Zoe Richards
@zoeric12.bsky.social
CEO of organisation. Theatre lover. Here for a laugh
A great day of catching up and connecting yesterday at #GOFOD3. To feel that strength in solidarity with the wonderful third sector in Wales.
July 3, 2025 at 7:20 AM
A great day of catching up and connecting yesterday at #GOFOD3. To feel that strength in solidarity with the wonderful third sector in Wales.
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"If my benefits are lost then I will not be able to afford to live."
Benefit cuts will hit disabled people in Wales the hardest.
All Welsh MPs must vote against the Bill.
#NoToDisabilityBenefitCuts #StopDisabilityBenefitCuts
Benefit cuts will hit disabled people in Wales the hardest.
All Welsh MPs must vote against the Bill.
#NoToDisabilityBenefitCuts #StopDisabilityBenefitCuts
July 1, 2025 at 9:30 AM
"If my benefits are lost then I will not be able to afford to live."
Benefit cuts will hit disabled people in Wales the hardest.
All Welsh MPs must vote against the Bill.
#NoToDisabilityBenefitCuts #StopDisabilityBenefitCuts
Benefit cuts will hit disabled people in Wales the hardest.
All Welsh MPs must vote against the Bill.
#NoToDisabilityBenefitCuts #StopDisabilityBenefitCuts
Had a great time at #AdFest2025 this week. The theme was hidden talents. I attended a great workshop led by @gerraintgriff.bsky.social on content creation. Also leaned lots from other people in the workshop. Now it’s Llandudno for the Welsh Labour Party conference.
June 27, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Had a great time at #AdFest2025 this week. The theme was hidden talents. I attended a great workshop led by @gerraintgriff.bsky.social on content creation. Also leaned lots from other people in the workshop. Now it’s Llandudno for the Welsh Labour Party conference.
We had a wonderful time at the Arts and Business Cymru awards last week. We celebrated the partnership between First Choice Housing and Gig Buddies Cymru and were presented with the award in the diversity category. It was an honour to be celebrated alongside Hijinx Theatre and The Queer Emporium.
June 25, 2025 at 7:19 AM
We had a wonderful time at the Arts and Business Cymru awards last week. We celebrated the partnership between First Choice Housing and Gig Buddies Cymru and were presented with the award in the diversity category. It was an honour to be celebrated alongside Hijinx Theatre and The Queer Emporium.
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By my count there are only 3/27 Welsh Labour MPs on this list despite Wales being hit harder by the benefit cuts than any other part of the UK.
Steve Witherden (Montgomeryshire), Ruth Jones (Newport West) & Henry Tufnell (Mid and South Pembs) are the Welsh rebels.
Steve Witherden (Montgomeryshire), Ruth Jones (Newport West) & Henry Tufnell (Mid and South Pembs) are the Welsh rebels.
The welfare rebellion in full - here are the 108 names on the reasoned amendment
June 24, 2025 at 7:30 AM
By my count there are only 3/27 Welsh Labour MPs on this list despite Wales being hit harder by the benefit cuts than any other part of the UK.
Steve Witherden (Montgomeryshire), Ruth Jones (Newport West) & Henry Tufnell (Mid and South Pembs) are the Welsh rebels.
Steve Witherden (Montgomeryshire), Ruth Jones (Newport West) & Henry Tufnell (Mid and South Pembs) are the Welsh rebels.
It is Learning Disability Awareness week this week and the theme this year is ‘Do you see me? There are some great events and lots of news being shared during the week so keep a look out.
There is loads going on and you can find out more by checking out the video of Georgia, one of our trustees.
There is loads going on and you can find out more by checking out the video of Georgia, one of our trustees.
This week is #LDWeek2025. The theme is ‘Do you see me?’ – making sure that people with a learning disability are seen heard and valued.
All week we will be highlighting how our work supports this. Here’s our trustee Georgia with what you can expect during the week. youtube.com/shorts/OzD21...
All week we will be highlighting how our work supports this. Here’s our trustee Georgia with what you can expect during the week. youtube.com/shorts/OzD21...
Georgia's introduction to Learning Disability Week 2025
YouTube video by Learning Disability Wales
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June 17, 2025 at 12:08 PM
It is Learning Disability Awareness week this week and the theme this year is ‘Do you see me? There are some great events and lots of news being shared during the week so keep a look out.
There is loads going on and you can find out more by checking out the video of Georgia, one of our trustees.
