Prof. John Stein

 John Stein, Prof of Physiology, Oxford University and Chair of the Dyslexia Research Trust.

John Stein is a Professor of Neurophysiology at Magdalen College, Oxford where he teaches medical and psychology students. He is a leading expert on the visual guidance of movement and the neurobiological basis of dyslexia. He co-founded the Dyslexia Research Trust at Oxford University to fund cutting edge interdisciplinary research into dyslexia and other related conditions and to support free clinics to assess and assist people with these conditions.

Winston Ellis

Following a recent visit to Freddies Reading, actor Winston Ellis has decided to become a patron. A self confessed 'bad boy come good' is now better known for his roles in The Dark Knight and Pirates of the Caribbean. With a career spanning more than 20 years, Winston has worked with stars including Jean-Claude Van Damme, Johnny Depp and Jackie Chan and is now focusing on projects closer to his home town of Reading.

Winston has always had a passion for giving something back to the community and he also works with 'Positive Strides', a non-for-profit organisation, helping deliver arts programmes within secondary schools and community venues often in deprived areas. Despite, his busy schedule, Winston has found time and sees Freddies as a worthwhile project to invest his time in. For these reasons Winston and Freddies are well matched and Freddies is delighted to welcome such a prestigious star to its ever growing list of patrons. Upcoming events and activites annouced throughout the year will be wholeheartedly supported and where possible attended by Winston.