Board of Trustees
Our board of trustees is committed to ensuring that we consistently bring you the best and most relevant sensory and creative opportunities. We have lived experience between us of disability and the barriers that disabled people face while accessing social and leisure activities.
Please don’t be shy in coming forward with any ideas that you would like us trustees to consider.
Last year we ran a survey in order to highlight the specific needs within our community as we are passionate about keeping in touch with what you feel is needed. We hope to continue to have a dialogue with our audiences to ensure your needs are met.
Anna Liddell
Chairman & Oshi's Mum
Having graduated from drama school in 2010, I embarked on a completely different path in 2015 as I care for my son Oshi who was born with profound and multiple learning disabilities. The Oshi's World journey began with a vision to create an inclusive sensory space for Oshi and his friends. Over the years, our use of music and the creative arts saw my life complete a circle as I realised my theatrical background and lived experience of disability can exist together to create immersive sensory experiences. I am passionate about the creative arts but I am most passionate about the inclusion of disabled people within this sector and well, the world.
Rhian Murphy
Treasurer & Oshi's Aunty
“I am one of the three founders of Oshi’s World, along with my two sisters Helen and Anna (Oshi’s mum). As a mum of two girls, I have first hand experience of the complexities of socialising as a family in a community that isn’t made accessible for children of all abilities to play together. I set out to support the family charity in 2016. I have grown up in Penarth and went to Welsh medium primary and secondary school. My professional background had stemmed from degrees in anthropology and in social research, which led to my career in statistics. Currently, I work at the Office of National Statistics and contribute my corporate, research and data analysis skills to the board of trustees.
Helen Murphy
Co-Founder & Oshi's Aunty
I'm mum of 2 daughters, Charlea and Eva, partner of Ben, sister of Anna and Rhian and Aunty to Oshi, Dela, Bess, Jaz, Luc, Lily and Gabriella. I work as a paediatric nurse, currently specialising in diabetes. I have over 20 years experience working in paediatric nursing and use this experience to inform my role within the charity. I enjoy socialising of any kind – if there’s a party – I'm there! Which means I am usually the one organising our big annual fund-raisers. I’ve also just started exercising and training for the half marathon which is a challenge to say the least!
Bethan McMinn
Trustee
I’m a Community Paediatrician working in South Wales, which involves looking after children with complex medical needs, developmental delay, and/or neuro-developmental disorders (ASD/ADHD). Every day I am inspired by the children, young people and families that I work for and I consider it a privilege to be able to contribute my professional experience to optimise their health and general well-being. I have also been a close friend of Osian’s mum and aunties since we were young children ourselves, and I am so proud of our Oshi and his family driving change within the community to provide accessible, inclusive play opportunities for children with complex needs and their families. Every child has a right to play, and as a trustee of Oshi’s World, I am delighted to be able to contribute to the team and help provide a safe space for play and development for the children in our community.
Aimee Bousie
Trustee
"I have over ten years experience working with children with disabilities and complex needs within an educational setting and as a PA in the community. I currently run bespoke therapy sessions in the hydro pool at Ysgol Y Deri Special School. Working along side physiotherapists and occupational therapist we ensure that each child has their individual needs met while having a great time in the water!"
