How we’ve started to #ReclaimSocial

Thank you so much to everyone who took part in #ReclaimSocial yesterday – we even trended! But it’s not over yet. This is a movement, not a campaign so we need you to keep the hashtag alive!
We are delighted that #ReclaimSocial has already been featured by Third Sector, Charity Digital News, Charity Times and UK Fundraising so thank you for your support.
How has the message spread?
So far, #ReclaimSocial has had 16M social impressions from 1,500 posts and over 1,000 people and organisations have taken part.
Here are just a selection of some of the amazing #ReclaimSocial posts by charities and individuals.
When blind veteran Laura was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa she’d have been excused for never imagining she’d one day compete in national shooting competitions. Yet in just two years, she’s won Division 9 & 6 of the nationwide vision-impaired Postal League! ???? #reclaimsocial pic.twitter.com/wXnY9QnGZh
— Blind Veterans UK (@BlindVeterans) February 6, 2018
Calling out @mermhart who’s “Miranda” on @netflix has kept me company many a long night during breast cancer treatment. She makes me smile & laugh out loud when I’m not sure I can. #ReclaimSocial
— Rocket Girl (@rocketgirlup) February 6, 2018
Since 2016 we’ve worked with @ladbible to use their social media for good and ensure our lifesaving #RespectTheWater message reaches millions of young men #ReclaimSocial pic.twitter.com/0GTJBruSUG
— RNLI (@RNLI) February 6, 2018
#ReclaimSocial because it’s a space where young people can learn from each other, raise issues and explore new identities pic.twitter.com/w2pQRKHb9x
— Whizz-Kidz (@WhizzKidz) February 6, 2018
Loving the positive movement to #reclaimsocial. We launched a campaign at @GLSEN to this end, encouraging people to send messages of kindness to each other. Thousands already have. Text KIND to 21333 to send yours! #kindnessinaction pic.twitter.com/gebWQjdoRF
Let’s #ReclaimSocial for good! We love sharing stories of success to show how your support is changing the lives of farming families in Africa. #CharityTuesday pic.twitter.com/sBsMBbj9ma
— Send a Cow (@SendaCow) February 6, 2018
— Chris Tuttle (@ChrisTuttle) February 6, 2018
Social media has the power to let bereaved children and young people, like Jack, know that they are not alone in their grief. #ReclaimSocial pic.twitter.com/9HGRiV3nFz
— Winston’s Wish (@winstonswish) February 6, 2018
“Family, friends … focus on the things worth fighting for.” We are inspired every day by injured veterans like Aaron. #ReclaimSocial pic.twitter.com/zkuH4tWsEi
— Bob Woodruff Foundation (@Stand4Heroes) February 6, 2018
Fully advocating today’s @lightful #ReclaimSocial movement to use social media for good by sharing positive messages. We are raising awareness for bereavement support by asking you to share your #OneMoreMinute pic.twitter.com/3UxISxpZxz
— Child Bereavement UK (@cbukhelp) February 6, 2018
Let’s share the hidden network of kindness and progress that never stops and never rests. Let’s make social media the place to celebrate the stories of how people are making the world better! #ReclaimSocial
— Luke Harris (@LukeWHarris) February 6, 2018
Without social media, #GivingTuesday would not have become a huge success around the world. Our movement relies on social media so that people can spread the word and ultimately #DoGoodStuff for others.#ReclaimSocial @lightful @GivingTues https://t.co/UU8JlHXFlA
— #givingtuesday UK (@givingtuesdayuk) February 6, 2018
???? Great images of St. Tudy Community Shop’s new coffee shop – a great example of how #communityshops do #thelittlethings to support people to overcome issues such as loneliness and isolation! #ReclaimSocial https://t.co/ld0CbhtQJp pic.twitter.com/iYy5pPz4R8
— Plunkett Foundation (@PlunkettFoundat) February 6, 2018
We just want to say thank you and send positive vibes to all of our lovely supporters and followers – we wouldn’t be able to help all those living with cancer without your support! #ReclaimSocial
— Maggie’s Centres (@MaggiesCentres) February 6, 2018
It’s time to #ReclaimSocial for good and make social media a more positive place to be. Social media is a positive and vital tool for a charity like us and helps us make an even bigger difference to peoples’ lives.
Spread #positivity today & drown out the negativity. pic.twitter.com/lWoIVNt4PR
— Advocacy Focus (@AdvocacyFocus) February 6, 2018
For me this is about putting the spotlight on the good things we achieve via social media – things which are often overshadowed by the negatives and shouty stuff #ReclaimSocial
— Gemma Pettman (@GemmaPettmanPR) February 6, 2018
Today is #SID2018 and we think everyone should check out #BBCOwnIt – a great new website helping 9-12 yo stay safe and happy online https://t.co/MFDHptBYzA #ReclaimSocial #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek pic.twitter.com/9YVL6XXjhO
— YMCA DownsLink Group (@YMCADLG) February 6, 2018
A big shout out to all our supporters on social media who’ve helped us spread the word about our support services. The more people we reach the more #veterans we can support with their #mentalhealth. #ReclaimSocial pic.twitter.com/qWswAXZHbT
— Combat Stress (@CombatStress) February 7, 2018
Shout out to our partners @caringinbristol and their wonderful volunteers doing amazing work to help the city’s homeless, especially in this cold weather. https://t.co/tWGvOM4e0D #reclaimsocial pic.twitter.com/tC59d2R2eZ
— BristolEnergy (@BristolEnergy) February 7, 2018
Let’s keep #ReclaimSocial alive! Keep using the hashtag in all your social media posts that celebrate good people, good work and good causes. Together we can make social media more positive and turn it into a force for good.