About
JUSTDIFFERENT was started in 2006 to make a positive difference to the lives of disabled and non-disabled people.
We provide innovative, exciting and educational Primary and Secondary workshops, on disability and difference.
Challenging outdated and often un-informed perceptions of disability, our workshops are specifically designed to engage children and young people into thinking more imaginatively about the world they live in, and the diversity of the people within it.
Created and presented by young disabled adults using a variety of simple interactive methods, our workshops encourage children onto a path of learning that is captivating and enlightening.
Specifically trained to contribute to the social and emotional education of young people, our presenters are modern-day story tellers bringing a light-hearted attitude to disability and difference. ‘We may look or appear different on the outside, but we are all the same on the inside’.
We do not charge for the workshops but ask for a suggested donation of only £50.00 a day. It costs JustDifferent £420.00 per day to deliver our workshops.
As there is no fee, we also encourage schools to support JustDifferent with an activity from our fundraising pack, which is available when your booking is confirmed, or can be download from this website. Each activity in the pack is designed around disability and difference and reinforces the messages delivered in our workshops. You may decide however to use one of your own tried and tested fundraising activities.
Workshop Presenters - South East and London
Toby Hewson - All counties across the South East including London
Alison Wright - West & East Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey and Kent
Ross Smith - Hampshire, Berks, Oxfordshire, Bucks, Surrey, Sussex
Matthew James - Hampshire, Bucks, Surrey and Sussex
Kevin Ogborne - Bristol and South West
Penny Clapcott - West Sussex, Hants, Surrey and London
Shahhna Thwaites - West Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey
Owen Griffiths - Kent and East Sussex
Emily Scrivener - Essex
Amy Lewington - Kent
Office Team
Toby Hewson - CEO and Workshop Presenter
Julia Jarrett - Head of HR, Product Development, Recruitment and Training
Lesley Brown - Head of Administration and Finance
Juliet Stallard MInstF(Cert)- Fundraising Manager
Victoria Carter - Operations Manager