Reasons to Care Episode 4: The Joyful Side
Shownotes - Episode Four
The Joyful Side with Elin Parry, Magical Programmes Manager at Merlin’s Magic Wand - Episode 4
Merlin’s Magic Wand is more than a mystical trinket - it’s a charming organisation that creates experiences like no other for those who need them most.
At Diverse Abilities we’re so fortunate to work with the international children’s charity, and Elin Parry’s job title captures the joy we can conjure for families - she’s their Magical Programmes Manager.
Elin joins us on Reasons To Care for a thrilling episode where she shares all the opportunities and heartwarming bonds that Merlin’s Magic Wand creates.
This episode covers:
The importance of accessibility, additional support, and sensory experiences in helping families enjoy days out
How Elin’s background and love of theme parks led her into care with Merlin’s Magic Wand
The impact of support services on not only those needing care, but their families too
Highlights from Elin’s work, and the rewarding tales of bringing families together to form lifelong bonds
Our highlights from this episode…
“A lot of it is about creating memories as something to look back on, having those days to really bond as a family.” - 4:00 - Elin Parry
“Merlin supports Merlin’s Magic Wand and the Sea Life Trust too, but they can support other charities too. It’s something that enhances everyone’s understanding on how best to provide support.” - 9:25 - Elin Parry
“Every year I go on the days out with the families, and every year I cry from the minute I get on the coach to the minute I get off the couch, because everybody is just so incredibly grateful.” - 19:50 - Clare Rochford
“Two families met each other through a World of Jumanji launch event we organised, and told me they’d made friends for life - you don’t even realise how much these things mean.” - 25:50 - Elin Parry
Links & references
Elin Parry
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elin-parry-213428a8/
Clare Rochford
https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-rochford-65b9501b7/
Join the Diverse Abilities Team
https://diverseabilities.org.uk/careers
Diverse Abilities
https://diverseabilities.org.uk/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-abilities-plus/