Face Equality International
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Our People

Face Equality International works with (NGOs), charities and support groups improving the lives of people with facial differences by
collectively promoting the campaign for ‘face equality’.

James Partridge – Founder

James was a social entrepreneur, author, loving husband, father, grandfather, and the architect of the global face equality movement. After founding and leading Changing Faces, UK for 25 years, his understanding of the power of collective action led him in 2018 to launch Face Equality International,  an Alliance of 36 organisations around the world. 

Our Board

Portrait photo of Jill wearing a black top. She has shoulder length hair and is wearing glasses
Jill Clark – Chair 

Lecturer, trainer, director, customer service consultant. Passionate about face equality: focus on the person not their appearance. Mother of three. A bit busy.

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Charlotte Venter – Hon. Secretary

Daughter of James Partridge, Founder of FEI. Over 10 years’ experience in School Leadership. Mum to 2 lovely girls, a hamster and a cockapoo.

Henrietta has shoulder length dark hair, she is wearing a grey top and behind her is a tree, brick wall and a mirror
Henrietta Spalding – Trustee

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist. Life long advocate of face equality. Cat lover.

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Andrew Jarvis – Trustee

Someone has to be the oldest. A Publishing CEO for 40 years, brings loads of experience of growing businesses and charities.

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Henrietta Worthington – Trustee

Lawyer specialising in finance and ESG issues. Speaks Spanish and French and has done a fair amount of travelling about!

Paul Wilden, CMgr CCMI, FCIB – Trustee

Global Financial services professional, Disability and D&I advocate, Chartered Companion and Member of the Board of Companions of the CMI, Fellow of the LIBF, married to Sid and “Dad” to two Beagles; Harvey and Poppy.

Shraman Ghosh – Trustee

Financial services professional from New Delhi, currently based in London. Here to support the mission, learn as much as possible and help in every way I can along the way.

Our Team

Phyllida Swift – CEO

Proud owner of facial scars. Vegan foodie, and very occasional artist. Have an irrational fear of apples.

Chloe WaltersCampaigns Manager

Living with a disability, passionate about equality and inclusion. Pet parent and former fashion student that happily ended up in Communications.

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Matilda Lansdown Fundraising Manager, Community & Partnerships

Long-time ambassador for facial difference, born with a cleft lip and palate. Background in beauty and fashion, loves to challenges traditional beauty standards and promote diversity. Youngest of four girls, a non-identical twin, chef’s wife and proud dog mum. Can usually be found at a party or festival when not hard at work!

How to get your State to Recognise Facial Difference

Logan Zelenak is a face equality activist based in Michigan. Their recent efforts have seen them connect with their local Senator, resulting in a vote to mark face equality day in the state. Logan documents their journey and shares their personal thoughts and experiences of the process.

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    The mission of Face Equality International (FEI) is to mobilise the many groups and organisations, big and small, national and international, which support and represent people with facial differences and disfigurements and thereby to create the critical mass and solidarity needed to gain global attention for the campaign for face equality.

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    How to get your State to Recognise Facial Difference

    Logan Zelenak is a face equality activist based in Michigan. Their recent efforts have seen them connect with their local Senator, resulting in a vote to mark face equality day in the state. Logan documents their journey and shares their personal thoughts and experiences of the process.

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    Face Equality Reading List

    A selection of books and reading material from authors with lived experience, or who have a loved one with a facial or visible difference.

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    Never to be Hidden Again

    When I didn’t want to deal with pointed fingers or questioning looks while out in public, I could just let down my shield of long hair to cover as much of it as I needed. Now that’s not an option.

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