There is loads going on and you can find out more by checking out the video of Georgia, one of our trustees.
A really important telling of her story #LoveAndRageMunroeBergdorf in the cinemas last night and tonight. See it if you can
June 11, 2025 at 6:49 AM
A really important telling of her story #LoveAndRageMunroeBergdorf in the cinemas last night and tonight. See it if you can
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Yes. 42 people listened to constituents and campaigners - and can't ignore evidence that:
- 'cuts don’t create jobs, they just cause more hardship'
- it's the biggest attack on the welfare state since austerity
- it'll impact 3 million of the most disadvantaged
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
- 'cuts don’t create jobs, they just cause more hardship'
- it's the biggest attack on the welfare state since austerity
- it'll impact 3 million of the most disadvantaged
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Disability benefit cuts impossible to support, 42 Labour MPs tell Starmer
Exclusive: Backbenchers sign letter calling for change in direction on plans expected to be put to vote next month
www.theguardian.com
May 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Yes. 42 people listened to constituents and campaigners - and can't ignore evidence that:
- 'cuts don’t create jobs, they just cause more hardship'
- it's the biggest attack on the welfare state since austerity
- it'll impact 3 million of the most disadvantaged
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
- 'cuts don’t create jobs, they just cause more hardship'
- it's the biggest attack on the welfare state since austerity
- it'll impact 3 million of the most disadvantaged
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Organisations are closing around us. But what is the big picture for Wales?
New blog post: Recent closures of learning disability organisations and support services is a worrying trend according to our CEO Zoe Richards. www.ldw.org.uk/closures-of-...
CEO blog: Recent closures of learning disability organisations and support services is a worrying trend - Learning Disability Wales
Our CEO Zoe Richards highlights a concerning trend that we are witnessing in Wales: the closure of several learning disability organisations, research teams and support services. This is incredibly wo...
www.ldw.org.uk
May 8, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Organisations are closing around us. But what is the big picture for Wales?
Looking forward to seeing this in Port Talbot
May 6, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Looking forward to seeing this in Port Talbot
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Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan will distance herself from Labour's benefit cuts and warn the Government that she will stand up against "unfairness". www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Keir Starmer given benefit cuts warning by Welsh FM - 'we will not stay silent'
Eluned Morgan, Wales's Labour First Minister, is expected to break ranks over the party's controversial decision to slash the disability benefits bill in a major speech on Tuesday
www.mirror.co.uk
May 5, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan will distance herself from Labour's benefit cuts and warn the Government that she will stand up against "unfairness". www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Its been great to join the launch online today. Some serious work for us all to do. But great to know that we have the right intention.
🆕 Read the Future Generations Report 2025 now, here to support and challenge our leaders to make decisions now for people & planet: futuregenerations.wales/discover/abo...
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#futuregen10
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#futuregen10
A thank you from Ameerah. Year 2050, Cymru.
YouTube video by Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
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April 29, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Its been great to join the launch online today. Some serious work for us all to do. But great to know that we have the right intention.
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Do you want a document in an accessible Easy Read format but don't know where to start? Request a quote to see how we can help: easyread@ldw.org.uk
April 25, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Do you want a document in an accessible Easy Read format but don't know where to start? Request a quote to see how we can help: easyread@ldw.org.uk
Swansea! This weather is grim, right? Whilst the beach is off the cards for all but the most determined of you, we have a nice (dry) alternative to being cooped up at home all holidays!
Book online today.
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Book online today.
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April 20, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Lovely to see this Swansea story in the Grand today. 4 actors, wonderful story telling, the only unbelievable thing about it was the high scoring hygiene rating on the chicken shop window. Catch it this week. Another triumph for the team at @grandambition.bsky.social
Penlan, Swansea, Now.
Teenagers Ruby and Kyla spend their evenings hanging at Cheney’s chicken shop dreaming of moving to Vegas and going viral. A chance encounter with older, cooler Sadie, means their dreams of pool parties and showering in dollars could become a reality…but at what price?
Teenagers Ruby and Kyla spend their evenings hanging at Cheney’s chicken shop dreaming of moving to Vegas and going viral. A chance encounter with older, cooler Sadie, means their dreams of pool parties and showering in dollars could become a reality…but at what price?
