Creating a world where no-one is excluded because of communication needs

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Alix Lewer has been nominated as a finalist for the Stars of learning and Disabilities and autism awards 2025 in the co-production champion category

A collage of four images showing people building a bridge with lego and other craft materials. In the middle an icon of a bridge with text that says: Can you build a bridge?

Image shows the impact on members as to how Include helps them. 88% said it helps with their mental health, 97% said it makes them feel happy, 89% said it helps them meet more people, 88% said it helps them feel more confident

Winner of the Nasen Community Champion of the year award, 2025

A photo of Emily and Penny from Include with Reigate Hill Golf Club Seniors Captain David and some Include Choir Members in the background waiting to perform. Words say : When and organisation chooses to support Include it means the world to us Reigate Hill Golf Club Thank you

A pie chart showing one piece of a pie in yellow and four pieces in blue. One in five people experience some form of communication difficulty or disability in their lifetime.

Alix Include's founder is pictured at an Include Choir rehearsal. A volunteer and a choir member are also in the photo. They are all looking in different directions and one person has a large glove on that looks like a thumbs up sign,

An icon of a bridge on a blue background with 3 images showing people building bridges from craft materials. The text is asking people to host a bridge building challenge for Include. Bring people together and go head to head to building the tallest bridge. Sound easy? But how will you communicate if you can’t speak!

A photo of the Lived Experience Trustees and Champions talking at a table. Words say Co-production is not just choosing. It is nice to choose, but it is even better to collaborate with services to make them accessible.

A photo of a group of people on a Stroll and Sign walk with Include. The photo shows a group leader Anna then a volunteer and a member all walking on a natural path in woodlands

The Include Choir performing with arms raised

Include Choir Volunteer Makaton signing Glorious - words say Read Charlotte's blog about volunteering with The Include Choir

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Photo of supported volunteer Sarah and her quote which says

Photo of a piano and pianist at the keys, plus members of Include Choir at a rehearsal. Words say Redhill Include Choir Wednesdays (term-time) 7.30pm to 9pm Redhill Methodist Church, RH1 1BP

Epsom Include Choir Tuesdays (term-time) 6pm to 7.30pm St Joseph’s Church, KT18 7JQ and photo of the Epsom Choir Director playing air guitar with a choir member - back to back holding an inflatable guitar

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Include Choir Member in a choir rehearsal Makaton signing the word Help. Words say Volunteer here include.org - Ask us about Supported Volunteering

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Four people walking briskly in the open grass by Epsom Downs with the words: …

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Alix signing

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Health Lottery Include Choir

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About Include

Include's Vision, Mission and Values

Inclusive Communication

Inclusive Communication means recognising, respecting and using all forms of communication – not just the written and spoken word.

Mental Capacity Act

There are three laws which protect the rights of people with understanding or speaking difficulties. The Include Choir have all the information that you need to know.

The Include Choir

Include offers a range of approaches for any organisation which wants to do more to include people with communication difficulties

Champions and Easy Read

Visit The Include Choir's Champion and Easy Read page for resources

Stroll and Sign

Visit the Stroll and Sign page to find out the benefits of joining the Include Choir

Jobs and Volunteering

Are you remarkable? Would you like to be included? We may have the role for you.

Impact

Include is making a difference. Find out how from our articles, awards and Impact Report.

Blog

Visit The Include Choir's blog page for updates on Coronavirus and other useful resources.

Calendar

Visit The Include Choir's Calendar page for all upcoming events.

Thank you to our funders!

Accreditations