The Make Way Foundation
A UK charity helping children with disabilities achieve their full potential.
At the Make Way Foundation, we believe that all children should have the ability to live to their full potential, regardless of their disability.
We help children with disabilities afford the wheelchairs and other mobility equipment they need and deserve, we fund equipment for their participation in disability sports, and we approach each situation with care, support and enthusiasm.
Why this matters
There is a huge underserved need in the UK
Funding for wheelchair services in the UK is highly restricted, with children trapped by their disability: unable to attend school or participate in life because they have no mobility equipment or because what they do have does not meet their needs.
We believe children should feel proud of themselves and who they are. They should have access to the equipment they need to participate in life, and it should make them feel good.
Kids who have ambitions to participate in para-sport should have the opportunity to do so, but sadly this is an area which receives very little funding at all.
At The Make Way Foundation, we want to do our bit to help.
Our Story
Starting from our own experience
The Make Way Foundation was set up by Fleur Bryant, and her husband Matthew, after their son, Toby, needed a wheelchair but was quoted a year by the NHS to receive one. Fleur's a wheelchair user herself, and is passionate about providing children with the opportunities they need to live a full and fulfilled life - both for mobility, and for access to sport.
Toby benefitted enormously from his wheelchair, allowing him to get around so that he can fully participate in day to day life and enjoy his time with his brothers. He sadly died on the 26th May 2024.
With a small group of passionate trustees, we're getting started now in 2023, raising money and finding the first children we can help.
Trustees
Introducing our trustees
Fleur Bryant
Fleur is a founding trustee. She is passionate about helping disabled children dream big. She is the main day-to-day contact and lead of the charity.
Fleur is a wheelchair user herself.
Matthew Bryant
Alongside Fleur, Matthew is a founding trustee and dad to Toby. He is passionate about the cause. He is the technical and business lead of the charity.
Lucy Jones
Lucy is a founding trustee and family friend to the Bryants. She is passionate about enabling everyone to lead their happiest and healthiest lives, both through her work as a dietician and healthcare leader and through the Make Way Foundation.
Sarah Sibley
Sarah and Fleur first met through their shared passion of making boating accessible for everyone. Having spent most of her life surrounded by disability and seen first hand through family members how navigating through life with disabilities can be a challenge, Sarah later went on to combine her passion and life experience through working in the disability sport sector.
Henry Bryant (Junior Trustee)
Henry is Toby's older brother. He is 12 and very happy to be part of the team. He is so excited to be involved and asked for a branded jacket for his birthday!
Molly Bryant (Junior Trustee)
Molly is Toby's younger sister, 8 years old and super excited to be part of the team to help.
Richard Chiassaro
Our Ambassador
Richard is a distinguished Paralympian who competed in both the Rio and Tokyo Games, earning numerous international titles at the World Level. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our charity, drawn from his remarkable competitive career. Beyond his athletic achievements, Richard is dedicated to empowering disabled children as a coach at the Harlow Athletics Club, specialising in Race Chair training. His commitment and passion make him an invaluable ambassador for our cause, inspiring the next generation of athletes.
About the Charity
The Make Way Foundation is a Registered Charity Number 1204116, incorporated in June 2023.
We are governed by our constitution and will provide support in accordance with our grant making policy, and supply equipment subject to our terms and conditions.
Please also see our privacy policy.
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