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About Widgit
Our Mission
We are Widgit and symbols are our world.
We believe in the power of symbols to support communication and understanding.
Our unique combination of software and symbols empowers practitioners to support the diverse needs of symbol users of all ages.
From our inspirational community to this planet we call home, we care deeply about people, the environment and our place within it.
When it comes to unlocking potential, we believe symbols have a positive impact, helping to ensure no-one feels left behind.
We believe in...
Our core values are the building blocks of who we are, and we’re proud to champion integrity, kindness and quality in all that we do – from supporting symbol users to taking care of our people.
Integrity
Treating everyone and everything we do in an honest and respectful manner.
Kindness
Acting in a positive, supportive and understanding way towards everyone we work with.
Quality
Taking pride in our work and constantly striving to improve and evolve.
What we do
At Widgit, we believe in a world where everyone has the right to understand and be understood. Through the power of Widgit Symbols, we proudly help facilitate communication, education and understanding across a variety of settings, including schools, homes, healthcare, and even while on the move!
Our software
Your journey to symbolised communications starts with Widgit. Our online and desktop software gives you access to our entire symbol language. Whatever your requirements, our two main products are designed to meet the unique needs of symbol users in any environment.
Find out more about our products
Widgit Symbols
Widgit Symbols are designed to enhance text comprehension by offering simple visual representations of concepts. Symbol sets consist of comprehensive collections designed with a structured set of rules, and are therefore far more robust than clip art or icon sets. These rules can help symbol users to independently expand on their vocabulary.
Widgit Symbol technology
Enhanced by our symboliser language technology, creating personalised symbolised materials couldn’t be easier. From vocabulary lists to fully symbolised books, simply type and watch your words spring to life. For consistent and accurate use of symbols, our smart symboliser analyses each sentence to ensure the most appropriate match.
Thanks to our symbol editing features, you also have the freedom to personalise your symbols further, whether it’s selecting appropriate skin tones, modifying the colours or customising symbol text.
Find out more about our symbols
Other ways you can use our symbols
Our widely recognised symbol sets can help make your products, services and experiences accessible to everyone. To support you on your journey, our symbol services are designed to help tell your story. From symbolised signage and accessible symbol materials unique to your brand, to printing and manufacturing, and guidance on symbol licencing, we've got everything covered.
Partnerships
Whether it's national theatre groups, premier league football clubs, or families in the local community, we’re proud to support a broad spectrum of partners with their symbolised communications. Our international partners also span a wide range of educational settings, from Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools in Africa to international schools in the UAE.
Who we are
Executive Directors
Cate Rae
CEO
Ben Stevenson
CTO
Jonathan Sullivan
CGO
Our Team
Adam Bignell Technical Customer Support Officer
Adam F Online Software Developer
Adam Stanton Head of Marketing
Anna Cawrey Partnership Manager
Bob Johnson Desktop Software Developer
Cheryl Graham Head of Customer Success
Dan Yaxley Head of Technical Infrastructure
Dave Yarnall CRM and Customer Insight Manager
Eleanor Barber Marketing & Events Executive
Fred Rae Data, Compliance & Business Services Manager
Graham Cobbett Digital Marketing Lead
Guillaume Duclaud‑Williams Symbol and Information Designer
James Attree Product Manager
James Courier Online Software Developer
James Sherriff Online Software Developer
Jasleen Heer Finance Administration Assistant
Jessica Ward Head of People and Culture
Kiran Heer Office Manager and PA
Lara Aubrey Sales and Customer Support Advisor
Louise Hopewell Content Lead
Mark Burnell Software Test Engineer
Max Holzbauer IT Administrator
Milenco Ieremici Desktop Software Developer
Naomi O'Grady Chief Finance Officer
Peter Cole Online Software Developer
Rebecca Lynch Educational Specialist
Sally Wells Educational Specialist
Souher Hassan Systems Administrator
Steve Thompson Head of Software Development
Stuart Wright Online Software Developer
Sue White Senior Educational Specialist
Suzy Rawlings Sales and Customer Support Advisor
Tom Jelley Accessible Information Designer
Victoria Andrew Senior Sales and Customer Support Advisor
Victoria Page Sales and Customer Support Advisor
In loving memory
Leigh Regimbeau
Sales and Customer Support Advisor
Looking after our people
We wouldn't be Widgit without our people. That’s why we’re committed to fostering a workplace that nurtures and rewards its staff.
From our generous and regularly reviewed benefits package (including comprehensive Bupa Select cover) to planting your own tree, we prioritise the health and wellbeing of our team - both at work and at home.
When it comes to personal and professional development, we encourage our staff to embrace our values of integrity, quality and kindness to ensure they achieve their full potential – whatever their future goals.
To explore our current vacancies and learn more about working for Widgit, click the link below.
Our place in the world
Environmental impact
At Widgit, we care about doing good – both with people and the planet in mind. To help offset our impact on the environment, we’re doing our bit to ensure we continue to make the right choices when it comes to caring for our world.
Charitable giving
When it comes to giving back to the community, we ensure one penny of every pound of profits goes to good causes. We've also had the privilege of supporting some wonderful charities and kickstarters through the years, with our ongoing donations funding crucial facilities, services and experiences.
Recent charitable donations and environmental impact...
1 sleeper chair
for relatives of inpatients in
United Lincolnshire Hosptials
7 pairs of school shoes
for the Children's Boot Fund
12 single-sided stereo headsets
for people with single sided deafness, Yuni kickstarter
24 reverse advent calendar donations
for LWS Night Shelter
27 school outings
for The Friendship Project
Sponsored 40 trees per employee
20 planted locally and 20 around the world
Where it all began
With origins as a family company, our story spans 40 years of business supporting communication through symbols. From our very first ZX Spectrum games and symbol software through to Widgit Online today, our global community of symbol users continues to grow as we strive to champion the power of symbols for a brighter tomorrow.