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The East London Communities Organisation (TELCO)
 

Matthew Bolton - Lead Organiser

Matthew Bolton grew up in South East London. He read Social and Political Science at King's College, University of Cambridge, where he received a Double First and was twice awarded the Doncaster Prize in Sociology. In 2004 he participated in the London Citizens Summer Academy and on graduating in 2005 was granted a Level 2 Award by UnLtd to further develop the London Citizens Living Wage Campaign. Through that year, Queen Mary University agreed to become the first Living Wage Campus in the UK and several financial institutions including KPMG and PWC implemented the Living Wage. Since 2007, he has worked as the Lead Organiser for TELCO, growing the membership, developing leaders and helping drive forward campaigns around street safety, the Olympics and immigration. His interests include Wu Shu Kwan Chinese Kickboxing, Tottenham Hotspur and travelling to sunny places.

 

Emmanuel Gotora Community Organiser


Emmanuel Gotora is the second dedicated TELCO Organiser. Emmanuel joined in 2008 after a successful career in employment brokering and significant experience in youth pasturing.
He is available on 020 7043 9882.

Ruhana Ali

Community Organiser

Ghazal Tipu

Community Organiser

Dave Smith

Housing Organiser

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