The Matthew Lock ADHD Charity was honoured as a Finalist in the Sefton Diversity and Inclusion Award, sponsored by Sefton Council at the 2025 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards.
Christine and Richard set this incredible charity up in memory of their son Matthew.
Matthew Lock was a bright, funny teenager who won fans on television by sharing his love of vacuum cleaners as a regular guest on ITV’s This Morning programme.
In May 2023, he was elected as a Labour councillor representing Maghull and Lydiate, the Sefton community he loved, and where he knew everyone.
But in September that same year, aged 19, Matthew (known as Matty to his friends) took his own life.
His name – and his passion for helping other people – lives on through The Matthew Lock ADHD Charity,
For Christine and Richard, by raising awareness and supporting so many people going through this journey is an invaluable source of support, making a difference to people’s lives, despite navigating their own grief.
The charity set up in Matthew’s name is pushing to make changes for the diagnosis process, raising awareness and removing stigmatism relating to neurodiversity.
Do you know someone who should be honoured for the 2026 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards?
There are 13 categories available: https://bit.ly/47bHq0b
The awards are hosted by In Demand Radio presenter Claire Simmo and former Sky Sports News presenter Fraser Dainton and take place at The Grand on Lord Street in Southport on Friday 24th April 2026.
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