READY raises money to help young people with disabilities play sport and take part in healthy activities for fun and fitness. We are run completely by volunteers.
Over the years we’ve helped hundreds of children with grants for racing wheelchairs, basketball wheelchairs, blind cricket, ramps, prosthetics, seated skis, team kit, racing gloves, specialist hearing aids, gym equipment, swimming lessons, facilities and transport for kids, carers and even ponies!
The grants our we are able to make can be truly life changing.
Since our beginnings in Richmond upon Thames in 1991 as a Mayor’s Charity initiative, support from Twickenham based RFU, Friends of READY and many corporate and individual donors READY has now raised over £1,000,000. READY is run entirely by volunteers and the money we raise goes directly to grant recipients.
Trustees
Moira Morgan, Chairperson
Trustee
Moira is a retired Nurse with a varied background from acute surgical nursing, nursing education and lower limb trauma , plastics and vascular specialities under her belt at Charing Cross and St. Mary's hospitals with the NHS. She has been a Trustee since 2012 and is currently serving as the Chairperson. She has participated in many fund raising activities over the years.
Salvatore Dilena, Vice Chairperson
Trustee
Former Chairperson of the charity, Salv Dilena has been a long-standing supporter of READY and a Trustee since 2012. He is a chartered accountant and throughout his career has been involved with a variety of charitable organisations in an auditing and advisory capacity. In the past he has participated in a number of fund raising events for READY and other charities.
Robert Dearing, Hon. Treasurer
Trustee
Robert is a qualified chartered accountant and is the Finance Director for a local company based in Twickenham. He became READY's Treasurer in 2003.
Donald Campbell
Trustee
Appointed a Trustee in January 2022, Donald has a background in international sales, marketing and general management spanning a 30-year career with the Gillette Company (now P&G) in Africa and Europe. Latterly he built a career within the LED sports media sector supplying signage platforms for major global sports events since relocating to the UK in 2001s for major global sports events.
Geraint Morgan
Trustee
Geraint is a director of a family dairy business and has been involved in READY since 2000 when he became a Trustee. He is an avid Sports fan and served as President of Thames Ditton Cricket Club for 12 years and is now a Trustee.
Sarah Connor
Trustee
Sarah has been a Trustee of Ready since 2019. She brings a background in leadership within the education and non-profit sector to her role. As a keen sportswoman (former international touch rugby player and now trail runner), Sarah is passionate about the benefits of an active lifestyle and of making sport available to all.
Justine Lawry
Trustee
Justine is following in the footsteps of her father, Colin Herridge, who was a founding trustee of READY. She has worked in event management for many years, and now leads her own travel consultancy business. Justine has been involved in fundraising and volunteering for numerous charities, including Homestart, Chatterbus and The Royal Voluntary Service.
Nathan Graham
Trustee
Nathan is a Personal Trainer and studio owner based in Weybridge. Nathan has always participated in many sport and team based activities and has a keen interest in Rugby. He believes the power of sport and activity can bring benefits not just physically but mentally too. Nathan is helping with the social media and marketing of the charity, expanding the reach and spreading the word of the amazing work of the charity
Vinny Codrington
Trustee
Vinny is a long standing supporter and Trustee of READY. As former CEO of Middlesex CCC and previous Richmond rugby union fly half and Director of Rugby Vinny knows what it takes to succeed at sport at the highest level.
David Hill
Trustee
David is a Director of a family business which has been a staunch supporter of the charity since its inception. David has also put his best foot forward to raise funds for READY running several times in the London Marathon and completing the Haute Route, a mountaineering expedition from Chamonix to Zermatt.
Steve Newbold
Trustee
Steve has supported READY for many years and is the charity’s resident auctioneer. He runs his own Tech recruitment company and as a youngster was a British Snow & Water skier (junior age groups) and then a water ski coach, including disabled skiers and once captained the Disabled British Water ski team.
Sophie Jones
Trustee
Sophie joined READY as a Trustee in 2025. Having been fortunate to teach children with disabilities for over 13 years, she brings fresh ideas and inspiration to the charity. She has a real passion for making sport inclusive to all and supporting all to get out and be active. Sophie loves walking her dog, meeting up with friends and family and relaxing at home with her two cats and partner.
Sophie Codrington – Hon. Assistant Treasurer
Trustee
Sophie Codrington is a qualified bookkeeper who ran her own practice working with small businesses for 20 years alongside running family businesses with her siblings. One of her children has additional needs so she has a thorough understanding of the extra responsibilities and complications of parenting a disabled child.
Ambassadors
Nick Mullins, President
Ambassador
Nick Mullins is a seasoned British commentator and journalist, best known for his rugby coverage on TNT Sports, ITV and BBC. He lends his voice to BBC’s Wimbledon broadcasts, drawing on decades of rich experience across top-tier sport. At the Olympic Games in Paris 2023, he covered the opening and closing ceremonies as well as providing commentary throughout the event.
Iain Carter
Ambassador
Iain Carter is BBC Sport’s long-time Golf Correspondent, leading commentary for majors and Ryder Cups on Radio 5 Live. An award-winning journalist and author, he brings deep insight, sharp analysis, and warm storytelling to golf coverage. Iain is the special guest on the hugely popular golfing podcast called The Chipping Forecast.
Angus Fraser, MBE
Ambassador
Angus Fraser is a former England fast-medium bowler (46 Tests) turned commentator, cricket journalist and administrator. He is a former MD of Middlesex CCC and is currently serving as Managing Director of the Middlesex in the Community charity.
Kare Adenegan
Ambassador
Karé Adenegan is a British T34 wheelchair racer and multi-Paralympic medallist. She became a world-record holder in the 100 m in 2018 and won BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year that same year.
Jason Leonard, OBE
Ambassador
Jason Leonard is a former England prop and 2003 Rugby World Cup winner. He earned a then-record 114 caps, becoming one of rugby’s most respected forwards and later serving in key ambassadorial and administrative roles including President of the RFU and Chairman of the British and Irish Lions.
Kit Symons
Ambassador
Kit Symons is a former Wales international defender who played for clubs including Portsmouth, Manchester City, Fulham and Crystal Palace. After retiring, he moved into coaching and management, serving as Wales assistant coach and holding roles across several English clubs.
Toby Gold
Ambassador
Toby Gold is a former British Paralympic wheelchair racing athlete who competed for Great Britain in T33 sprint events. He won gold at the 2016 European Championships and a silver medal in the 100m T33 at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
