se...
We’ve joined @cpaguk.bsky.social and 100+ others in calling for the government to scrap the two-child limit. By fully scrapping the two-child limit the government can deliver a decisive shift in children’s opportunities, and in the UK's potential.
More: www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli... (1/2)
More: www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli... (1/2)
November 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
We’ve joined @cpaguk.bsky.social and 100+ others in calling for the government to scrap the two-child limit. By fully scrapping the two-child limit the government can deliver a decisive shift in children’s opportunities, and in the UK's potential.
More: www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli... (1/2)
More: www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli... (1/2)
SEASON’S GIFTINGS IS BACK
The festive season is just around the corner — but not everyone has the means to celebrate.
This Christmas, you can help us spread some cheer.
Make sure Gypsy and Traveller families can stay warm and put food on the table: gypsy-traveller.org/news/seasons... (1/3)
The festive season is just around the corner — but not everyone has the means to celebrate.
This Christmas, you can help us spread some cheer.
Make sure Gypsy and Traveller families can stay warm and put food on the table: gypsy-traveller.org/news/seasons... (1/3)
Season’s Giftings campaign is back! - Friends, Families and Travellers
The Friends, Families and Travellers Season’s Giftings campaign is back! As the holiday season approaches, it’s a time for family, warmth, and giving. Sadly, for many Gypsy and Traveller people living...
gypsy-traveller.org
November 11, 2025 at 11:53 AM
SEASON’S GIFTINGS IS BACK
The festive season is just around the corner — but not everyone has the means to celebrate.
This Christmas, you can help us spread some cheer.
Make sure Gypsy and Traveller families can stay warm and put food on the table: gypsy-traveller.org/news/seasons... (1/3)
The festive season is just around the corner — but not everyone has the means to celebrate.
This Christmas, you can help us spread some cheer.
Make sure Gypsy and Traveller families can stay warm and put food on the table: gypsy-traveller.org/news/seasons... (1/3)
Earlier today, the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Gypsies, Travellers and Roma met a delegation from Slovenia who are currently working with the University of Liverpool and The University of Manchester on the racialisation of Roma communities in Europe.
November 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Earlier today, the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Gypsies, Travellers and Roma met a delegation from Slovenia who are currently working with the University of Liverpool and The University of Manchester on the racialisation of Roma communities in Europe.
Nominations for our FFT Awards 2026 are now open! 🥳
These awards are a chance to come together and celebrate the incredible achievements of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people and groups. (1/2)
These awards are a chance to come together and celebrate the incredible achievements of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people and groups. (1/2)
October 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Nominations for our FFT Awards 2026 are now open! 🥳
These awards are a chance to come together and celebrate the incredible achievements of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people and groups. (1/2)
These awards are a chance to come together and celebrate the incredible achievements of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people and groups. (1/2)
Do you want to hold power to account and push towards real change for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people?
We have two new opportunities to join our team!
🗣️ 1 x Communications Officer
⚖️ 1 x Policy and Research Officer
Closing 7 November 2025.
More: www.gypsy-traveller.org/about-us/vac... (1/2)
We have two new opportunities to join our team!
🗣️ 1 x Communications Officer
⚖️ 1 x Policy and Research Officer
Closing 7 November 2025.
More: www.gypsy-traveller.org/about-us/vac... (1/2)
October 7, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Do you want to hold power to account and push towards real change for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people?
We have two new opportunities to join our team!
🗣️ 1 x Communications Officer
⚖️ 1 x Policy and Research Officer
Closing 7 November 2025.
More: www.gypsy-traveller.org/about-us/vac... (1/2)
We have two new opportunities to join our team!
🗣️ 1 x Communications Officer
⚖️ 1 x Policy and Research Officer
Closing 7 November 2025.
More: www.gypsy-traveller.org/about-us/vac... (1/2)
📢ANNUAL REPORT 2025 IS HERE📢
If you wanted to find out a little bit about what we've been up to over the past year, now's your chance!
Our freshly launched Annual Report is now live.
Read: gypsy-traveller.org/news/fft-ann... (1/2)
If you wanted to find out a little bit about what we've been up to over the past year, now's your chance!
Our freshly launched Annual Report is now live.
Read: gypsy-traveller.org/news/fft-ann... (1/2)
FFT Annual Report 2025 is here! - Friends, Families and Travellers
Today, the Friends, Families and Travellers’ Annual Report 2025 is finally here! The report, which can be seen in full here, outlines our key activities and achievements over the past year from across...
gypsy-traveller.org
September 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM
📢ANNUAL REPORT 2025 IS HERE📢
If you wanted to find out a little bit about what we've been up to over the past year, now's your chance!
