Nasty Gallery
Paige Megan Hawley – Photographer, Curator & Activist
Paige Megan Hawley’s creative journey is rooted in resilience, transformation, and the power of art to drive social change. Her work draws deeply from her own lived experience of surviving rape, channelling trauma into a force for awareness, connection, and dialogue.
Her breakthrough project emerged from the concept of "Turning a Negative into a Positive"—a visual metaphor inspired by the photographic development process. Through film photography, she translated complex emotions into striking imagery, capturing raw truth and using the medium as a form of healing.
This body of work grew into multiple exhibitions, sparking Paige’s interest in curation and collaborative platforms. She went on to found Nasty Women London, a grassroots movement championing female and non-binary artists, which evolved into Nasty Gallery—a space dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices in the arts.
"Photography is a way of feeling and expressing. Capture the emotion, develop from the negatives, stop the process, move forward by fixing the situation with a piece of art." – Paige Megan Hawley
Through her photography, curation, and activism, Paige continues to inspire both emerging and established creatives, using art as a catalyst for empathy, empowerment, and change.
A New Collaboration for Change
Sheppey Pulse Network and Nasty Gallery have joined forces to create a unique community initiative, using the arts as an alternative form of therapy and expression. This collaboration aims to address and raise awareness of VAWG – Violence Against Women and Girls through creative engagement, storytelling, and visual expression.
By combining Sheppey Pulse Network’s community outreach with Nasty Gallery’s platform for underrepresented artists, the partnership offers safe, empowering spaces where survivors and the wider community can explore healing, share experiences, and foster understanding. Together, they are proving that art is not just a reflection of life, but a tool to transform it.
ROAR- Reach Out And Recover
Advocacy Lead Martin Whitehead
ROAR Kent is a dynamic, grassroots-led community advocacy network dedicated to amplifying the voices of individuals and families affected by mental health challenges, social exclusion, and systemic disadvantage. With a strong presence across Kent, ROAR (Reach Out and Recover) works to ensure that lived experience is not only heard—but central to decision-making, service design, and systemic change.
At the heart of ROAR Kent’s work is a commitment to empowerment through advocacy, peer support, and direct action. The network provides a platform for people with lived experience to co-produce solutions, influence local policy, and hold services accountable to the communities they serve. ROAR promotes trauma-informed practice, equality, and social justice, ensuring that every individual—regardless of background—has access to a safe space where their story matters.
Leading this mission in the Swale area is Martin Whitehead, ROAR’s dedicated Advocacy Lead. With years of personal and professional experience navigating mental health and community support systems, Martin brings deep insight, integrity, and passion to his role. He is a strong advocate for co-production and user-led change, often working alongside statutory and voluntary organisations to drive inclusive, community-based improvements.
Martin is instrumental in facilitating peer-led forums, speaking at public events, and mentoring individuals who are ready to step into advocacy roles themselves. His approach is person-centred, relational, and rooted in the belief that change happens when people feel empowered, supported, and connected.
ROAR Kent continues to build partnerships across health, housing, social care, and the voluntary sector—delivering training, awareness campaigns, and grassroots engagement projects. Through its expanding network and leadership team, ROAR is creating a culture of inclusion, dignity, and equity across the communities of Kent.Find out more about the projects by emailing us or click the button below.
ROAR & Sheppey Pulse Network will be working together wherever possible to help residents in the community.
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Joe Ramsay
Mental Health & Neurodiversity Consultant, Founder of Linn Ramsay Academy for Mental Health & Neurodiversity
Founder, Linn Ramsay Academy for Mental Health and Neurodiversity
Joe Ramsay is a respected Registered Mental Health Nurse and Neurodivergent Consultant, with a wealth of experience shaped by both professional expertise and lived experience. His work is defined by a deep commitment to advancing neurodiversity inclusion, improving mental health support, and creating systems that serve vulnerable and underrepresented communities with dignity, compassion, and understanding.
Joe offers one-to-one support for neurodivergent individuals and those experiencing mental health challenges. He works across community, education, and organisational settings, delivering consultancy, training, and strategy development focused on neurodiversity-informed practice, inclusive mental health care, and peer-led approaches. In addition to individual support, Joe provides tailored training sessions and talks for organisations, and offers specialist consultancy to a wide range of services, including CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) and Adult/Children’s Social Care. His consultancy helps these organisations develop inclusive, neurodiversity-friendly practices and improve outcomes for vulnerable individuals.
The Linn Ramsay Academy for Mental Health and Neurodiversity is an online platform offering one of the world’s largest collections of free, professional resources on neurodiversity. The Academy also runs multidisciplinary, professionally led support groups in Leeds for neurodivergent individuals.
These resources are used by individuals for personal development and by organisations as part of staff education and awareness programmes. The Academy champions accessible, trauma-informed learning and promotes practical tools to support inclusion and wellbeing across all sectors. All resources are offered free of charge, helping to remove barriers to knowledge and support.
