The Trussell Trust

The Trussell Trust

@TrussellTrust

We support a network of #Foodbanks across the UK to provide emergency support to people facing hardship and campaign for change. 💚

UK https://www.trussell.org.uk/ Joined 2009-09-24 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

81,368

Followers

2,534

Following

23,019

Tweets

30.4

Avg Engagement

632

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @TrussellTrust's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2009-09-24
  • Verification:No
  • Location:UK

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:20.3
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:10.1
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

The account maintains a consistent level of engagement with an average of 2,845 likes and 997 retweets per tweet. Their content often sparks conversations around social issues.

20.3

Avg Likes/Tweet

10.1

Avg Retweets/Tweet

66,132

Total Likes

32,736

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

1

Median Likes

0

Median Retweets

2

75th Percentile

25,106

Top Tweet

0.37

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Conversationalist

Highly engaged in discussions

13.9%

Original

82.6%

Replies

1.0%

Retweets

2.5%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.4%

With Media

23.4%

With Links

8.2%

With #Tags

87.2%

With @Mentions

87.2%

With Emojis

118

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Conversational

Engages heavily in discussions

5.95

Reply/Original Ratio

2.48

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

94.4%

Weekday Posts

5.6%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#costoflivingcrisis (60) #costofliving (40) #ouressentials (35) #foodbanks (21) #raceagainsthunger (19) #everycanhelps (12) #volunteersweek (9) #foodbank (6) #universalcredit (6) #mentalhealthawarenessweek (4)

Most Mentioned

@jrf_uk (50) @tesco (38) @trusselltrust (37) @justgiving (37) @benwillbond (23) @bootstrapcook (14) @shelter (12) @fareshareuk (11) @asda (10) @trussellscot (10)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 451 (14%)
Replies 2,684 (83%)
Retweets 33 (1%)
Quote Tweets 82 (3%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.

The 33 retweets (1% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,250 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

The primary audience includes individuals and organizations interested in food poverty, social justice, and charitable work. They also engage with people directly impacted by food insecurity.

Good

Audience Quality

16.3%

Suspicion Index

17.0%

Low-Quality %

156

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

26.3%

Empty Bio

12.4%

<10 Tweets

20.5%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

25.8%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

72.2%

No URL

7.7%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

30,340,872

Total Potential Reach

156

Median Follower Reach

621

75th Percentile Reach

18.1%

>1K followers

2.3%

>10K followers

0.4%

>50K followers

0.2%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

71.2%

Creators

7,121 accounts

16.4%

Consumers

1,640 accounts

12.4%

Dormant

1,239 accounts

95

Verified Followers

0.95% of total

14.1%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.24

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

London, England (405) London (356) United Kingdom (243) England, United Kingdom (164) UK (147) Manchester, England (76) Scotland, United Kingdom (63) Glasgow, Scotland (56) London, UK (46) Edinburgh, Scotland (44)

95

Verified Followers

0.95% of total

935

Protected Accounts

9.35% of total

7 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,098,125 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@MoneySavingExp 586,276 Financial Advisor deals, savings, advocacy
@FootyScran 546,653 Food Blogger football, food, photography
@asda 517,511 Retail Customer service, Help, Retail
@theAliceRoberts 405,716 Anatomist Science, Anatomy, Humanism
@RattyBurvil 374,933 - -
@GoodLawProject 308,078 Legal Activist Law, Justice, Advocacy
@JujuliaGrace 273,992 Healthcare Advocate medicine, advocacy, healthcare
@eiecampaign 238,675 Activist Cost-of-living crisis, Campaign, Fight
@hashtagutd 229,272 Football Club Football, Esports, Club

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

views (811) health (383) love (319) community (311) social (307) life (296) sheher (281) mum (274) lover (232) food (232)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#gtto (57) #fbpe (50) #mentalhealth (22) #enoughisenough (20) #nhs (17) #actuallyautistic (14) #blm (13) #adhd (12) #community (11) #rejoineu (11)

7,374

Followers With Bio

2,626

Followers Without Bio

73.74%

% With Bio

26.26%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,250 analyzed

32,985

Combined Engagement

25,374

Total Likes

7,611

Total Retweets

6,597

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

20%

With Hashtags

20%

With @Mentions

80%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Food Poverty Social Justice Charitable Work Empathy Systemic Change Cost Of Living Crisis
The Trussell Trust
@TrussellTrust

📣 Today, we’re sharing the grim news that the food banks in our network gave out 2.1 million food parcels to people facing hardship between April 2021 and March 2022. 830,000 of these were given to children. This is shocking. ⬇️ https://t.co/Y8HZj7OKJn

2022-04-27
Retweets: 5,448 Likes: 19,658 Engagement: 25,106
The Trussell Trust
@TrussellTrust

Martin, who is unable to work due to a disability, is worried about the #CostOfLivingCrisis He's not alone. 66% of households referred to a food bank in early 2020 included one or more disabled people. This isn't right. Everyone deserves to afford the essentials. 💚 https://t.co

2022-04-28
Retweets: 1,044 Likes: 2,000 Engagement: 3,044
The Trussell Trust
@TrussellTrust

@fesshole We're glad the food bank was able to help you and, as everyone else has said, you have nothing to be ashamed of. 💚 What's unacceptable is that hundreds of thousands of people in the UK can't afford essential items and are being forced to food banks, in a wealthy countr

2023-04-05
Retweets: 59 Likes: 2,296 Engagement: 2,355
The Trussell Trust
@TrussellTrust

🧵 It’s very concerning that 3% of families in the UK needed to use a food bank between April 2021 and March 2022. This figure rose to 16% for households who were accessing Universal Credit. This isn’t right. https://t.co/jXa8vXZAmN

2023-03-23
Retweets: 562 Likes: 825 Engagement: 1,387
The Trussell Trust
@TrussellTrust

When donating to a food bank, many of us may think of giving pasta or tinned food. 🥫 Though this food is appreciated, our food banks are also in need of some more unexpected, but essential items. Here's six unexpected things you can donate to your local food bank ⤵️ https://t.c

2023-01-17
Retweets: 498 Likes: 595 Engagement: 1,093

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently highlights the scale of food bank usage, emphasizing the growing need for support. They share personal stories to humanize the issue and foster empathy among followers. They use hashtags and partner with other organizations to amplify their message and campaign for change.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 81,368
  • + High community engagement through conversations
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @TrussellTrust reveals an growing Twitter presence with 81,368 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 30.4 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025