Hugo Finley
@hflf.bsky.social
Quaker, Boardgames, Cooking, Operations Manager at a charity. Loves GDPR, Charity Consultant. All views are my own.
Been listening to Robin Hobb's book series on book 11 called 'Fool's Assassin' and found myself getting really sad as a special character dies (no spoiler here). This must be the 8th time i have listened to them but every time I nearly cry at this bit. #audiobook
July 25, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Been listening to Robin Hobb's book series on book 11 called 'Fool's Assassin' and found myself getting really sad as a special character dies (no spoiler here). This must be the 8th time i have listened to them but every time I nearly cry at this bit. #audiobook
@oxfamgb.bsky.social people are door knocking for you in this weather it is insane it is 32 degrees here (Manchester) it makes no sense at all.
July 10, 2026 at 12:35 PM
@oxfamgb.bsky.social people are door knocking for you in this weather it is insane it is 32 degrees here (Manchester) it makes no sense at all.
Seen election results and can’t stop swearing… wtf UK.
May 8, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Seen election results and can’t stop swearing… wtf UK.
I am sadly going to be looking for a new role (now but from June onwards) as my role at Surviving Economic Abuse is coming to an end due to fundraising issues this is the problem with core fundraising been so hard these days. I will very much miss working with this amazing team.
March 4, 2026 at 11:26 AM
I am sadly going to be looking for a new role (now but from June onwards) as my role at Surviving Economic Abuse is coming to an end due to fundraising issues this is the problem with core fundraising been so hard these days. I will very much miss working with this amazing team.
Why do people still not understand consent for newsletters?
Consent isn’t “we’ve got your email.”
It’s clear, informed, freely given, and easy to withdraw.
If unsure:
• Ask clearly
• Say what you’ll send
• Keep records
• Make unsubscribing simple
It’s not just legal. It’s respectful.
#GDPR
Consent isn’t “we’ve got your email.”
It’s clear, informed, freely given, and easy to withdraw.
If unsure:
• Ask clearly
• Say what you’ll send
• Keep records
• Make unsubscribing simple
It’s not just legal. It’s respectful.
#GDPR
March 3, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Why do people still not understand consent for newsletters?
Consent isn’t “we’ve got your email.”
It’s clear, informed, freely given, and easy to withdraw.
If unsure:
• Ask clearly
• Say what you’ll send
• Keep records
• Make unsubscribing simple
It’s not just legal. It’s respectful.
#GDPR
Consent isn’t “we’ve got your email.”
It’s clear, informed, freely given, and easy to withdraw.
If unsure:
• Ask clearly
• Say what you’ll send
• Keep records
• Make unsubscribing simple
It’s not just legal. It’s respectful.
#GDPR
Finding the soft-opt in rules for marketing that the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 allows hard to recommend to charities as I feel this trample on data rights. I hate opt-out options personally despite the fact that it could mean less money for charities. #GDPR
January 5, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Finding the soft-opt in rules for marketing that the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 allows hard to recommend to charities as I feel this trample on data rights. I hate opt-out options personally despite the fact that it could mean less money for charities. #GDPR
Happy new year my loves. I know I don’t always say it but I care about you all. Event the ppl I disagree with. Hope this year brings us some joy and happiness.
January 1, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Happy new year my loves. I know I don’t always say it but I care about you all. Event the ppl I disagree with. Hope this year brings us some joy and happiness.
Bit disturbed by a massive pill wondering around a kitchen telling you what pills not to take. NHS advert.
December 1, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Bit disturbed by a massive pill wondering around a kitchen telling you what pills not to take. NHS advert.
Been awake since 3am… largely due to house alarm going off in my street. Think it might be time for a power nap at lunchtime.
November 18, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Been awake since 3am… largely due to house alarm going off in my street. Think it might be time for a power nap at lunchtime.
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Introducing our new good practice guide for financial services - a roadmap to help the industry make good practice consistent across the sector.
Because when firms get it right, the impact is not just life-changing but lifesaving. Read the guide: survivingeconomicabuse.org/wp-content/u...
Because when firms get it right, the impact is not just life-changing but lifesaving. Read the guide: survivingeconomicabuse.org/wp-content/u...
October 20, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Introducing our new good practice guide for financial services - a roadmap to help the industry make good practice consistent across the sector.