April 19, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Lovely to see this Swansea story in the Grand today. 4 actors, wonderful story telling, the only unbelievable thing about it was the high scoring hygiene rating on the chicken shop window. Catch it this week. Another triumph for the team at @grandambition.bsky.social
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Here's what audiences at Sherman Theatre thought of Hot Chicks. Book now to see the show right here in Swansea!
www.swanseagrand.co.uk/hotchicks
www.swanseagrand.co.uk/hotchicks
April 8, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Here's what audiences at Sherman Theatre thought of Hot Chicks. Book now to see the show right here in Swansea!
www.swanseagrand.co.uk/hotchicks
www.swanseagrand.co.uk/hotchicks
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What disability groups and disabled people and families think is clear, well-established and well-reported, unless strategic un-listening is your MO.
'I very much hope that they will carry on talking to me because I need to know what they think about these proposals.'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'I very much hope that they will carry on talking to me because I need to know what they think about these proposals.'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Disability groups consider ‘step back’ from government
A number of disability-led organisations say they are considering “stepping back” from engaging with the government over benefit cuts
www.bbc.co.uk
April 8, 2025 at 9:50 AM
What disability groups and disabled people and families think is clear, well-established and well-reported, unless strategic un-listening is your MO.
'I very much hope that they will carry on talking to me because I need to know what they think about these proposals.'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'I very much hope that they will carry on talking to me because I need to know what they think about these proposals.'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Speaking about Stolen Lives at MMU on April 9th.
In person and online.
You can sign up here.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stolen-liv...
In person and online.
You can sign up here.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stolen-liv...
Stolen Lives, activism and the role of academia in defending human rights
The Learning Disability & Autism Research Group at Manchester Met welcome guest speaker Dr Dawn Cavanagh.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
April 1, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Speaking about Stolen Lives at MMU on April 9th.
In person and online.
You can sign up here.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stolen-liv...
In person and online.
You can sign up here.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stolen-liv...
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If your organisation wants to make information clear, accessible, and inclusive, we can help. Get in touch to find out more.
#EasyRead #Accessibility #Inclusion #DisabilityRights #CommunicationForAll
#EasyRead #Accessibility #Inclusion #DisabilityRights #CommunicationForAll
March 31, 2025 at 10:38 AM
If your organisation wants to make information clear, accessible, and inclusive, we can help. Get in touch to find out more.
#EasyRead #Accessibility #Inclusion #DisabilityRights #CommunicationForAll
#EasyRead #Accessibility #Inclusion #DisabilityRights #CommunicationForAll
I’m almost 50 with 4 children and I’ve spent at least 5 hours today playing Crossy Road. Send help!
March 22, 2025 at 5:11 PM
I’m almost 50 with 4 children and I’ve spent at least 5 hours today playing Crossy Road. Send help!
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🚨 Let’s set the record straight.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is NOT an out-of-work benefit. It's a vital lifeline designed to support disabled people with the extra costs of disability. 1/
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is NOT an out-of-work benefit. It's a vital lifeline designed to support disabled people with the extra costs of disability. 1/
March 18, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🚨 Let’s set the record straight.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is NOT an out-of-work benefit. It's a vital lifeline designed to support disabled people with the extra costs of disability. 1/
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is NOT an out-of-work benefit. It's a vital lifeline designed to support disabled people with the extra costs of disability. 1/
Just done the Hokey Cokey before bed. Gosh it’s uplifting!
March 18, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Just done the Hokey Cokey before bed. Gosh it’s uplifting!
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With rising concerns over misinformation and online safety, many charities are rethinking their strategies on social media platforms such as X. In this @civilsociety.bsky.social blog, we’ve shared our approach, along with other charities, of how we’re navigating these changes: bit.ly/3XLUViq
In-depth: How are charities navigating social media in a post-truth world?
Emily Moss speaks to charities navigating the evolving social media landscape in different ways…
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March 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
With rising concerns over misinformation and online safety, many charities are rethinking their strategies on social media platforms such as X. In this @civilsociety.bsky.social blog, we’ve shared our approach, along with other charities, of how we’re navigating these changes: bit.ly/3XLUViq
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Spoke to Sky News about Chief Executive Dame Clare Moriarty’s warning against short-term action on disability benefits which has very serious long-term consequences
Read more:
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
@citizensadvice.bsky.social
Read more:
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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March 17, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Spoke to Sky News about Chief Executive Dame Clare Moriarty’s warning against short-term action on disability benefits which has very serious long-term consequences
Read more:
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
@citizensadvice.bsky.social
Read more:
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
@citizensadvice.bsky.social