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Resolution Foundation @resolutionfoundation.org · 17/05/2026
Why are so many young people in the UK not in work or education? @nyecominetti.bsky.social breaks down one important factor ⤵️
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 12/05/2026
‘A consistent pattern of lying’: Musk v OpenAI trial exposes what insiders think of Sam Altman
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‘A consistent pattern of lying’: Musk v OpenAI trial exposes what insiders think of Sam Altman
The trial has exposed even more details about OpenAI’s fractious corporate past than previously documented
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
What Westminster and Newham Have in Common: A Short Glossary for the May 2026 Political Season www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-w...
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What Westminster and Newham Have in Common: A Short Glossary for the May 2026 Political Season
It has been an unusually instructive few days for anyone trying to follow British politics. In Newham, the borough has its first new Mayor in eight years.
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
Check out my latest article: Fascism and the #Charity Sector www.linkedin.com/posts/ritach...
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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...
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
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? www.justgiving.com/team/newhamf...
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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
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
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 www.linkedin.com/posts/ritach...
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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...
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
Check out my latest article: Publication Review - Integration: What Works by Vidhya Ramalingam linkedin.com/pulse/public...
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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...
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
Check out my latest article: Publication Review: Advising in Austerity; edited by Samuel Kirwan linkedin.com/pulse/public...
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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...
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
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... www.justgiving.com/team/newhamf...
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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
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
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...? www.justgiving.com/team/newhamf...
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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
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
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
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
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
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
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
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
The 'Ethnicity Premium' is real: £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
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
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
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
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 💫 #Gratitude
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
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
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
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-...
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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...
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
How to create societies for human wellbeing www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/01/08/h... #In the news
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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...
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Lived experience of #poverty and the merging of knowledge www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/01/27/l... #Real voices
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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.
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
What is the future of philanthropy in our fractured world? - Alliance magazine - www.alliancemagazine.org/blog/what-is... www.alliancemagazine.org/blog/what-is...
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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...
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COMPAS @compasoxford.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Over 2.6 million people are locked out of the #welfare state in the UK and subject to ‘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
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Wanted FIVE individuals to join London borough of #Newham #Standards Committee #localgov #publiclife www.jobsgopublic.com/jobs/search/...
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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.
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PINO FOTUS @pino-fotus.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
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TishyJ @tishyj.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 01/03/2025
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Totally this, why is politically messaging so wordy and cumbersome from the left?
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
I am recruiting again. Could you be @vasurreyeast.bsky.social next CEO? #Charity #CharityJob vase.org.uk/recruitments
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About 2 — VASE
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
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.
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
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...
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
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
#Councillor drop in today (08.02.2025) from 10am-12noon #CanningTown library
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
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' thamesestuary.org.uk/wp-content/u...
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
A Rubbish Reality www.publicsectorexecutive.com/articles/rub...
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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.
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Nowt wrong with this, what you doing catching a plane or embarking on PDAs "Keep it moving: A new rule at a New Zealand airport limiting curbside hugs to three minutes has drawn worldwide commentary."
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
I had never really thought about the real life consequences of a data breach for people afterwards Councils need to show ‘empathy and action’ www.publicsectorexecutive.com/articles/cou...
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Councils need to show ‘empathy and action’ | 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.
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Freeports and economic zones need to “work harder to build fair industry” www.publicsectorexecutive.com/articles/fre...
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Freeports and economic zones need to “work harder to build fair industry” | 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.
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
This is very good. A must for everyone interested in customer sized evolution. Taking a platform approach to help people interact with Royal Greenwich online medium.com/rbg-digital/...
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Taking a platform approach to help people interact with Royal Greenwich online
Written by: Ste Shine (Business analyst) and Alex Sturtivant (Senior Product Manager)
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Tonight, Zeteo is launching a new YouTube live show, on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8pm ET, to cover the insanity of the Trump 100 days in a way mainstream media won't. It's called 'America Unhinged' & it's hosted by @franifio.bsky.social & @wajali.bsky.social. 8pm ET! www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxek...
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Honestly I really don't have enough crayons for people today.
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Lots going on here - in this week's @dogoodbetter.bsky.social newsletter mailchi.mp/84e75d566b02...
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DGB Weekly Newsletter Monday 13 January 2025
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Port of London Authority @londonportauth.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
The latest #ActiveThames Hub event, Social Value: Demonstrating Impact in the Sports Sector, brought together partners, clubs, & experts to explore the role of social value in creating inclusive, sustainable communities through sport & water-based activities. ➡️ activethames.co.uk/active-thame...
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CELCIS @celcis.org · 16/01/2025
In this CELCIS Emerging Insights webinar recording, Professors Brigid Featherstone and Kate Morris discuss new research into domestic abuse and child protection and what it tells us about thinking and doing things differently: buff.ly/3wa5kth
A graphic for the recorded Emerging Insights webinar hosted by CELCIS, in which Professor Brigid Featherstone, University of Huddersfield, and Professor Kate Morris, University of Sheffield, explored new research into domestic abuse and child protection.
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
New Business Hub to help around #procurement for #charities and non profits www.gov.uk/guidance/vol...
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Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise business hub
A guide to how the government is supporting VCSE organisations.
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Employers: how confident are you that your employees feel comfortable having a conversation about caregiving responsibilities without consequence? The article makes an excellent point www.hrmagazine.co.uk/content/comm... #Workplace
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Don't overlook your 'sandwich carers' - HR Magazine
Employers: how confident are you that your employees feel comfortable having a conversation about caregiving responsibilities without consequence?
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
FREE "Strategic and Business Planning 2025" l Date: Thu, 16 Jan, 10:00 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/strategic-... #Charities
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Strategic and Business Planning 2025
Get ready to level up your strategic and business planning skills for 2025
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Fully booked for this week's Key Charity Trends 2025. We have opened a waiting list #Charity
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
A new perspective on philanthropy: Giving in the presence or absence of self? www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2024/07/16/a... #Charity
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A new perspective on philanthropy: Giving in the presence or absence of self? - Transforming Society
Jen Shang and Adrian Sargeant, authors of 'Meaningful Philanthropy', present a new perspective on philanthropy. Considering who people are when they give is more valuable than asking why they give if ...
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 10/01/2025
Community Notes are a flawed system. Last year, we found that posts debunking misleading claims about the US election were not being displayed on 74% of accurate Community Notes on X. This is a HUGE step backwards for fighting online harms & misinformation on Meta. More in CBS News 👇
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What is Community Notes, and how will it work on Facebook and Instagram?
Meta shocked the tech world this week by moving to overhaul its approach to fact checking. Here's what the changes mean for social media users.
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
If you are a #CanningTown #Newham resident and are in need of assistance pop down to my councillor advice session today (11.01.2025) 10am-12noon at Canning Town Library. Cold out there, warm welcome in here
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Rita Chadha @ritachadha.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
How systems and silence failed Sara Sharif www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2024/12/17/h... #In the news
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How systems and silence failed Sara Sharif - Transforming Society
Aisha K. Gill critically analyses the systemic failures that contributed to the abuse and tragic death of Sara Sharif.
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