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Rita Chadha

@ritachadha.bsky.social

Charities, Politics and Comedy - not always in that order

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Fascism in the Charity Sector | Rita Chadha Honestly, fed up reading about the hypocrisy of some #charity leaders and funders saying they went to the Reform conference and then asking how can they address populism and the far right - perhaps st...

Check out my latest article: Fascism and the #Charity Sector
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05.10.2025 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Newham Flying Squad raising funds for London's Air Ambulance Help Rita Chadha raise money to support London's Air Ambulance

On Saturday 13th Sept - Susan Masters Terry Paul Sabia Kamali Judith Garfield MBE and I will be undertaking an epic 50km walk in aid of London Air Ambulance

Who out the five of us do you think will be the most argumentative on the walk?

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07.09.2025 09:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Men Stepping Forward | Rita Chadha Why Men Stepping Forward Could Transform Your Workplace (And Why It's Not What You Think) Elisabeth Kelan's "Men Stepping Forward" arrives at precisely the right moment for anyone grappling with work...

Why Men Stepping Forward Could Transform Your Workplace (And Why It's Not What You Think)

My review of Men Stepping Forward by Elisabeth Kelan

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06.09.2025 21:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Publication Review - Integration: What Works by Vidhya Ramalingam Vidhya Ramalingam 2013 'Integration: What Works' work remains the definitive framework for understanding effective integration policy. Drawing on European case studies, it identifies the core challeng...

Check out my latest article: Publication Review - Integration: What Works by Vidhya Ramalingam linkedin.com/pulse/public...

06.09.2025 08:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Publication Review: 'Advising in Austerity' edited by Samuel Kirwan Written in 2017, prior to the seismic shifts brought about by COVID-19, the various chapters in Advising in Austerity present compelling arguments for advice practitioners that remain as pertinent tod...

Check out my latest article: Publication Review: Advising in Austerity; edited by Samuel Kirwan linkedin.com/pulse/public...

06.09.2025 08:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Newham Flying Squad raising funds for London's Air Ambulance Help Rita Chadha raise money to support London's Air Ambulance

It is #WorldHelicopterDay and I along with several councillors are raising money for London Air Ambulance

We are walking 50km as part of the #ThamesPathwayChallenge on the 13th September

Watch this space...

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17.08.2025 17:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Newham Flying Squad raising funds for London's Air Ambulance Help Rita Chadha raise money to support London's Air Ambulance

Five councillors - one mission. To walk 50km in aid of London's Air Ambulance Charity as part of the Thames Pathway Challenge on Saturday 13th August

What could possibly go wrong...?

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15.08.2025 06:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Calling #CanningTown North residents need some help and assistance, no question too big or too small

Saturday 12th @Canning Town Library 10am-12noon - no appointment needed

Bit slower than usual, but ready to help

12.07.2025 10:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just a week to go to the next Upward #Bullying - Peer Support Meeting

Saturday 28th June 2025, 10am-11.30am

For Managers who have been subject to bullying by the people they manage -open to all in a management position

To register us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Email hello@upwardbullying.org.uk

21.06.2025 22:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Upward #Bullying - Peer Support Meeting

Saturday 28th June 2025, 10am-11.30am

For Managers who have been subject to bullying by the people they manage - open to all in a management position

To register us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

For further information email hello@upwardbullying.org.uk

08.06.2025 03:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 'Ethnicity Premium' is real: Β£360+ more yearly on car insurance, higher mortgage rates for lower value properties, loan rejections & Black graduate underemployment. Powerful insights at @MoneyAandE & @RootedFinance's parliamentary launch of #EquityInFinance campaign

07.04.2025 07:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We had our last TVA team lunch last week

Thank you to the incredible duo that is Louise Corrie and Urmi Raval for mega patience, innovation and commitment. You really are the glue that has kept it together over the last 18 months! #CVS #Charity

07.04.2025 06:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Touched by this beautiful surprise from my @THFNbefriending colleagues! The cards mean everything - "Thank you for all your hard work. It has been appreciated. You've taken THFN to places we didn't think was possible." Dare to dream the impossible πŸ’« #Gratitude

07.04.2025 06:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On the 1st April Tower Hamlets Friends and Neighbours
had a fantastic away day planning for our 80th anniversary in 2027! Exploring the future of #befriending beyond #AI - focusing on human connection for the next 80 years. Proud to help shape this vision for our #charity supporting #olderpeople

07.04.2025 06:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lost In The System: The Need For Better NHS Admin | The King's Fund 2 out of 3 people say they've had a problem with NHS admin in the past year. We explore the impact these experiences is having on public perceptions of the NHS and what could be done to make things be...

