Our Trustees

Yiska is a mixed heritage woman in her late twenties with long curly hair, looking at the camera and standing against a dark background.

Yiska Ansell

Co-chair, HR, and Finance Sub-committee

“I joined BDEF so I could better understand and have an impact on the issues that matter to our community.”

Mike Harris

Co-chair, Health and Safety lead and HR Sub-committee

“Hearing about BDEF from my own community, BDEF aligns with what as an individual I want to achieve with Disabled people in Bristol.”

Terri is a person in a wheelchair. She is wearing a red tracksuit with white lines going down the arm and leg.

Terri Morgan

HR Sub-committee

“We’re changing the world and I love bringing my energy and experience to the team and to help pave the way for Disabled Equality.”

Jesse Cooper

Equalities lead and HR Sub-committee

"BDEF is a way for us to create community and come together, whether that’s to relax, create or fight for our rights."

We are recruiting Trustees

We are always on the lookout for people who may want to join our board of Trustees.

If you're interested, read our about us page or apply below!

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Alice, a white woman in her late 30s, is smiling broadly at the camera. She has short curly hair and is wearing glasses and a bright orange top.

Alice Hastie

Wellbeing lead and HR Sub-committee

"I’m looking forward to contributing both my lived and professional experience to amplify disabled voices across the city."

Delali Latzoo

Finance Sub-committee

“As an accounting student, I want to use my degree to support those who are experiencing barriers in society.”

Helen has curly shoulder length hair in a black vest top with white and grey straps. Helen is standing in front of a garden fence with a green plant growing over it.

Helen Ince

HR Sub-committee

“I value BDEF as a community of Disabled people and allies working together to address issues and challenge inequalities affecting Disabled people.”

Seb is a white non-binary person with curly black hair, shaved sides and wears silver jewellery.

Seb Fletcher

Trustee

"Liberation for all beings is what is dearest to me. I am excited to join BDEF as a trustee and serve our wonderful community."

Ruth is grey haired and has sunglasses on her head, shown against the blue sky of her favourite place in Devon.

Ruth Pickersgill

Safeguarding lead and Finance Sub-committee

“I’ve been passionate about Disability Equality for 50 years and following BDEF’s progress over the years I think it is a good time for me to join as a trustee."

Celina is a young woman is smiling with dark curly hair and brown eyes wearing a green off the shoulder top.

Celina Tomas

Trustee

“BDEF is a charity rooted in lived experiences of Disabled people and works to amplify Disabled voices across Bristol which means a lot to me.”

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