Rise Together Alliance

Rise Together Alliance (RTA) is a community hub centre supporting the East African community and people across the UK. 

Our work focuses on Autism, Disability, SEND support, Women’s wellbeing, carers, Mental health awareness, Welfare rights, Homelessness support, and Practical community advice. 

We provide compassionate, culturally‑sensitive support that helps individuals and families feel informed, empowered, and included.

Core Service Areas and We support ;

Autism, Disability & SEND Support

RTA promotes autism awareness within families and the wider community, helping people better understand neurodiversity and access the right support. We guide families through SEND processes, advocate for fair and inclusive services, and ensure children, young people, and adults understand their rights and receive the support they are entitled to.

Women & Carers Support

We provide safe, supportive environments where women and carers can access guidance, connection, and early‑help support. Our services include mental health awareness, wellbeing signposting, and empowerment programmes focused on confidence‑building, skills development, and independence.

Released Prisoner Welfare Support

We provide fast, practical support for people recently released from prison, helping them stabilise and rebuild safely. our team assists with Universal Credit, housing benefits, PIP and disability applications, and urgent welfare needs. 

We also signposting, and homelessness prevention to reduce risk and support a positive return to community life.

Welfare, Benefits, Homelessness & Rights Advocacy

RTA supports individuals with Universal Credit, PIP, DLA, ESA and other benefit applications. We assist with form filling, evidence preparation, welfare guidance, and challenging incorrect decisions.
We also help with homelessness applications and housing‑related issues, ensuring individuals understand their rights and receive fair treatment throughout the process.

General Advice & Community Support

We offer practical support with Housing, homelessness, Debt awareness, and advice RTA provides referrals for employment, education, and training, and helps people access local services, community resources, and specialist agencies.
We also support refugee integration through guidance on education, welfare, and community orientation.

Community & Local Business Development

RTA encourages local entrepreneurship and small business growth. We support community led initiatives that strengthen social and economic wellbeing and help build resilient, connected neighbourhoods.

 

Rise Together Alliance stands out for its holistic, culturally‑sensitive, rights‑based approach. We promote autism awareness and disability support with strong advocacy, Tribune services for welfare  appeals,  practical guidance, and inclusive community programmes. 

Our work empowers individuals and families to access the services they need, understand their rights, and participate fully in community life.

 

Service statistics
80% of referrals accepted
Categories:
Advocacy
Advocacy for carers
Day centres
Benefits advice and assessment
Bereavement support
Adult carers advice and support
Adult education and learning
Activities for children and young people
Asylum seekers and refugee support
Carers support groups
Advice for young people
Mental health support
Young carers support
Homelessness support
Children's centres
Welfare rights advice
Employment and training initiatives
Family support groups and organisations
Connecting with others
Helping with money
Information and advice
Mental health
Services for older people
Support for carers
Support with employment
Support with housing
Volunteering
Youth support
End of Life Support
Additional needs catered for:
Learning difficulty friendly
Physical disability friendly
Dementia friendly
Non English speaking friendly
Waiting list (weeks): 1
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