VICTA
Changemakers
We’re excited to introduce to you our new team of VICTA Changemakers 2025/2026! Passionate about sharing their views on the topics that matter your young vision impaired people, they’ll be bringing you stories, videos, podcasts and more across the year so watch this space and stayed tuned.
It’s time to meet our Changemakers, find out what they love and what they’d like to change about the world.
If you’d like to get involved with future Changemaker projects, email Emily at emcmillan@victa.org.uk
Meet the VICTA Changemakers
My name is Robin Barayuga…
I work as an Accessibility Specialist for an E-commerce company. I’ve become one of those people who regularly run, some runs are more enjoyable than others still. But looks like I’m keeping it up. If I could change one thing in the world what would it be? For a serious answer, people’s awareness of, and ability to understand the fact that disability doesn’t equate to inability. Some people’s expectations of people with disability is so low, it’s actually quite scary. For a more light-hearted answer, Manchester United’s performance.
Follow Robin…
Instagram: @youraverageblindguy
My name is Lydia Beech…
I am currently taking a year out of education before going to university. During this time, I am waiting for my guide dog, and intending to partake in volunteering opportunities whilst doing some online courses and starting a massage business. I am a singer (both of classical and pop songs) and play goalball. If I could change one thing about the world, everyone would have a basic understanding of all disabilities, which would result in less inaccessibility, and greater acceptance.
My name is Millie-Jayne Britton…
I studied BA Hons Graphic Design and I play showdown for Sheffield strikers. I would to break barriers and misconceptions we are not limited because of our blindness but we are also not superheroes… I wish I had these super powers everyone thinks I have.
My name is Alex Day…
I am currently studying a mental health degree at university. A fun fact about me is that concerts are my happy place. If I could change something in the world I would try an improve mental health services and specifically for ages 18-25 as they seem to fall into a void with no support at all.
Follow Alex…
TikTok: @Thrive.Beyond.Limits
My name is James Ellis…
I’m a marketing student and a fun fact about me is that I got interviewed on BBC News following a project I did at college. If I could change one thing in the world, I would change people’s perception of disability and awareness.
My name is Amy Griffin…
I am currently studying music production and A level history at college. A fun fact about myself is I am pitch perfect, and I love playing the piano and singing. One thing I would like to change is that I would like to make museums and galleries more accessible for blind and visually impaired people.
My name is Tilly Hayward…
I have a passion to help people and I am also qualified in health and social care which I studied at college. I am determined and passionate to ensure I can help others feel less alone.
My name is Johnathan He…
I am 18 years old and am about to start my studies at college for psychology and sociology. A fun fact about me is that I love to learn different things: skills, information, anything. Give me something and I’d either know it already, or will learn it just to prove a point. If I could change one thing in the world, I’d like to give people knowledge. Knowledge solves conflicts in a way nothing else can. This extends not just to blindness, but to all aspects of life.
My name is Adam James…
I present the evening show on Cheshire’s Mix56 Monday – Wednesday 6-8. I love radio and have been presenting for over 7 years presenting over 700 shows across three different stations. If I could change one thing in the world it would be designing cities for everyone – not just wheelchair ramps, but clear signage, better lighting, and spaces that are navigable for people with visual impairments too.
Follow Adam…
Listen back to the show: https://mix56.co.uk/catch-up
Instagram: @adamjamesradio
My name is Ravi Nagardas…
Hey, my name is Ravi, and I currently work in Tax. I am a big Arsenal fan and hope this year is our year! One thing I would change about the world is, travelling abroad to be part of the school curriculum.
My name is Evelyne Rose Roche…
I love fashion, from designing and making my own clothes, to styling different outfits in creative and fun ways. If I could change one thing about the world, it would be to ensure true equality, where all people, regardless of gender, race, or background, or even animals, are given equal opportunity and love.
Follow Evelyne…
Instagram: @evelyne.roche_
TikTok: @evelyne_.rose_
My name is Ruqayyah Ullah…
Hi my name is Ruqayyah I am a freelance nursery worker. The love, joy and wonder of 0-5 ages children is indescribable. My days are full of play, wonder and creativity oh and mess, mess mess and more mess. A fact about me is I can’t stand when people make comparisons; themselves to someone else or others. If I could change one thing in the world hypothetically it would be the entire system enough said.
