The club is pleased to have the support of nine EDI matchday volunteers at the Fan Zone this season.
Nataly Mason - Women and Girls Representative.
Nataly is the Carlisle United HerGameToo Rep alongside her role with the EDI group.
Not only has Nataly been a fan for the past 20 years, she’s also played for the Carlisle United Ladies team.
Charlotte Crosbie - Mencap Representative.
Charlotte became a Blues’ supporter after marrying into a football and Carlisle United mad family. She’s been supporting the club for eight years, and takes a seat in the East Stand on matchdays.
Charlotte provides a specific insight into the challenges faced by individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism due to her working career within the health and social care sector.
David Gale - Disability Representative.
David has supported the club for over 30 years, attending his first game in 1993, when we faced Wycombe Wanderers.
David suffers from Becker Muscular Dystrophy and is keen to raise more awareness about disability in his role.
David Little - Parkinson’s Disability Representative.
David's journey has taken him from the Scratching Pen to the Warwick Road End before finding his place in the Paddock for the last 15 years. His claim to fame is going to school with manager Paul Simpson.
David has a disability and is an active volunteer and campaigner for a national charity, as well as working for a carer support charity in Cumbria.
Drew Rothwell - Mental Health Representative.
A boyhood Carlisle United fan, Drew attended games with his friends before moving away. He returned to the city three years ago and saw his love for the Blues reignited by going to games with his stepson.
Drew runs Border City Greens, which provides support around mental health and weight loss through the love of football.
Jane-Ann Clark - LGBTQ+ Representative.
Chair of Cumbria Pride, Jane-Ann, first came to Brunton Park as a five-year-old with her Auntie and stood in the Paddock. The positive family atmosphere she experienced as a child has driven her to get involved in the group to help other families have the same enjoyment on matchdays.
Ross Mattinson - Autism Representative.
Ross' first taste of Carlisle United came in 2004, and he became a season ticket holder in 2008. Originally, starting in Little Foxes, he joined the University of South Wales course, allowing him to work and study at the club he loves. He is passionate about raising awareness about autism and is a familiar face in the Andrew Jenkins Stand.
Shelley and Rebecca - Deaf Community Representatives.
Shelley and Rebecca are united by their drive to make Carlisle United more Deaf aware. Shelley's Blues journey started when her father wanted to attend games but did not feel the club was Deaf aware. She wanted to improve the matchday experience for those with similar stories.
Rebecca began following United as they went on to triumph at Wembley in 2023 and has since become a season ticket holder. Both work for the Cumbria Deaf Association.
