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The team behind WAVE

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

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.

Ellie Williams

Ambassador

Why I'm Involved

I believe strongly that all people are, and should be, valued equally. The personal friendships I've made 'with not for' people with disabilities has been life changing.

Anoushka Bonwick

Ambassador

Why I'm Involved



I believe strongly that inclusion is the heart of community and that, for too long, many people have been ignored and unheard. I love the force that WAVE brings to building a new society.

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

Darrell Myers

Ambassador

Why I'm Involved

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

Anchal Gupta

Co-Chair

Why I'm Involved

I want to be involved with WAVE because I want to enable a society where everyone is respected and treated equally.

Hannah Whitehead

Ambassador

Why I'm Involved

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

Ingrid Skinner

Trustee

Why I'm Involved

’m involved with Wave because…

I want to see communities change and everyone be valued equally

Ian Hardie

Co-Chair

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Carolyn Jarvis

Relationship Manager

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.

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