Tuesday 10th November. 6.30pm. Virtual Event through Zoom

The AGM of Islington People’s Rights (IPR) is always an interesting and informative event, and is taking place on Tuesday 10th November at 6.30pm. This year it is taking place as a Virtual Event through Zoom.

Speakers confirmed to speak, are; Jeremy Corbyn MP (Islington North) Emily Thornberry MP (Islington South and Finsbury); Cllr Richard Watts, the Leader of Islington Council; Kamran Mallick, the Chief Executive of Disability Rights UK, and Emma Whitby, the Chief Executive, of Healthwatch Islington, highlighting the issue of digital exclusion. The IPR AGM is in many ways more of a public meeting

This event is taking place during an unprecedented period given the impact of Covid-19 on local residents and more widely. There is also the evident impact of welfare reforms, and indebtedness. Islington People’s Rights is striving to ensure that vulnerable residents are able to access the specialist welfare benefits and debt advice that they need.

Free event, all welcome, but please register by the 2nd November through https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/islington-peoples-rights-2020-agm-tickets-126393124237 You will then be sent the Zoom link and key documentation prior to the actual meeting on the 10th November.

Tuesday 19th November 6.30pm at City University, Northampton Square, EC1V 0HB

The AGM of Islington People’s Rights (IPR) is always an interesting and informative event, and is taking place on Tuesday 19^th November at 6.30pm. This year it is taking place at City University. The IPR AGM is in many ways more of a public meeting, and this year marks our 50th Anniversary, so we are hoping for a particularly good attendance.

This year, speakers confirmed to date are: Cllr Richard Watts, Leader of Islington Council, Louisa McGeehan, Director of Policy, Rights and Advocacy, Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) and John Muldoon, former chair of Islington People’s Rights, who was involved with the organisation for several decades. Other speakers also invited, confirmations awaited. After the speakers and formal parts of the meeting there will be refreshments and a chance to mingle with trustees, staff, partners and clients. Registration essential and tell us if you have any special dietary requirements.

This event forms part of the IPR@50 initiative that marks the 50^th Anniversary of Islington People’s Rights. It is taking place during an unprecedented period of welfare reforms, notably related to the roll out of Universal Credit. Islington People’s Rights is striving to ensure that vulnerable residents are able to access the specialist welfare benefits and debt advice that they need.

Free event, all welcome, but please register by the 14th November 2019 through https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/islington-peoples-rights-2019-agm-tickets-73427574853

 

Tuesday 13 November 6.30pm at Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, London N7 6PA

The AGM of Islington People’s Rights is always an interesting and informative event, and is in many ways more of a public meeting.

Speakers confirmed to date are: Jeremy Corbyn MP (Islington North); Cllr Richard Watts, Leader of Islington Council; Dan Norris, Head of Advice and Rights, at the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG); and Linda Perham, Chair of the Thames Water Trust Fund. Whilst Jeremy Corbyn intends to speak important parliamentary business or other matters could intervene.

After the speakers and formal parts of the meeting there will be refreshments and a chance to mingle with trustees, staff, partners and clients. Please contact us if you have any special dietary requirements.

This event is taking place during an unprecedented period of welfare reforms, notably the roll-out of Universal Credit. Islington People’s Rights is striving to ensure that vulnerable residents are able to access the specialist welfare benefits and debt advice that they need.

Free event, all welcome, but please register by the 8th November 2018 through https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/islington-peoples-rights-2018-agm-tickets-28688000582