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Surrey Coalition of Disabled People
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We are a user-led charity & believe that Disabled people should have the same freedoms, choices & control as everyone else.

Visit our website to find out more: surreycoalition.org.uk

Registered Charity Number: 1206289
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Surrey Coalition of Disabled People’s comment following the government vote on the proposed Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and Universal Credit: surreycoalition.org.uk/government-v...
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July 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Something exciting is coming soon…👀

It's The Great Coalition Raffle! It'll include a selection of fantastic prizes generously donated by local businesses.

We'll be sharing more details on social media and in our weekly update newsletter soon...

#Surrey #Hampshire #Raffle #Charity
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June 27, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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The Tech Team have now completed their work in Runnymede. The team delivered a hugely successful project helping people who are digitally excluded. Visit our blog to read more on the Runnymede Tech Angels final report: surreycoalition.org.uk/runnymede-te...
Infographic poster with stats from the Runnymede Tech Angels final report. There is a mix of the colours blue, green and pink with black icons and text. At the top is the title 'Runnymede Tech Angels final report key statistics'. The stats include 'During the project we received 47 referrals'. '40 actively engaging in the programme'. 'The largest age groups were 30-49 and 65+'. A digital tablet icon with a hand tapping it and the words in the digital table are 'we issued 32 devices'. Symbols for disability and the following text 'some of the main challenges to accessing technology included 45% of participants facing issues related to a disability or long-term health condition'. '35% mentioning language barriers as a significant hurdle' with two speech bubble icons. Lastly, 'we conducted 94 visits and a total of 8,013 minutes of digital training'.
June 20, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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We’re Hiring: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

We’re looking for a visionary leader to shape the future of our user-lead charity - could that be you?

Please visit our website for more information and for details on applying: surreycoalition.org.uk/vacancy/chie...

#CEOJob #CharityJob #Charity
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June 12, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Interested in becoming a Tech Member or Tech Angel volunteer, visit our website to find out more: surreycoalition.org.uk/areas-of-wor...

*Simon’s story is based on a real experience, but the name has been changed. (2/2)
pink background with a photo of a Tech Member using a digital tablet device. To the right of the image is the Tech Angels logo and the following quote "Without Tech Angels, I’d still be stuck. Now, I can do things I never thought possible." Below the image and quote is the Funded by UK Government logo, The Coalition logo and Runnymede Borough Council logo.
June 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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An update from Nikki Roberts, CEO of The Coalition:

"Dear members,

I'm writing with some sad news, I'm resigning from my role at The Coalition.

It's not a decision I have taken lightly. As you know I absolutely love The Coalition and the work we do! (1/6)
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June 6, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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This week, we are celebrating something truly special – our incredible volunteers!

We are beyond grateful for the time and commitment our volunteers give so generously. THANK YOU for everything you do. We couldn’t do it without you!

#VolunteersWeek
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June 5, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Box Hill Get Together Event

Caroline, from our Tech Angels team, recently attended the Box Hill Get Together event to talk with the local community about our digital inclusion service. (1/2)
Caroline from the Tech Angels team at an event stall with Tech Member, Susette. Behind the stall is a large banner promoting Tech Angels.
May 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Disability Awareness Training

Megan and Nikki delivered the second disability awareness training session for trainee GPs in Epsom. About 20 trainee GPs attended the training and were really engaged in the session. (1/2)
Nikki, CEO and Megan, Involvement Officer at the Coalition with Megan's assistance dog, Rowley in front of a large presentation screen.
May 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Coalition and IMHN members had a great time sailing at our Wellbeing Get Together at Papercourt Lake. It was a beautiful day full of sunshine and smiles!

Visit our blog to read more about the event: surreycoalition.org.uk/wellbeing-ge...

Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund

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May 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Carinder shares his experience of being a Coalition member: surreycoalition.org.uk/carinder-sha...

#Community #Surrey #Campaigner #Disability #DisabilityAwareness
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May 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Helping to make the countryside accessible for all

Coalition members and staff recently joined Surrey Hills National Landscape at Denbies Wine Estate and Pierrepont Farm to view the new accessibility improvements.

Photo credit: Sam Jones / Surrey Hills Society

#Accessibility #Access #Surrey
collage of four photos from accessibility visits. Photo one is a group shot of Coalition members and staff at Pierrepont farm on the new pathway, photo two is of Coalition members, staff and Willow the dog on the new access ramp at Denbies Wine Estate with the Surrey hills landscape in the background, photo three is of Coalition staff member Jennie with a member pointing to the accessible information board at Pierrepont Farm and photo four is of Coalition members, staff and Willow the dog at the Radius bench at Denbies Wine Estate.
May 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Domestic abuse affects people of all ages and genders and no one should suffer alone. If you need support and cannot safely make a phone call, Your Sanctuary offer a confidential online chat service that also has a live translation option tinyurl.com/hxzrffdk

#SurreyAgainstDA
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May 15, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Join our virtual tour at the Surrey History Centre!

