President and Ambassador

Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex & President

Bill Biddell – President

Bill Biddell is the Chief Executive of The Hampton Estate, formerly Vice Lord-Lieutenant and High Sheriff of Surrey. Bill became DI’s president in 2002 and has been involved in numerous voluntary organisations in Surrey as President, Trustee, Chairman or Board member, including Surrey Clubs for Young People, The Whiteley Homes Trust and The Surrey County Agricultural Society.

Shahid Azeem – Ambassador

Shahid Azeem, DI’s ambassador since 2021, brings a wealth of business acumen to DI, having set up successful multi-million-pound companies within the IT Industry. Shahid is the High Sheriff of Surrey for a second term, and he is Vice President of the Community Foundation of Surrey, and Trustee of Gordons School, West End. He is also Chairman of Aldershot Town Football Club.

Get Involved

Fundraising

Fundraising is a constant challenge and DI leans on voluntary donations to enhance essential services and expand programmes, facilities, and equipment.

Our Resource Centres offer specialised programmes in education, skills development, slow stream rehabilitation, and functional mobility, enabling people to recognise their accomplishments.

Donate

If you would kindly like to donate to Disability Initiative, please use the donation link below.

Every penny you donate to Disability Initiative (DI) goes towards supporting our clients and enhancing their carers.

 Volunteer

Our volunteers are essential to the services we offer, supporting clients both in group sessions and one-to-one activities, such as cookery, computer skills, or community access.

They come from diverse backgrounds, bringing invaluable abilities and experience that greatly benefit DI and its clients.

Standard disclosure, security checks, and references are required.

If you’re interested in volunteering, please click here to see current opportunities.