“I volunteer at Wise up, it is all very organic and you feel part of something terrific” (A age 58)

“It’s fun at Wise up and I have made friends” (G age 8)

“I was in the musical Oliver at The Platform in Morecambe in March 2020, I had quite a big part, I wasn’t treated any differently because I have a learning difficulty , I was treated the same as everybody else”. (G, age 44)

“When you are a boy and you dance people judge you but at Wise Up you can be yourself, that is why I like coming” (J, age 13)

“All my life I wanted to be an actress, I have autism and I thought I would never get a chance. Wise Up has given me the space to act, and devise and I love it, thankyou”. (Z, Age 34

“I feel part of a community here, I joined today and they welcomed me straight away” (L age 11)

“It doesn’t matter who you are wise up welcomes you”

“Ive been given the chance to take a lead role, a dream come true what an experience, thankyou” (J aged 11)

“They are fun, positive and accepting of differences, the wise up wishes keep you safe which is important to me” (G aged 26)

“You can be yourself here, that’s what I love” (Eve aged 12)