1992
The first two issues of Disability Times Newspaper produced by Jafar
Raza.
1993
Theresa Moore, Marilyn Graves and Nicola Coleman joined as regular contributors.
1994
Disability Times was contacted by Vicky Scott of Rights Now, asking
for support in the face of opposition by Lady Olga Maitland and five
other MPs to the Berry Bill.
Theresa Moore took over as editor and publisher and the first issue
under new team was produced.
1995
As larger premises were needed, Disability Times moved to the International
Community School in Camden, North London. Work placements were set up
for people from Outset and Workforce. The contract was secured with
Teletext to write each week on ITV Channel 4 under the title, Dis-Ability
Update. Proceedings to set up a Trust body commenced with Mr John Offeh,
Legal Advisor to the National Council for Voluntary Organisations.
Alfred Morris MP agreed to help secure permanent premises . Links with
the London College of Printing were established
and the first training
set up at London College of Printing for two Disability Times clients.
The first contract with Employment Services (ES) was secured for a Work
Preparation and Rehabilitation project.
1996
Teletext expanded.
Premises secured with help from Alf Morris MP and Tom Clarke MP.
Moved into offices in Ealing and commenced ES Work Prep.
1997 - 2000
Establishment of further training programmes.
Lord
Alfred Morris of Manchester agreed to become Chair of Trust.
2001
Further training programmes established, including eleven ES contracts
under New Deal and Work Based Learning for Adults. Commenced Pathways
for Disabled People and Pathways to Publishing for
disabled/disadvantaged jobseekers, both with ESF funding; also Evening
Access to Publishing allowing disadvantaged beneficiaries to upgrade
their skills in Desktop Publishing and Web Design.
2002 - 2003
Launched major fund raising campaign to secure the
Trusts own
freehold premises.
Start of Workstep for Disabled People.
2004
Acquired and moved into own freehold premises in Ealing. Closure of
Disability Times Newspaper in order to relaunch as The Citizen, a London-based
publication with a readership drawn from all disadvantaged sections
of the community.
2005
Formation of The Citizens Trust to reflect the increasing need to include
all disadvantaged sections of the community within the remit of the
training provision. Commenced Pathways from Re-Offending,
working with HMPS Holloway and Wormwood Scrubs. The programme provides
high-level training for inmates approaching the end of their sentences,
followed by continued training and support after release.
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