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Tower Hamlets
Joined October 2011
Meet our new Interim CEO! #2026 Delighted to welcome Sophie Ede as Real’s Interim CEO (for 6 months). Sophie brings over 20 years’ experience in the charity sector & her own #LivedExperience. Find out more on our (new!) website: real.org.uk/2025/12/02/welco…
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#DisabilityActivism In 2025 we saw many younger disabled people getting involved in activism for the first time Collective organising and resisting the government. We’ve more work ahead of us Get ready for 2026 bigissue.com/opinion/disable…
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Huge congratulations to @RachaelMaskell on being awarded campaign of the year by Parliament Politics for her resistance to cuts to Personal Independence Payments & UC health element. Thank you for having the backs of disabled people every year #CareNotCuts
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Happy New Year from everyone at Real! As we step into a new year, we want to say a huge thank you to our volunteers for the incredible support over the past year. We’re so grateful for everything you’ve helped us achieve together. Want to volunteer with us in #2026?👇🏽
⏰ Only 6 days left to apply for our volunteer roles! Make an impact and join our team. If you are interested in volunteer roles email [email protected] #volunteer #accesstojustice
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Volunteer with us in the #NewYear! ⏰ Only 4 days left to apply for our spring volunteer roles! If you’re passionate about disability rights, we’d love to hear from you. 👉 bit.ly/491umvV #DisabilityRights #DisabledPeople #Volunteering #AccessToJustice
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Delays and cuts to Access to Work support are pushing Disabled people out of their jobs. We need to speak out and tell MPs that cuts aren't the way to help people into work. Let's keep Disabled people in the picture. Contact your MP: buff.ly/x2PsH04
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Meet our new Interim CEO! #2026 Delighted to welcome Sophie Ede as Real’s Interim CEO (for 6 months). Sophie brings over 20 years’ experience in the charity sector & her own #LivedExperience. Find out more on our (new!) website: real.org.uk/2025/12/02/welco…
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Have you or someone you love been subjected to a disability hate crime? Our independent advocates are available for free to help you understand your rights and to explore available options for you moving forward. Contact us at [email protected] or call 020 7001 2177 1/2
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2/2 We provide specialist advice and support for people who experience violence, abuse, or harassment because of their #disability. Get in touch to find out more👆🏾 Or visit our website: bit.ly/48QTCDM #DisabledPeople #HateCrime
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⏰ Only 6 days left to apply for our volunteer roles! Make an impact and join our team. If you are interested in volunteer roles email [email protected] #volunteer #accesstojustice
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Meet Eva Gennrich Arias 👋 A double major in International Studies & Human Rights at Trinity College, Eva joined us as an Engagement & Advocacy intern through the Foundation for International Education.
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📌 Hands-on experience in legal research & advocacy 📌 Built key professional skills 📌 Gained clarity on pursuing law & policy Eva’s journey shows how real opportunities help shape real futures. 💪
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Want to grow like Eva? We are recruiting for 1. Advocacy and Advice Assistant 2. Administrative Assistant 3. Engagement and Events Assistant. Email [email protected] for an application pack
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🎄 Holiday Opening Hours 🎄 Jack Dash House will be closed to the public from 22 Dec–5 Jan. Services will continue remotely with reduced staffing, so response times may be longer. Real will be closed on 25 Dec, 26 Dec & 1 Jan.
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📞 Urgent support: Tower Hamlets Connect 0300 303 6070 | ✉️ [email protected]
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Meet Denisa, with a background in EU Law, Languages, and a Master’s in International Business Law, she joined Real as an Advocacy Assistant while preparing for the SQE. Her experience? 👉Real-life legal work 👉Stronger skills 👉Greater confidence Want the same? Apply now!
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Thinking about joining our Volunteer Programme after reading Denisa’s story? Applications are OPEN! 🎉 Here’s how to apply 👇
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Check out our website for current roles and complete your application pack or contact us on [email protected] for a volunteer pack. ⏰ Deadline: 4 January 2026 at 23:59 Apply now and start your journey with Real! #Volunteering
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Following on from the budget, it was announced by the chancellor that there were to be changes to the current Motability Scheme. For clarification, the Motability Foundation have put together the following FAQ in the hope of clarifying the situation. news.motability.co.uk/scheme…
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