Active LD knows that being active is very important...
What we do
Guided by our expert LD Advisors (who are adults with learning disabilities), Active LD helps people with learning disabilities to be active. We do this in the following ways:
Meet the Team
LD Advisors
Matthew Buckett
LD Advisor
Daniel Austin
LD Advisor
James Burrows
LD Advisor
Evie Cooper
LD Advisor
Dave Lisney
LD Advisor
Ryan Nicholas
LD Advisor
Directors
Betty Chadwick
Executive Director
Kevin Stevens
Director
Nicky Collier
Director
Vicki Atherton
Director
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Thoughts on why being active is important
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Thoughts on the barriers to being active
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Thoughts on why being active is important
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Thoughts on the barriers to being active
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Our Patron
Janet Chierchia, MBE
Janet Chierchia has dedicated her life to championing the rights of people with learning disabilities, inspired by the birth of her eldest daughter in 1978.
A former bank official, she naturally stepped into treasurer roles for various charities, where she played a pivotal part in securing over £1 million in funding across four decades.
Her tireless advocacy included working with local councils and the Department of Health to shape inclusive services—most notably contributing to the “Valuing People” White Paper.
As a passionate member of the Family Carers Network, Janet influenced national policy and delivered training across Hampshire, helping professionals understand what truly makes a difference to families.
The heart of every initiative she led was inclusion—ensuring that services were shaped by and for those they supported. Janet’s enduring impact continues to inspire all who believe in equality, dignity, and opportunity for every individual.
