Disability Redbridge

Disability Redbridge is a UK-based nonprofit organisation registered under the charity number 1050348. Established in 1992, the charity is dedicated to encouraging and supporting disabled people of all ages and backgrounds to fully participate in society. It operates primarily within the London borough of Redbridge.

Mission and Activities

Working within the Social Model of disability, Disability Redbridge focuses on identifying and removing barriers that disabled people encounter in their daily lives. The organisation aims to overcome limitations that restrict disabled individuals from playing a full role in society. Their work emphasizes empowerment and inclusivity, enabling greater independence and participation for disabled people[1][2][3].

Services

One of the key services provided by Disability Redbridge is Ilford Shopmobility, which offers powered wheelchairs, scooters, and manual wheelchairs for hire. This service supports individuals with permanent or temporary mobility difficulties by enabling them to move independently around Ilford town centre. Ilford Shopmobility serves as a resource to enhance accessibility and ease of movement within the local community[2][3].

Community and Support

Disability Redbridge maintains an office that offers a wide range of disability-related information, magazines, and advice materials for disabled people, their families, relatives, and carers. The organisation is run by a combination of volunteers and trustees, with a small team providing direct support and coordination[5].

Accessibility

The organisation's facilities are fully wheelchair accessible. The office is located in a building equipped with ramps, lifts, and adapted toilets. There are dedicated Shopmobility parking bays in the adjacent exchange car park to accommodate visitors with mobility needs[5].

Governance and Volunteers

Disability Redbridge is managed by trustees and supported by volunteers. As of recent records, it operates with around six volunteers, several of whom also serve as trustees, ensuring that the organisation remains closely connected to the community it serves[5].

This charity plays an important role in fostering equality and accessibility for disabled people in Redbridge, aligning with broader legal frameworks such as the Equality Act 2010, which aims to eliminate discrimination and promote equal opportunities for disabled individuals in areas including access to services and public life[4].

[1] http://www.disabilityredbridge.org.uk/?page_id=12 [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/about-the-register-of-charities/-/charity-details/1050348 [3] https://shapingourlives.org.uk/organisation/disability-redbridge/ [4] https://www.redbridge.gov.uk/adult-and-childrens-services/our-disability-service/ [5] https://advicefinder.turn2us.org.uk/Home/Details/6447