About this Event
Join us for our Annual General Meeting, an evening dedicated to celebration, information sharing, and empowerment. It's an opportunity to come together, connect with others, and have a meaningful impact on our future.
You are invited to two sessions and the AGM itself! If you are a partner organisation and wish to have a stand please email the organisor. From 6pm there will be light refreshments. On the ticketing page you will be given the option to attend both sessions or just the second . Please only select one option. We hope to see you there!
Who is it for?
All D/deaf and Disabled people and our allies in Tower Hamlets and beyond.
Where?
Grocers Wing, Tower Hamlets Town Hall, Whitechapel Road, E1 1BJ
We'd love to see as many of you as possible!
Session 1: Around the World of Real
Starts 4:30pm (Doors open 4pm)
Experience a fully interactive World Café where you can engage with various teams and campaigns at Real. Discover what we've been working on, our upcoming plans, and how you can get involved.
Topics covered include: advocacy, advice, housing, social care, primary care, research, and volunteering.
Session 2:
Challenges and Solutions: Disabled People, Hate Crime, Community Safety and the Police:
Starts 6:30 pm (Doors open 6pm)
Join us for a high-profile, interactive discussion on community safety. Together, we will explore the challenges and realities faced by Disabled people in Tower Hamlets in personal safety, and in reporting crime. We will critically examine why so few disability hate crimes are reported and solved, and why Disabled people are more likely to experience some crimes. Together , we will discuss meaningful solutions. There will be plenty of opportunities for participation and questions.
Chair:
Jack Gilbert, CEO Real DPO, and independent community advisor to New Scotland Yard and across east London police.
Panelists:
Superintendent Alexander Ogilvie – leads on hate crime, domestic abuse and other safeguarding matters across Tower Hamlets and Hackney
Ann Corbett - Director, Community Safety Division, London Borough of Tower Hamlets
2024 Annual General Meeting and Board elections:
Starts 5:40pm
In between the two sessions, we have reserved 25 minutes for the AGM part of our event.
Our 2024 Annual General Meeting will be a chance to:
- find out more about the work we’re doing
- Meet our trustees
- get information about how Real has spent its money in the last year
- meet with members of the Real team, other Real members and other local contacts
For members of Real the AGM is also a chance to elect new trustees to our board. If you are a member and are interested in becoming a trustee, please let us know via the contact details below.
Please let us know you are coming by signing up here on Eventbrite or in the following ways:
☎️ 020 7001 2170
💬 07458 305 430
Access requirements
There is step free access into the Town Hall and the Grocers Wing. Please reach out if you have any access requirements. We look forward to welcoming you!
Real's Vision
A world without barriers where Disabled people are respected and empowered, and experience equity.
Real's Mission
- We empower all Disabled people to lead their best lives.
- We promote intersectional equity and inclusion for all disabled people. We work together to
ensure services meet all Disabled people’s needs and recognise our diverse lived
experiences. - We combat discrimination, prejudice and ignorance against individuals, and challenge systemic barriers.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
London Borough of Tower Hamlets, Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road, London, United Kingdom
