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Joe Bestwick
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Mickey Bushell
Louise Hunt
Jordanne Whiley
Billy Bridge
Maddie Thompson
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We are very fortunate to have enjoyed the support and practical help of so many celebrities from the worlds of sport, entertainment and business throughout the history of our organisation. Our Royal patronage is also something we value hugely.
Every week our ambassadors manage to make room in their busy diaries to assist us with our work and create moments that bring real joy to the children we support, their families and the many guests that attend at our fundraising events. To each and every one of them we say a big thank you!
To see a selection of our famous members, click here to view our gallery.
To see a list of all our past Presidents click here.
SRSN Sports Ambassadors
The Lord's Taverners SRSN Sports Ambassador programme has grown out of the charity's work in disability sport. Ambassadors are appointed to represent and promote the work of The Lord's Taverners and to assist in the charity's aim of encouraging all young people to take an active part in sport. The charity actively continue to support the Ambassadors in their goal of achieving their sporting potential.
Joe Bestwick
An established wheelchair basketball player. He was voted 'Most Promising Young Player of the Year' in Great Britain for the 2000/2001 season and has gone on to win the First Division Championship with Milton Keynes. Joe was an integral part of the Great Britain team that won bronze in Beijing 2008.
Mickey Bushell
Current Men’s T53 100m world record holder, having won Paralympic silver in Beijing 2008. He is also a triple British record holder in the Mens T53 100m, 200m and 400m. Further details about Mickey can be found via his website.
Nicola Ewen
A keen club cricketer, playing for Huntz Howzatts. She has worked hard to promote the work of the charity, attending numerous events and participating in The Lord's Taverners Ashes Walk in 2005.
Louise Hunt
A Sports Endeavour Award Winner in 2004, Louise is the British Junior No.2 wheelchair tennis player and competed in the International Tennis Federation World Masters Championship. She is also a keen athlete, winning the Junior section of the Adidas London Mini Marathon six times.
Jordanne Whiley
Three-time national champion Jordanne started competitive tennis in 2004 represented Great Britain in Beijing 2008. She was world junior masters champion between 2007 and 2009 and world junior no.1 from 2008 to 2010, and is currently 13th in the world rankings.
Maddie Thompson
Has been playing basketball since 2006. She currently plays for the GB women’s U25, the Coyotes and the Sheffield Steelers. Maddie is an exciting prospect for London 2012.
Richard Sargent
Has been playing wheelchair basketball since he was 10. Richard has been part of the GB junior team for the past two years and was part of the team that won silver at the European Championships in Italy in 2010.
Amy Conroy
Made her debut for the GB women’s team in 2010. Amy currently plays for GB women, Team Mandeville and the Eastern Blue Stars as well as the GB women’s U25.
Billy Bridge
A previous captain of the U15’s North West Region in the The Lord’s Taverners National Junior Championships in 2008. Recently Billy has been selected for the Great Britain junior team and won silver with them at the European Championships in Italy 2010.
Laurie Williams
Made her debut in the women’s senior team at the Paralympic World Cup in May 2009. Laurie currently plays for the GB women’s U25 team and the Coyotes Eastern Blue Stars.
Harry Brown
Plays for Sheffield Steelers in the RGK Super League. Harry was part of the GB junior side that won silver at the European Championships in Italy 2010 and followed this by winning Gold at the European Championships in Israel in September 2011 with the senior squad.
Debee Steel
Made her debut for the GB women’s team at the Paralympic World Cup in 2006, which won Gold at the BT Paralympic World Cup 2011. Debee currently plays for the GB women’s team, Team Mandeville and Sheffield Steelers.
Karl Hassell
Plays for Jaguars in the National League and Junior League and has represented East Midlands in The Lord’s Taverners National Junior Championships that won in 2010. Karl is also a winner of The Lord’s Taverners Sports Endeavour Award.
Judith Hamer
A top prospect for London 2012. This summer Judith has represented the GB women’s U25 team in the first-ever women’s U25 World Championships in Canada. She also plays for Coyotes and Vixens in the Women’s League.
Philip Cochrane
Plays for Cardiff and the Wolverhampton Rhinos. Philip is currently a member of the GB U22’s squad as well as being part of the GB aenior squad. He is also a very talented wheelchair tennis player.
Eimear MacSoreley
Currently plays for Belfast Knights as well as Aces in The Lord’s Taverners Junior League. Eimear won her first international honours playing for the GB U25’s women’s team at the women’s U25 World Championships in Canada this year.
Ella Beaumont
Currently plays for the GB women’s South team, Team Mandeville and Vixens. Ella joined the GB women’s U25s team this summer. She is also a very talented and successful wheelchair tennis player winning several key tournaments.
Alfie Hewett
Received a Sports Endeavour Award and is an up and coming Wheelchair Tennis Player.
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