Our freshly launched Annual Report is now live.
Read: gypsy-traveller.org/news/fft-ann... (1/2)
If you wanted to find out a little bit about what we've been up to over the past year, now's your chance!
Our freshly launched Annual Report is now live.
Read: gypsy-traveller.org/news/fft-ann... (1/2)
🚨Traveller sites will be included in Social and Affordable Homes Programme 🚨
The Government has confirmed that:
👉Traveller sites are WITHIN the scope of the new Social and Affordable Homes Programme, and bids for new sites are welcome.
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-ques... (1/2)
The Government has confirmed that:
👉Traveller sites are WITHIN the scope of the new Social and Affordable Homes Programme, and bids for new sites are welcome.
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-ques... (1/2)
Written questions and answers - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament
Information from UK Parliament on written questions & answers, written statements and daily reports.
questions-statements.parliament.uk
September 17, 2025 at 9:32 AM
🚨Traveller sites will be included in Social and Affordable Homes Programme 🚨
The Government has confirmed that:
👉Traveller sites are WITHIN the scope of the new Social and Affordable Homes Programme, and bids for new sites are welcome.
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-ques... (1/2)
The Government has confirmed that:
👉Traveller sites are WITHIN the scope of the new Social and Affordable Homes Programme, and bids for new sites are welcome.
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-ques... (1/2)
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day.
Gypsy and Traveller communities are twice as likely to be depressed and are three times more likely to be anxious than others. Our casework indicates a disproportionately high prevalence of suicide among the communities we work with. (1/3)
Gypsy and Traveller communities are twice as likely to be depressed and are three times more likely to be anxious than others. Our casework indicates a disproportionately high prevalence of suicide among the communities we work with. (1/3)
September 10, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day.
Gypsy and Traveller communities are twice as likely to be depressed and are three times more likely to be anxious than others. Our casework indicates a disproportionately high prevalence of suicide among the communities we work with. (1/3)
Gypsy and Traveller communities are twice as likely to be depressed and are three times more likely to be anxious than others. Our casework indicates a disproportionately high prevalence of suicide among the communities we work with. (1/3)
With children and young people heading back to school this month, have you thought about refreshing your library? 📚
We've put books by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people, classroom resources and more all in one place to help you get started!🎒
Inspiration: www.gypsy-traveller.org/teaching-res...
We've put books by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people, classroom resources and more all in one place to help you get started!🎒
Inspiration: www.gypsy-traveller.org/teaching-res...
Teaching Resources - Friends, Families and Travellers
Many Gypsy, Roma and Traveller young people feel that their culture and way of life is not recognised or affirmed within the education system. We have created this page to support teachers and other s...
www.gypsy-traveller.org
September 3, 2025 at 11:40 AM
With children and young people heading back to school this month, have you thought about refreshing your library? 📚
We've put books by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people, classroom resources and more all in one place to help you get started!🎒
Inspiration: www.gypsy-traveller.org/teaching-res...
We've put books by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people, classroom resources and more all in one place to help you get started!🎒
Inspiration: www.gypsy-traveller.org/teaching-res...
💼 We've written to Emma Reynolds MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, to raise the issue of Gypsy and Traveller site residents experiencing constant barriers when trying to access home and contents insurance.
Full letter: www.gypsy-traveller.org/wp-content/u...
Full letter: www.gypsy-traveller.org/wp-content/u...
August 22, 2025 at 10:40 AM
💼 We've written to Emma Reynolds MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, to raise the issue of Gypsy and Traveller site residents experiencing constant barriers when trying to access home and contents insurance.
Full letter: www.gypsy-traveller.org/wp-content/u...
Full letter: www.gypsy-traveller.org/wp-content/u...
Are you a healthcare professional supporting Gypsies and Travellers?
We're holding a webinar 8 September from 11am-12:30pm to launch our resources on children and maternal vaccinations, co-produced with community members. 💉
Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gypsy-roma...
We're holding a webinar 8 September from 11am-12:30pm to launch our resources on children and maternal vaccinations, co-produced with community members. 💉
Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gypsy-roma...
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Vaccination Resources Launch
Join us for the launch of vaccination films co-produced with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
August 18, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Are you a healthcare professional supporting Gypsies and Travellers?
We're holding a webinar 8 September from 11am-12:30pm to launch our resources on children and maternal vaccinations, co-produced with community members. 💉
Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gypsy-roma...
We're holding a webinar 8 September from 11am-12:30pm to launch our resources on children and maternal vaccinations, co-produced with community members. 💉
Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gypsy-roma...