Team Members

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

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

Anchal Gupta
Co-Chair
I want to be involved with WAVE because I want to enable a society where everyone is respected and treated equally.

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

Ingrid Skinner
Trustee
’m involved with Wave because…
I want to see communities change and everyone be valued equally

Ian Hardie
Co-Chair
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
I passionately believe that mixed ability groups make all our lives better. Wave is an inspirational way to develop such groups.

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

Toby Morrison
Trustee
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
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
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
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.