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We are delighted to announce the appointment of writer and broadcaster Georgy Jamieson as a new Autism Anglia Ambassador, helping to raise awareness of the charity’s work supporting autistic people and their families across the region.

A familiar and trusted voice across East Anglia, Georgy brings a wealth of experience from broadcasting, live events, and cultural programming, alongside lived experience of autism within her own family.

Her appointment reflects our commitment to working with respected regional voices who share the charity’s values and passion for building understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.

A Well‑Known Voice Across East Anglia

Georgy is a highly respected broadcaster and writer, known to many as a weekend show presenter on Norfolk’s Broadland Radio, and previously a part of the BBC Local Radio team. She currently presents the Radio Academy podcast, writes for Yours Retro magazine, and has been a familiar and much‑loved host at a wide range of cultural, literary, and business events throughout the region, including:

• The Suffolk Museum of the Year Awards
• Ipswich and Suffolk Small Business Association events
• Felixstowe Book Festival
• Primadonna Festival
• Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival
• The Big Comedy Conference

Georgy is also well known for hosting live theatre interview shows, speaking with high‑profile figures such as John Cleese, Robert Powell, Henry Blofeld, and Professor Robert Winston, discussing personal stories with warmth, curiosity, and insight.

For the past two years, Georgy has also hosted Autism Anglia’s popular “The Big Business Quiz for Autism”, building a strong relationship with the charity and its supporters.

Championing Autism Anglia’s Work as an Ambassador

As an Autism Anglia Ambassador, Georgy will play a key role in helping to champion the charity’s work, using her platform, profile, and voice to raise awareness of autism and the vital services we provide across East Anglia.

Crucially, Georgy also brings personal insight through lived experience of autism within her own family, adding depth and authenticity to her advocacy.

A Visit to Colchester: Connecting With Services First‑Hand

To mark her appointment as Ambassador, Georgy recently visited The Connect Centre and Doucecroft School in Colchester for a guided tour, giving her the opportunity to see our work in action.

During her visit, Georgy spent time meeting staff, learners, and the people we support, gaining a deeper understanding of the charity’s services and the impact they have on daily lives. She saw first‑hand how specialist education, community‑based support, and person‑centred approaches help autistic people build confidence, independence, and meaningful connections.

The visit offered valuable insight into the dedication, skill, and compassion of our teams and reinforced Georgy’s commitment to helping share these stories more widely across the region.

A Shared Commitment to Understanding and Inclusion

Speaking about her appointment, Georgy said:

“I am delighted and thrilled to have been asked to be an Autism Anglia Ambassador. I was blown away at being asked to do this and it’s a real honour to support this incredible charity, which is very close to my heart. I’m looking forward to helping spread the word about the vital work they do across East Anglia.”

Georgy’s words reflect a shared commitment with us, a belief in the importance of understanding, early support, and community‑based services at a time when demand for autism support continues to grow.

A Trusted Advocate at a Critical Time

Our decision to appoint Georgy as an Ambassador comes at a time when autism services across the UK are under increasing pressure. Families are waiting longer for support, navigating complex systems, and often feeling isolated.

Working with trusted regional advocates like Georgy helps us:

• Reach wider audiences
• Share lived experiences authentically
• Highlight the realities faced by autistic people and families
• Advocate for better understanding and support
• Build stronger community connections

Fliss Rook, Director of Income Generation at Autism Anglia, welcomed the appointment, saying:

“We are absolutely delighted to welcome Georgy as an Autism Anglia Ambassador. Her strong connection to East Anglia, lived experience of autism within her own family, combined with her experience as a broadcaster and live event host, makes her a fantastic advocate for our charity.

Georgy’s passion, warmth and profile will play an important role in helping us raise awareness of autism and the vital services we provide to individuals and families across the region.”

Looking Ahead

Georgy’s appointment marks an exciting new chapter for our ambassador programme. Moving forward she will be supporting awareness‑raising activity, events, and campaigns, helping to ensure more people across East Anglia understand autism and know where to turn for support.

Her recent visit to The Connect Centre and Doucecroft School has already laid strong foundations for this role, grounding her advocacy in real experiences, real people, and real impact.

Working Together to Enhance Lives

Autism Anglia remains committed to enhancing the lives of autistic people across the region, through education, community support, guidance, and advocacy. Partnerships with ambassadors like Georgy play a vital role in helping us continue this work.

We are proud to welcome Georgy as an Autism Anglia Ambassador and look forward to working together to raise awareness, strengthen understanding, and build more inclusive communities across the region.