A 14-year-old Warrington boy who is autistic has launched “Inclusion Starts with Us” – a mission dedicated to supporting neurodiverse children and celebrating the people who make everyday life kinder, calmer, and more accessible.
Nathan Jack is a student at Sir Thomas Boteler CE High School and his journey journey began with a simple idea: creating sensory bags and visual supports to help children manage anxiety, routines, and overwhelming environments.
What started as one young person trying to help others like him has grown into a community wide initiative rooted in empathy, courage, and inclusion..
This year, his mission has taken a remarkable step forward with the launch of the Inclusive Awards Night — an event designed to honour children, families, groups, and businesses who make a real difference.
The Inclusive Awards Night features six heartfelt categories, each celebrating a different kind of everyday hero:
• Kindness Award – For young people whose compassion leaves a lasting impact.
• Heart of Gold Award – For young carers who show patience, love, and quiet strength.
• Brave Steps Award – For individuals who push past personal barriers and take courageous steps forward.
• Guided Light Award – For those who guide, support, and uplift others every day.
• Unity Squad Award – For teams and groups who embody inclusion, teamwork, and emotional leadership.
• Open Doors Award – For businesses, families, or individuals who remove barriers and create opportunities for vulnerable people.
The event has been embraced by local businesses who believe in Nathan Jack’s mission and want to help shine a light on inclusion:
• Mark from Warrington Eats – Sponsoring the trophies
• The RGs – Fundraising for the food and preparing it for the event
• More Than Men – Sponsoring the Unity Squad Award
• Phone Whispers – Sponsoring the Heart of Gold Award
• Yellow Tree Crafts – Sponsoring the Kindness Award
• Mara Entertainment – Sponsoring the Guided Light Award
Their support ensures that every nominee, every family, and every child feels valued and celebrated.
The community is invited to take part by nominating someone who deserves recognition. Whether entering yourself or putting forward a friend, family member, teacher, carer, or business, every nomination helps strengthen the message that inclusion truly “starts with us”.
The event takes place on 2nd May 2026. The shortlist reflects a powerful truth: inclusion isn’t a policy or a programme. It’s a feeling — created by individuals who notice, who step forward, who make space, who show love without needing applause. Across classrooms, sports clubs, family homes and community groups, these nominees have changed lives simply by being who they are.
Guided Light Award – Sponsored by MARA Entertainment
Miss Molly Kirby
Miss Molly Kirby is shortlisted for the extraordinary care she brings into the classroom each day. As an autistic teaching assistant, she recognises subtle signs of distress — a shift in posture, a quiet hesitation, the early flicker of anxiety. Molly doesn’t react to behaviour; she responds to emotion. Her calm advocacy ensures every child is understood, even when they cannot find the words themselves. For many pupils, she is not just support staff — she is safety, trust and consistency.
The All Is Well Approach
The All Is Well Approach is shortlisted for its trauma informed, child centred work across Warrington, Widnes and Liverpool. Their sessions help children understand their emotions, regulate with confidence and build resilience that lasts. With therapy dog Lola offering gentle companionship, their spaces become places of acceptance rather than judgement. Families describe the impact as transformative — not only for the child attending, but for the entire household.
Unity Squad Award Sponsored by More Than Men
RM ABC Boxing & Fitness
RM ABC Boxing & Fitness is shortlisted for creating a community where belonging comes before competition. Coaches prioritise emotional wellbeing, teamwork and encouragement, ensuring every child feels valued regardless of ability. Their approach helps young people grow not only as athletes, but as confident, grounded individuals.
Burtonwood ARLFC
Burtonwood ARLFC is shortlisted for fostering a culture where every child matters. Through positive coaching and inclusive practice, the club champions teamwork and emotional safety. Young people leave not just with sporting skills, but with confidence, connection and a sense of pride.
Kindness Award Sponsored by Yellow Tree
William Bringau
William Bringau is shortlisted for the quiet, unwavering kindness he has shown while supporting his mum through breast cancer treatment. Balancing school, friendships and his own emotions, he has become a calm, dependable presence at home. His kindness is not dramatic — it is steady, instinctive and deeply heartfelt.
Charlie Wright
Charlie Wright, who lives with Tourette’s, is shortlisted for his resilience and empathy. Despite facing daily challenges and moments of misunderstanding, Charlie chooses patience and compassion. His lived experience has shaped him into someone who instinctively looks out for others who may be struggling. His kindness is deepened, not diminished, by adversity.
Heart of Gold Award Sponsored by The Phone Whispers
Isla Parkinson
Isla Parkinson is shortlisted for the unwavering love she shows her brother Max, who has complex needs and autism. She senses his overwhelm before anyone else, offering reassurance with quiet instinct. In busy or unfamiliar environments, she becomes his anchor — guiding, protecting and celebrating every achievement with pride.
Lilly Davies
Six year old Lilly Davies is shortlisted for the extraordinary devotion she shows her non verbal autistic brother. She comforts him during moments of overwhelm, includes him in play with patience and joy, and proudly explains his needs to others. Her love is simple, sincere and profoundly pure.
Open Doors Award Sponsored by Dovetail Bookkeeping & Accounting
Inclusive Sports 4 All
Inclusive Sports 4 All is shortlisted for breaking down the physical and emotional barriers that prevent children with SEND from accessing sport. Through adapted equipment, sensory aware sessions and specialist staff, they ensure every child can participate, progress and feel proud.
Buddy Up Family Film Nights
Buddy Up Family Film Nights is shortlisted for reimagining the cinema experience. With sensory aware screenings, adjusted lighting, reduced sound and a warm, judgement free atmosphere, they create a space where families who often stay home can finally enjoy shared experiences together. For many, these evenings represent something simple yet profound — belonging.
Brave Steps Award Sponsored by Warrington Eats & Anika Indian Takeaway
Thea Berry Webb
Thea Berry Webb is shortlisted for the quiet, steady bravery she shows in everyday life. New situations can feel overwhelming, yet she continues to take courageous steps forward — building confidence through community involvement and supporting a close family member through sobriety with patience and belief.
Evelyn Alexis Hyde
Four year old Evelyn Alexis Hyde is shortlisted for her remarkable determination. Facing communication challenges from an early age, she works tirelessly to express herself and connect with others. Every milestone is earned through persistence and resilience, reminding everyone that bravery is measured not by volume, but by effort.
