Craig Jones is the Executive Chair of Fighting with Pride of the military LGBT+ charity Fighting With Pride and the principle leader of the Armed Forces LGBT+ community in the difficult years after the ‘ban’ was lifted. In a busy 20 year operational career in the Royal Navy, Craig was a helicopter fast rope boardingContinue reading “Craig Jones MBE”
Chloe Juliette is a care experienced engagement practitioner, qualitative social researcher and intervention evaluator striving to improve EDI practices. Chloe started out in community arts alongside participating in government co-production projects focused on developing children’s social care policy. In response to her exposure to the foster care system, interpersonal abuse, and the societal disadvantages that came withContinue reading “Chloe Juliette”
Sue James is CEO at Legal Action Group (LAG), a national charity committed to improving access to justice. She was previously Director and solicitor at Hammersmith and Fulham Law Centre and a specialist in housing law. In 2017 she won the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year (LALY`s) Outstanding Achievement Award. She is a foundingContinue reading “Sue James”
Stephen Arnott, known as Redeyefeenix, is a hip-hop emcee from Hull and Founder of Beats Bus Records. In 2016, Steve’s Beats Bus journey began as he became the central figure in Sean McAllister’s documentary ‘A Northern Soul’ released in 2018 which went on to receive a Career Achievement Award from the BIFF Festival in Turin,Continue reading “Steve Arnott AKA Redeye Feenix”
Simeon Moore is a writer, musician and advocate for young people. He was a member of a notorious Birmingham gang and now works to tackle what he sees as the glamorisation of gang culture, which gives young people aspirations to live negatively. He brings vision, creativity and influence to positively impact on their lives. MooreContinue reading “Simeon Moore”
Clare Patey is an award winning artist and curator who creates participatory art projects and social spaces. Her work combines cross-disciplinary enquiry and a collaborative process with a sense of play and creative agency. Commissions include: London International Festival of Theatre, Channel 4 (winner of RTS award), Southbank Centre and The National Theatre. She was the creatorContinue reading “Clare Patey”
Barbara, a qualified life coach, having spent over 15 years in personal development working in corporate organisations found herself behind bars in her late 50’s. Having witnessed the fundamental challenges that women encounter both in prison and upon release, she promised to make a change for the ‘forgotten women’ she met by launching a socialContinue reading “Barbara Burton”
Ric Flo uses the art of rap, creativity and his experience in foster care to encourage positivity in young people. Since witnessing the impact of his first solo project with children in care in Wales, Ric continues to inspire young people through creative workshops whilst developing his own music with the Hip-hop Collective Jungle Brown.Continue reading “Ric Flo”