Come along to a fascinating free virtual tour as we step back in time at the Surrey History Centre.

🕚 Monday 19th May at 11:00am

Contact us to join: Email: Involvement@surreycoalition.org.uk Phone: 01483 456558 SMS: 07908671402

#Surrey
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May 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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The theme this year for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek is community. Our wellbeing events are a great opportunity to try a new activity and meet new people in the community. Find out more on our latest blog post: surreycoalition.org.uk/community-co...

Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund
Coalition members and staff in a sailing boat at papercourt sailing lake. Below the image is The Community Fund logo, Coalition logo and IMHN logo.
May 12, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Sport in Mind - Mental Health Awareness Week Walk 2025

As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, Sport in Mind will be hosting a free gentle walk along the Acorn or Dormouse trail at Newlands Corner, Guildford. It's a traffic free nature walk - accessible surface with benches along route.

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May 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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We’re excited to share that we have been nominated for a Community Organisation Award for Disability at the National Diversity Awards 2025! We’d really appreciate your vote and support! Voting is open until May 14th 2025. Voting link: www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/awards-2025/...
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May 9, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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The countdown is on for the At Home Superhero Series (14 June - 13 July 2025) & the Superhero Tri (16 August 2025). Get set for a Super summer of sport, fun, & heroics!

Contact Katy if you'd like to join our team! Email: katy.hubbard@surreycoalition.org.uk Call/SMS: 07545 865 062

#FindYourPower
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May 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Get Together Wellbeing Sessions

⛵ What: Sailability – learn to sail in double seater Access dinghy’s or enjoy a relaxing boat ride on a Cornish Crabber or Wheels on Water boat
📍 Where: Papercourt Sailing Club, Polesden Lane, Ripley, GU23 6JX
🕛 When: Friday 16th May at 12 noon

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poster for Get Together Wellbeing Sessions with the information about the session, which is in the caption and there's an image of two people on a sailing boat from our trip last year to Papercourt sailing lake. The Community Fund logo, Coalition logo and IMHN logo are at the bottom of the poster.
May 5, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Virtual Peer Support Group 💬

Topic: Proposed changes to PIP and UC

Megan is running a session with Surrey Welfare Rights Unit on understanding the proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit (UC), and what this means for you.

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May 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Please support us by nominating The Coalition for the Movement for Good Health & Wellbeing Special Draw by midnight 4th May 2025. Your nomination could help us win £5,000! Please visit the following link to nominate us: health.movementforgood.com#nominateACha...

#Surrey #Charity #Hampshire
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April 29, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Massive congratulations to Katy and Megan from The Coalition team for completing the #LondonMarathon yesterday! So incredible and we're so proud! 👏

Thank you so much for fundraising for The Coalition 🧡 There's still time to donate via the following link: www.justgiving.com/page/londonm...
Coalition staff members Katy and Megan mid-marathon with big smiles! At the top of the image is a graphic saying 'well done!'.
April 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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We're wishing Megan & Katy from The Coalition team all the best for the #LondonMarathon tomorrow! We’re so proud of their dedication & will be cheering them on at the event! Thanks to everyone who has donated to the fundraiser for The Coalition. Please donate via the following link: buff.ly/3DEWcRs
Coalition staff members Katy and Megan in front of a lake at a park training for the London Marathon. Megan is a wheelchair user, both Katy and Megan are wearing Coalition logo tops and are smiling.
April 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Get Together Wellbeing Sessions

⛵ What: Sailability – learn to sail in double seater Access dinghy’s or enjoy a relaxing boat ride on a Cornish Crabber or Wheels on Water boat
📍 Where: Papercourt Sailing Club, Polesden Lane, Ripley, GU23 6JX
🕛 When: Friday 16th May at 12 noon

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poster for Get Together Wellbeing Sessions with the information about the session, which is in the caption and there's an image of two people on a sailing boat from our trip last year to Papercourt sailing lake. The Community Fund logo, Coalition logo and IMHN logo are at the bottom of the poster.
April 21, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Please note due to the Easter bank holiday there will be no virtual café on Good Friday (18th April) and Easter Monday (21st April). Our virtual social activities will return on Tuesday 22nd April.

Wishing you an egg-straordinary Easter weekend! 🐣

#Surrey #Disability #DisabilityAwareness
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April 18, 2025 at 9:30 AM