RAID

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RAID (Richmond AID) is a charity run by and for Disabled people in the London Borough of Richmond. Our aim is to support Disabled people to live independent lives and to have the same opportunities as non-Disabled people.

Photo of 2 people sitting in a cafe looking happy and enjoying ice creams. The people are 2 of RAID's BuddyUp group and their story is mentioned in RAID's July e newsletter.
A green house icon with labels A to G on coloured bars, representing Energy efficiency ratings from most efficient (A, green) to least efficient (G, red), on a grassy field with a blue sky background.
Poster with a cream background and a purple coloured ladies face/head profile. Jigsaw puzzle pieces and tangled string are in the ladies head/brain surrounded by a purple ribbon with the words 'Schizophrenia Awareness'
Picture of 2 people and a dog walking in a park
Orange and red coloured poster with pictures of a sun and thermometer warning of the hot weather and temperatures currently being experienced. Words say: Look out for vulnerable family, friends and neighbours.
Red coloured poster with a yellow text box announcing that all RAID in-person activities are cancelled this week due to the red weather warning in place.
Poster with a blue background and white text boxes with pink coloured borders. Promoting RAID's Connect to Tech Training topics and dates for July.
Poster with a blue background and white text boxes with pink coloured borders. Promoting RAID's Peer Network NSG topics and dates for July.
Poster from the Mental Health Foundation promoting Men's Health Week (15 to 21 June). Picture shows 3 men sitting in a cafe talking to each other. Hot and cold drinks are on the table.
Picture of a wooden table with a white document on it which has black writing saying Department for Works & Pensions.
Poster with pictures of people at London Zoo, looking at animals and enjoying a picnic together. Pink rectangle on the top right hand corner of the poster with white writing saying BuddyUp zoo outing.
Poster with a blue square in the middle and white writing saying 'Thank You' to all the incredible RAID volunteers for all their help and support. A montage of photos showing some of our volunteers in action, surround the blue square.
Poster with a blue background and white text boxes/words with pink borders. Promoting RAID's Connect to Tech service offering free Vodafone 40GB SIM cards for 6 months. Poster also details the dates and topics for the June Connect to Tech Thursday training sessions.
Poster with a green background, white text boxes framed in pink. Detailing the dates and topics in June for the RAID Peer Network Neurodiverse Support Group held every Friday afternoon, 2-4pm at the RAID offices in Teddington.
Poster, white background with RAID and RCDAS logos promoting a coffee afternoon on 1 June, 2-4pm at the RAID Teddington office. An opportunity to learn about the support available for alcohol/drug use, focusing on peer lived experiences.
Picture of 2 people seated at a desk containing a computer. There are documents on the desk which the people are discussing.
Photo of the new bike rack outside RAID's office (Disability Action and Advice Centre) in Teddington. It is green and in the shape of a car with metal racks attached and fits up to 10 bikes.
Picture of a brick building which is the RAID office located in Teddington. A red sticker on the picture with white writing says: Bank Holiday Closure. RAID will be closed on Monday 25 May for the Bank Holiday, reopening 11am Tuesday 26 May.
Photo of a Section 13 Notice document (part of recent changes to the Renters' Rights Act affecting rent increase laws) with a judge’s gavel and a key ring holding 1 key and a house shaped attachment.
Photo of 2 people, 1 seated, at a table covered in leaflets. They are looking at and discussing one of the leaflets. A pop up banner details some of the services provided by RAID (Richmond AID).
Poster, white background with RAID and RCDAS logos promoting a coffee afternoon on 1 June, 2-4pm at the RAID Teddington office. An opportunity to learn about the support available for alcohol/drug use, focusing on peer lived experiences.
Purple coloured poster with white writing and two people talking. Promoting Mental Health Awareness Week 11-17 May 2026. This year’s theme is taking action for good mental health: even small actions can make a difference.
Poster with a blue background and white text boxes bordered in pink. Advertising the RAID Connect to Tech dates and topics for May.
Picture of a group of people sitting, some in wheelchairs, holding copies of the RAID Housing Report: Locked Out: The Housing Crisis Facing Disabled People in Richmond – A Co-Produced Framework for Change.
Picture of a brick building which is the RAID office located in Teddington. A red sticker on the picture with white writing says: Bank Holiday Closure. RAID will be closed on Monday 4 May for the Bank Holiday, reopening 11am Tuesday 5 May.
Poster with a green background and white writing in the centre of the poster saying "Congratulations RAID Walkers: London Marathon 2026!" A selection of 8 photos of the team taking part surround the words.
Photo of 2 people talking while sitting on a bench in the sunshine on the bank of the River Thames
White poster with black and white writing (on pink colored banners) promoting the support services offered by CDARS: Community Drug & Alcohol Recovery Services in conjunction with the Richmond and Wandsworth Councils.
Photo of a stream and a woodland path with sun shining through the trees
Picture of a group of people seated in a room, some in wheelchairs, holding up documents of the Housing Report produced by RAID and their Housing Forum clients.
A group of people sit around a table, collaborating on a large sheet of paper during a RAID Business Plan 2026 Survey workshop. Other participants are engaged in discussions at tables in the background.
Poster on a white background with the RAID (Richmond AID) and RCDAS logos at the top. Providing details of a coffee afternoon on Monday 13 April, 2-4pm at RAID's Teddington office, TW11 8HT to learn about RAID's counselling service.
Cartoon - white male in bed, on phone to a Work Capability Assessor depicted as a robot. Around the man is medication, dirty plate and glass and walking aid. He is looking out the window at people out dog walking. The man says "you can see from my medical notes that any activity causes me pain. I can have good days. I managed to take the kids to the park last week, but then I was bedridden for days." The robot replies "park? Sounds lovely" is that the part half a mile away? Do you push them on the swings?" the robot is ticking items on a form that say 1. Can walk over 100 meters 2. is physically active 3. Fit for work. The medical notes can be seen slipping off the end of the table.
Picture of a brick building where RAID are located with a red sticker and words in white writing saying Bank Holiday Closure. RAID office is closed for the Easter Bank Holiday Friday 3 April and Monday 6 April. RAID will reopen 11am Tuesday 7 April.
Poster with a yellow background and black writing. Detailing the Support Services offered by RWDAS: Richmond & Wandsworth Community Drug & Alcohol Service
Photo of a group of people, some sitting and some standing, holding white tote bags with the new RAID ( Richmond AID ) logo. Announcing and celebrating the rebranding of Richmond AID to RAID.
Photo of a group of people who are some of the RAID (Richmond AID) team, clients and volunteers. All standing with outstretched arms and cupped hands demonstrating the theme for 2026 International Women's Day - When we give, we gain!
Blue coloured poster with a pink speech bubble in the middle. Blue writing says 'Last Chance to complete the Survey'. NHS South West London are asking residents in Richmond for their views on NHS sleep apnoea care in Richmond.
Poster advertising the Richmond AID upcoming Connect to Tech sessions for March, covering Cookies, AI Search, Learn My Way and Fantasy Sports
Our 1st BuddyUp Graduation! This photo shows our young person enjoying a crafternoon session with his 'buddy'.