Joe is widely recognised for his collaborative, values-led approach. He works alongside grassroots initiatives, community partners, and advocacy groups to co-develop workshops, campaigns, and inclusive projects. His work is grounded in the belief that lived experience holds power, and that meaningful change comes from centring voices too often overlooked.
He is also known for developing tailored training and consultancy for teams working with complex neurodiversity and mental health cases. Whether consulting on organisational culture, delivering awareness training, or supporting individuals through education, Joe’s focus remains clear: to create safe, inclusive, and empowering environments where neurodivergent and vulnerable people are not only supported—but valued.
Sheppey Pulse Network is proud to be working collaboratively with Joe and his colleagues in upcoming community workshops.
Please use the link below to access Joe’s outstanding educational resources.
📞 You can contact Joe directly on his mobile: 07940 506909.
The UK Wolfpack
The Wolfpack – Creative Youth-Led Innovation & Grassroots Empowerment
Co-CEOs: Oliver Edwards & Charlotte Cook
The Wolfpack is a bold, youth-led community collective founded on the Isle of Sheppey, focused on empowerment through creativity, peer support, and digital innovation. With a growing presence across Kent, The Wolfpack operates as a network of sub-groups and passion-driven projects, designed to reflect the diverse talents, interests, and lived experiences of its members.
Led by Oliver Edwards and Charlotte Cook, The Wolfpack centres accessibility, inclusion, and sustainability in all its work. It champions a flexible, person-first approach—recognising the importance of working at a realistic pace that accommodates personal circumstances, family responsibilities, and mental health needs.
Current and emerging Wolfpack projects include:
The Cycle Club – An active cycling community with expansion potential
UK Wolfpack News – A youth journalism and media platform in development
Wolfpack Digital – Media production, gaming content, and educational storytelling
Night Jaguars – A creative enterprise platform offering low-cost selling opportunities
Cookie Dad – A grassroots mental health support initiative
Kent Community Board & London Community Board – Concepts for future community engagement
Sheppey Community Webpage – A digital information hub in development
Wolfpack Gardening & Volunteering – Occasional hands-on community support projects
The Wolfpack’s vision blends creative expression with real-world impact, giving its members the chance to explore entrepreneurship, mental health advocacy, and digital skills in a safe and collaborative environment. While some initiatives are in early stages or on hold, the network remains a supportive incubator for ideas and self-led action.
Collaboration is at the heart of The Wolfpack’s ethos. It has begun building partnerships with local organisations such as Sheppey Pulse Network, with a shared focus on youth empowerment, community media, and grassroots resilience. All engagements are shaped by mutual respect, autonomy, and the understanding that every participant brings value—whether through creativity, care, or collaboration.
The Wolfpack continues to evolve as a platform for expression, learning, and belonging, offering a new kind of community leadership led by young people, for young people.
This organisation have came on board to collaborate with Sheppey Pulse Network which we welcome with open arms.
If you would like to follow the adventures of this brilliant team please follow them on social media by clicking the button below. You can also contact them at:
Hungry Hearts
Feeding Hope, Fueling Transformation. Where Community meets Care.
Sheppey Pulse Network is proud to announce a new partnership with Hungry Hearts, an organisation dedicated to ensuring that no one in our community goes without a warm, nourishing meal.
At Hungry Hearts, the mission is simple yet powerful: to provide hot meals in a safe, friendly, and welcoming environment for anyone in need. No questions are asked, no judgements are made — just kindness, care, and compassion.
Whether it’s a hearty dinner, vegetarian options, or a comforting cup of tea, coffee, or hot chocolate, Hungry Hearts treats every visitor as part of their extended family. Alongside hot meals, they share whatever donations they’ve kindly received, making sure those who need it most feel supported and respected.
Together, Sheppey Pulse Network and Hungry Hearts will continue working to strengthen our communities, reduce food insecurity, and ensure everyone has access to not just nourishment, but also dignity, warmth, and connection.
💜 Because no one in our communities should ever feel alone or go hungry.
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Rebecca Port — Curve Miss Glamour Swale
Rebecca Port — Curve Miss Glamour Swale | Community Affiliation
Rebecca Port, Curve Miss Glamour Swale, is a passionate advocate for confidence, inclusivity, and meaningful community action. Through her platform, Rebecca actively promotes positive self-image while championing compassion, kindness, and the importance of giving back — values that strongly align with the mission of Sheppey Pulse Network Charity.
Dedicated to raising awareness of local support initiatives, Rebecca uses her voice to shine a light on the vital work being done within the community, encouraging engagement, understanding, and collective responsibility. She believes that true glamour is not defined by appearance alone, but by empathy, integrity, and the positive impact one has on others.
As a proud supporter of Sheppey Pulse Network, Rebecca represents a powerful connection between advocacy and action. We are honoured to collaborate with such an inspiring individual and fully support her journey, the values she stands for, and the positive influence she continues to create across Swale and beyond.
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