Background

From a young age, Meyrick Tilley's passion for the world around him was evident to see. From joining Disability charity walks as a wee child, putting the message of Disability rights front and centre for all to see, to becoming fully immersed in the growing digital age around him, learning the basics of Photoshop by the age of 9, winning the regional of the F1 in schools project, going all the way to the British Final in 2012, to winning the Bridgend Youth Short Film Project, Meyrick never let go of that love for learning and hope for people, and this can been seen throughout his work today.

In a world that is deeply divided and unjust, with power residing in the hands of a small group of elites, drunk on greed and seeking to divide us, Meyrick has dedicated his life into projects that reject the growing consensus and give something back to the people, whether that be through policy ideas that would benefit thousands, or creating Art, Films and designs that challenge the norms of today's society and encourage self-expression and well-being.

Neurodiversity & Disability Activism

In his acting role as Inclusion officer for Plaid Cymru Anabledd, Meyrick has been a part of the team which has championed for the rights and disabled people throughout Wales, and since joining in May 2024, Meyrick and the team at been at the for front of countless movements and policies which seek to create a fairer world for those with disabilities. These include, but not limmited to:

Plaid Cymru 2024 General Election Manifesto: 

• The implementation of the United Nations Disability Convention into UK law

• Decreasing NHS waiting lists for those seeking a Neurodiversity diagnois, treatment and support, with a commitment to a system that will minotor and care them, tailored to thier needs, both before and after diagnosis

• The creation of a Welsh benifits system, one that is fit for peropus and works with disbaled and neurodivergent people

• To provide better support for people with ADHD transitioning throughout the prison system, and upon leaving. Including training for all prison staff in ADHD awareness and appropriate medication care plans, and ensure access to safe housing, tailored with local mental health and probation support - This part of the manifesto is push through and spearheaded by Meyrick himself

Other work:

• The only party to collect data on the accessibility of polling stations throughout the UK

• Working with Plaid Cymru MPs and Members of the Senedd to form our opposition to the 2025 Labour Governments UC & PIP cuts

• Assisting in a party natural campaign to improve ADHD & Autism care in the NHS

• Interviewing Welsh politicians on the issues that effect disabled and neurodivergent people in Wales 

• Creating social media content and managing social media 

Politics & Campaigns

As a member of Plaid Cymru, and campaigns chair for Plaid Cymru Penybont, Meyrick has been part of multiple campaigns that put Wales first. These include:

• Being a prominent member of the 2024 general election campaign movement for Plaid Cymru

• Working with Plaid Cymru's Vale of Glamorgan constituency to orginise the up coming 2026 Welsh Senedd Elections campaign in the newly formed joint constituencies

• Creating Social Media content for Plaid Cymru regional member of the Senedd, Luke fletcher, as seen here

Outside of Plaid Cymru, Meyrick has work with other movements and organisations, all which set out to improve, assist or fight for the rights of all, including:

• Part of the Palestine Protests in Cardiff

• Volunteer at Valley Steps, a mental health charity that provides courses to assist those with their mental health, along with being one of the first charities to provide an fully free, adult ADHD support course