The East London Communities Organisation (TELCO) was launched in 1996. Over 1,300 people packed out York Hall in Bethnal Green. The event was attended by the late Cardinal Hume. Both Bishop Victor Guazelli, Catholic Bishop for East London, and Bishop Roger Sainsbury, Anglican Bishop of Barking, were present as two of the key individuals who had invited COF to begin working in London. TELCO ran a number of excellent local campaigns which proved the efficacy of COF’s model of building power for action amongst diverse communities. TELCO now counts over 50 East London communities in membership and is driving campaigns on the Living Wage, Affordable Housing, CitySafe and Strangers into Citizens. Download the newsletters below for latest progress.
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For the latest developments and for a history of TELCO campaigns, please read our lively newsletters ...
TELCO is a growing alliance of strong and committed civil society institutions. For a list of members, please click below. For information about joining TELCO Citizens, please contact one of our organisers.
TELCO's Lead Organiser is Matthew Bolton, who joined the organisation in 2005 as the Living Wage Organiser, developing successful campaigns at London universities and finance houses.
Matthew is available on 020 7043 9879.
Emmanuel Gotora is the second dedicated TELCO Organiser. Emmanuel joined in 2008 after a successful career in employment brokering and significant experience in youth pastoring.
Emmanuel is available on 020 7043 9882.
For the latest developments and for a history of TELCO campaigns, please read our lively newsletters ...
TELCO is a growing alliance of strong and committed civil society institutions. For a list of members, please click below. For information about joining TELCO Citizens, please contact one of our organisers.