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The Team Behind WAVE

Bernice Hardie

Co-Founder

Why I'm Involved

I co-founded WAVE because I am passionate about inclusion and know that what we do at WAVE helps people with and without learning disabilities to feel more valued in their community

Jason Waterman

Chair of Trustees

Why I'm Involved

I'm really pleased to be involved with WAVE as I believe we can help create great, inclusive environments for all

Lucy Woolfenden

Trustee

Why I'm Involved

I’m so pleased to be involved because I hope for my daughters to grow up in a community where friendships aren’t limited by labels, and everyone is treated as an equal

Xavier Azado

Ambassador

Why I'm Involved

WAVE is very special to me. People like myself with a learning disability can help others. Everybody’s always got something to give.

John Beauchamp

Ambassador

Why I'm Involved

As Disability Ministry Enabler, I am always looking for examples of good practice and excellence in creating fully inclusive and enabling environments for gathering and worship. With such a strong inclusive ethos and years of experience, WAVE leads the way in London and beyond as a model for church for all abilities. It is a wonderful privilege and always energising and fun to be part of the WAVE team as we enable worship and seek to build community for all

Sophia Jane Popham

Relationships Manager

Why I'm Involved

I love working at WAVE – being part of a great team that lives the with not for ethos, and comes alongside anyone who wants a helping hand to do that.

Ian Hardie

Trustee

Why I'm Involved

I never know what WAVE will create or make happen but I know it will make me smile.



I just love being around people who are completely open and real

Max Wanless

Trustee

Why I'm Involved

I can use my skills with a great charity making real change in communitites

Hannah Brooks-Plunkett

Ambassador

Why I'm Involved

I am passionate about inclusion and I think everyone is and should be valued equally.

Ophir Yaron

Ambassador

Why I'm Involved

I'm involved with WAVE because I love making change and to be who I am as a person not just with a (l)able of down syndrome, also to inspire everyone.

Sofia White

Community Connection Lead

Why I'm Involved

I'm really excited to be working with WAVE, creating a movement where we are all valued equally and we're walking this journey together ("with, not for").

Carolyn Jarvis

Trustee

Why I'm Involved

I've been involved with WAVE since 2018 when I was fortunate enough to work for the Wave Café team... I'd love to see every community take WAVE's We're All Valued Equally message to their heart and for us all to build a truly inclusive society.

Stephanie Buckingham

Trustee

Why I'm Involved

After my son’s autism diagnosis, WAVE became a lifeline to me. I honestly wouldn’t have coped without them and feel honoured to be a trustee. I’m also a special needs school Governor.

Gerry Stanton

Ambassador

Why I'm Involved

I passionately believe that mixed ability groups make all our lives better. WAVE is an inspirational way to develop such groups.

Darrell Myers

Ambassador

Why I'm Involved

I’m involved with WAVE Café and like working in the kitchen and doing different activities

Ingrid Skinner

Events Volunteer

Why I'm Involved

I’m involved with WAVE because…

I want to see communities change and everyone be valued equally

Toby Morrison

Trustee

Why I'm Involved

My reason for being involved in WAVE is that I am high functioning autistic and have a passion for inclusion within the charity sector. I have worked and volunteered in the sector since 2006 and completed my degree in Applied Community and Social Studies.

Celia Webster

Co-Founder

Why I'm Involved

I co-founded WAVE as I am passionate about breaking down barriers for people with and without learning disabilities

Sue Picano

Ambassador

Why I'm Involved

I am an Ambassador for WAVE because the idea of "with, not for" approach is the way to go!

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