It will use alternative platforms

One Parent Families Scotland is the latest organisation to announce it is leaving the social media platform X.

In a statement the charity said “it will stop posting on the platform because of worries about the dissemination of misinformation, declining engagement and platform governance.

It said the decision was taken after thorough internal discussions and a review of its social media strategy.

Marion Davis, director policy, communication & strategy at One Parent Families Scotland said: “We found that engagement was declining and that maintaining meaningful professional discourse on the platform has become increasingly challenging.    

“We believe it is vital to foster conversations on social media that align with our values and ethos. The rise of misinformation and its impact on democracy, alongside ethical considerations like mental health, have driven our decision to step away from Twitter/X.  

 “We’re grateful to our more than 7,000 followers for their engagement on Twitter (X) over the years. Now we invite you to join us on alternative platforms, where we will continue to work towards achieving OPFS’s vision: a Scotland where single parent families are celebrated in all their diversity, are treated fairly and can live free from discrimination and poverty. 

“Our Twitter/X account will remain live as an archive, preserving access to historical content and data. Meanwhile, we’re excited to expand our presence on BlueSky and we look forward to connecting with you there.”

Care charity Children First left X at the end of last year joining charity leader membership body ACEVO and LGBT Youth Scotland.