Excellent read about the importance of good admin in the productivity of the #NHS

Of particular note the importance of good admin in establishing public trust

Lost In The System: The Need For Better NHS Admin | The King's Fund www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...

05.04.2025 09:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How to create societies for human wellbeing - Transforming Society Matthew Fisher, author of 'How To Create Societies for Human Wellbeing', examines how wellbeing depends on reducing chronic stress through supportive social conditions, not just medical treatments, re...

How to create societies for human wellbeing www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/01/08/h... #In the news

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Lived experience of poverty and the merging of knowledge - Transforming Society Fran Bennett examines how incorporating the "lived experience" of poverty into public debate and policy-making empowers individuals and improves understanding and solutions.

Lived experience of #poverty and the merging of knowledge www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/01/27/l... #Real voices

01.04.2025 02:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What is the future of philanthropy in our fractured world? - Alliance magazine The world is witnessing seismic geopolitical shifts. Donald Trump has reclaimed the White House, unfolding an aggressive recalibration of US foreign and domestic policies. The Assad regime in Syria ha...

What is the future of philanthropy in our fractured world? - Alliance magazine - www.alliancemagazine.org/blog/what-is... www.alliancemagazine.org/blog/what-is...

01.04.2025 01:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Over 2.6 million people are locked out of the #welfare state in the UK and subject to β€˜no recourse to public funds’ #NRPF, an immigration policy restricting access to social security. How can local #government respond?

Hear from Rupinder in this clip...

🎧Listen to the full episode: bit.ly/3XGUNkz

27.03.2025 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Public sector and not for profit job vacancies on Jobs Go Public | JobsGoPublic.com Search public sector and not for profit job vacancies on JobsGoPublic.com. Use our job search and find a career that makes a difference.

Wanted FIVE individuals to join London borough of #Newham #Standards Committee #localgov #publiclife

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Totally this, why is politically messaging so wordy and cumbersome from the left?

02.03.2025 10:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
About 2 β€” VASE

I am recruiting again. Could you be @vasurreyeast.bsky.social next CEO? #Charity #CharityJob
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12.02.2025 13:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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After a six month pause on my training, I finally got back to the gym today, I ache so badly, have a dull headache, but still feel so incredibly more energised.

09.02.2025 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Upward #Bullying - Monthly Peer Support Meeting
Leading Through Turbulence: A Safe Space for Leaders Navigating Workplace Challenges

Saturday 1st March, 10am-11.30am 

For Managers who have been subject to bullying by the people they manage 

A free confidential space 

For more information email hello@upwardbullying.org.uk

Book here https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tGtp16QkRLWjMA7_n9_JMg

Upward #Bullying - Monthly Peer Support Meeting Leading Through Turbulence: A Safe Space for Leaders Navigating Workplace Challenges Saturday 1st March, 10am-11.30am For Managers who have been subject to bullying by the people they manage A free confidential space For more information email hello@upwardbullying.org.uk Book here https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tGtp16QkRLWjMA7_n9_JMg

Upward #Bullying - Monthly Peer Support Meeting

Saturday 1st March, 10am-11.30am

For Managers who have been subject to bullying by the people they manage

A free confidential space

For more information email hello@upwardbullying.org.uk

Book here us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

08.02.2025 19:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#Councillor drop in today (08.02.2025) from 10am-12noon #CanningTown library

08.02.2025 10:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Developers and regeneration schemes despite the rhetoric are not best known for their commitment to equity. I have read plenty of warm words in prospectus, but full kudos to the team at Thames Estuary Partnership this is damn good, a commitment to 'fair growth'

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04.02.2025 04:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Rubbish Reality | Public Sector Executive CPD accredited public sector news, comment & analysis for Civil Servants responsible for building, shaping and delivering transformational public services. The UK's No1 Public Sector Magazine.

A Rubbish Reality www.publicsectorexecutive.com/articles/rub...

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