Because when firms get it right, the impact is not just life-changing but lifesaving. Read the guide: survivingeconomicabuse.org/wp-content/u...
Because when firms get it right, the impact is not just life-changing but lifesaving. Read the guide: survivingeconomicabuse.org/wp-content/u...
Yup still going to spend time talking about data protection here. I’m opposed to ID cards for example I think they often will make the most vulnerable more vulnerable and I don’t believe they will solve problems like immigration. Really worried about becoming more of a big Brother state.
October 16, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Yup still going to spend time talking about data protection here. I’m opposed to ID cards for example I think they often will make the most vulnerable more vulnerable and I don’t believe they will solve problems like immigration. Really worried about becoming more of a big Brother state.
As of today i have listened to 8 months, 3 days, 3 hours, 18 minutes of audio books on Audible. Slightly concerned that I listened to 72hrs and 8min of books in December.
January 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM
As of today i have listened to 8 months, 3 days, 3 hours, 18 minutes of audio books on Audible. Slightly concerned that I listened to 72hrs and 8min of books in December.
Sent serval emails yesterday and none of them seem to of gone out, don't understand what happened. Very annoyed as it meant I missed a application time for a role that i spent the best part of four days editing.
January 13, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Sent serval emails yesterday and none of them seem to of gone out, don't understand what happened. Very annoyed as it meant I missed a application time for a role that i spent the best part of four days editing.
This looks interesting www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/...
Design and Disability - Exhibition at V&A South Kensington · V&A
Showcasing the radical contributors of disabled, Deaf, and neurodiverse people and communities to design history and contemporary culture, from the 1940s to now
www.vam.ac.uk
January 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM
This looks interesting www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/...
Love that Ant and Dec snuck in the 'danger zone' Top Gun reference after the Top Gun question. #LimitlessWin
January 11, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Love that Ant and Dec snuck in the 'danger zone' Top Gun reference after the Top Gun question. #LimitlessWin
Increasingly finding it hard to follow the people I admire on social media as they are all leaving social media, maybe it is time to start considering leaving.
December 5, 2024 at 9:43 AM
Increasingly finding it hard to follow the people I admire on social media as they are all leaving social media, maybe it is time to start considering leaving.
I used to be a prolific blogger, I now write less but more meaningful posts. I am approaching my 2k online blog entry. I post across various blogs that include Livejournal, WordPress and others.
December 3, 2024 at 10:05 AM
I used to be a prolific blogger, I now write less but more meaningful posts. I am approaching my 2k online blog entry. I post across various blogs that include Livejournal, WordPress and others.
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November 26, 2024 at 3:56 PM
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Listening to the Reith Lectures on BBC Radio4 this morning, it is interesting. Accountability and mental health is remarkable. I hope we will hear more about redemption and other aspects of violence, also the dangers of normalising violence. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...
BBC Radio 4 - The Reith Lectures
Significant international thinkers deliver the BBC's flagship annual lecture series
www.bbc.co.uk
November 26, 2024 at 9:33 AM
Listening to the Reith Lectures on BBC Radio4 this morning, it is interesting. Accountability and mental health is remarkable. I hope we will hear more about redemption and other aspects of violence, also the dangers of normalising violence. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...
Today is World Sustainable Transport Day. I believe Sustainable Transport should also be Accessible Transport for All (transportforall.org.uk)
Transport for All
Transport for All is the disabled-led group breaking down barriers and transforming the transport system so disabled people can make the journeys we want, with freedom, dignity, ease and confidence. W...
transportforall.org.uk
November 26, 2024 at 9:24 AM
Today is World Sustainable Transport Day. I believe Sustainable Transport should also be Accessible Transport for All (transportforall.org.uk)
New blog post: hflf.co.uk/mostly-male-...
Mostly male, me exploring my gender and society. - hflf.co.uk
I often describe myself as moving through a spectrum of possibilities, not tied to a single definition of "who I am" at any given moment.
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November 25, 2024 at 1:22 PM
New blog post: hflf.co.uk/mostly-male-...
Still feel inspired every day to try and do good in the world, it adds sparkle to my life.
December 1, 2023 at 11:04 AM
Still feel inspired every day to try and do good in the world, it adds sparkle to my life.