Mae Murray Foundation was set up to allow people of all ages and abilities to take part in activities, experience the world, and enjoy friendship together, in an inclusive environment.
Mae Murray, who passed away in 2012, was the mother of our chairperson, Alix Crawford. There was nothing Mae loved more than designing ways and means to ensure that her granddaughter, Talia – who has cerebral palsy – experienced opportunities that most of us take for granted. Mae was the embodiment of everything that Mae Murray Foundation now represents.
Alix set up Mae Murray Foundation to create real change, gaining charitable status in 2015, and commencing operations in early 2016. We are delighted that this year, 2025, sees us celebrate our 10th anniversary.
Alix said: “Making sure Talia had a fun and positive quality of life, every day, was Mae’s ongoing goal and she succeeded. Our lives were enriched each day because of her. Of course, the void she left cannot ever be filled, but the ethos she embraced, with others like her, can be replicated.”
Can you imagine the difference that could be made to the quality of life of others, if as a society in general, we all invest time and interest in one another ?
Each of us has the ability and means to make a real impact simply by participating together and recognising one another to be of equal, inseparable value.
Our Mae Murray Foundation logo of a caterpillar changing into a butterfly depicts the progress and change we wish to see, giving everyone freedom of choice and the opportunity to spread their wings.
Our mission is to enhance quality of life by fostering participation for people of all abilities, together. Mae Murray Foundation was established to enable individuals of all ages and abilities to engage in activities, explore the world, and build friendships in an inclusive environment.
We recognise each person as equal and of inseparable value, regardless of physical or learning abilities, medical or undiagnosed conditions, age, or caring roles. Families and individuals are welcome to join us, irrespective of their religious, cultural, or political beliefs, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Our work involves delivering a variety of innovative, all-ability projects for different age groups, as well as designing and implementing permanent solutions in everyday environments to remove unnecessary barriers to participation.
Our core values, together with our banner line (Creating Change Together), define and guide our work. These values underpin our strategic plan and operational delivery.
The voice of lived-experience leads our work and we support the right of members of all ages, including those who are non-verbal, to be heard.
We are focused on working tirelessly to learn, adapt and improve to deliver true inclusion for all and empower individual potential.
We are committed to working collectively: both internally and externally, building our staff & volunteer community, together with other organisations and stakeholders, to deliver our vision.
Leading by example, we will influence and create fundamental change.
Ultimately our aim is to deliver sustainable solutions and best practice models of excellence for a better, inclusive shared society.
Below are the contact details for our staff.
alix@maemurrayfoundation.org
Tel: 03006001166
kyleigh@maemurrayfoundation.org
Tel: 07775647965
claire@maemurrayfoundation.org
Tel: 07510923840
jade@maemurrayfoundation.org
Tel: 07513826154
pauline@maemurrayfoundation.org
Tel: 07513826155
comdev@maemurrayfoundation.org
Tel: 07510931904
finance@maemurrayfoundation.org
Tel: 03006001166
info@maemurrayfoundation.org
Tel: 03006001166
events@maemurrayfoundation.org
Tel: 03006001166
Registered Charity Number: NIC100842
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