My name is Ellie Walsh…
I am a university student studying media and performance. A fun fact about me is I work as a scare actor and have been performing my whole life.
Something I would like to change in the world is movie and TV stereotypes about blind and visually impaired people.
My name is Zehra Yunel…
I am currently studying Law at University of Sussex. I enjoy activities such as rock climbing and water sports. If I could change one thing in the world, it would be creating a fully inclusive society for people with disabilities, one that includes accessibility by design and ensures that disabled young people have equal opportunities.
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Latest stories from the Changemakers…
Changemakers on TikTok
@victauk Thanks to @UCFB Manchester for hosting the VICTA Changemakers for a two-day sports marketing workshop. Upping our skills and ready to ask the right questions to get all the answers! We loved hearing all about what the university has to offer and the positive outreach to students who have a disability. Thank you for having us! Video description: The video pans around different clips of eight members of the Changemakers team in a classroom style setting. Videos show the group chatting, asking Chris, the lecturer questions and listening to the session. It ends on a group photo in front of the Quays in Manchester at night which is lit up. #VICTAChangemakers #UCFB #University #Manchester #SalfordQuays #MediaCity #Disability #Blind #BlindnessAwarenessMonth #BlindTok #VI #VisionImpairment #VICTA #Charity ♬ original sound - VICTAUK
@victauk What happens at a VICTA Changemakers session? Ellie lets you into our social media session with some special guests! Keep following as we share our voices... Video description: The video opens with a clip of Ellie at the session, you are laughing while using her braille note. Next is a pan of the outside of the RSBC building showing the Shard across the Thames and then spinning to show the entrance. Clips show Georgie Williams talking through her slides and the group listening. Seren talks to the group and Ambi and Abu hold up wooden frames that represent the frames of a phone screen. Close ups of show members chatting about ideas happily and finishes with a group photo, including guide dog Bertie. @ruqaiya.art @somewhatellie @tegan_blind_star @otters.have.pockets @slashqueer @roakelee @lifewithabu #VictaChangemakers #BlindTok #VisionImpaired #Blind #PartiallySighted #SightLoss #VisualImpairment ♬ original sound - VICTAUK
@victauk Good luck to VICTA Changemakers Scarlett & Eliza Humphrey taking part in the #Paris #Paralympics #TeamGB #ParaSwimming ♬ original sound - VICTAUK
The VICTA Changemaker team of 2024 +
Bilaal Ali
Mohammed Alomrani
Follow Mohammed…
Instagram: @mo_alomrani
Ruqaiya Asim
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Instagram: @ruqaiya.art
TikTok: @ruqaiya.art
YouTube: @ruqaiya.art
Lucy Booker Wilson
Kieran Clarke
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Instagram: @kierankareem
TikTok: @eyecantsee__
Grace Hill
Scarlett Humphrey
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Instagram: @humphrey_sisters
Eliza Humphrey…
Follow Scarlett and Eliza…
Instagram: @humphrey_sisters
Abu-bakr Ishtiaq
Follow Abu…
TikTok @lifewithabu
Instagram: @abubakrishtiaq
Kiranjeet Khurana…
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Instagram: @karan_khurana__03
Bennett Pierce
Rhiana Ralls
Talha Noor Tahir
Ikra Shakoor
Tegan Skyrme
Follow Tegan…
TikTok: @tegan_blind_star
Instagram: @teganstar100
Soundcloud: Tegan Star
Ellie Wallwork
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Tatum McGreal at KISS FM chats to Grace!
Through highs and lows with her mental health, KISS has been a safe space for Grace, bringing positivity and fun and even inspiring her to write her own music. A huge fan of Tatum’s afternoon show, Grace digs deeper into what makes KISS so special to listeners like her and to everyone who works there. Find out how Tatum discovered radio was the career for her and get some top tips if you have a passion for working in radio yourself.
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