Board of Trustees
As a Charity we have a committed Board of Trustees who play a vital role in guiding and supporting our mission. Their key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, managing finances and approving budgets, monitoring performance, identifying risks, providing guidance, ensuring ethical operations and contributing to strategic planning.
Chris Frederick
TRUSTEE
Chris is a global citizen and mental health advocate with extensive lived experience, driving initiatives that integrate personal insights into transformative mental health care practices.
Mike Slade
TRUSTEE
Mike leads a University of Nottingham research group focussed on supporting mental health recovery.
Rachel Munton
TRUSTEE
Rachel began her career working as a healthcare assistant, and as a general and mental health nurse. After various senior positions in mental health, leadership and putting research into practice, on retirement Rachel has enjoyed a variety of non executive and trustee roles in statutory and charitable organisations. Throughout her career she has shown a commitment to those with expertise through their own experience and inclusion.
Steven Michael
TRUSTEE
Steven has over 35 years’ experience of working in the field of mental health. He has been a CEO in the NHS and in recent years has occupied a range of non executive and trustee roles at local and national levels. He is passionate about the role creativity can play in supporting wellbeing.
Ian Black
TRUSTEE
Ian has built an extensive executive career across finance, banking, insurance, and investment, with recent roles as chairman and independent director, holding Approved Person and Controlled Function responsibilities.
He has chaired board committees in audit, remuneration, and investment, and worked across sectors including retail, mutuals, publishing, and fundraising. Ian has also chaired national charities such as Scope and Family Fund and served on the board of NHS Providers. For 15 years, he has volunteered in NHS transport, reflecting his commitment to public service.
Sue Barton
TRUSTEE
Sue originally qualified as a Speech and Language Therapist and specialised with adults with acquired communication difficulties. She has over 35 years of NHS experience in a variety of leadership, operational and improvement roles in mental health and community service. She is currently the Deputy Director of Strategy, Inclusion and Change in a Foundation Trust and has qualifications and experience in health and social care leadership with an emphasis on quality improvement and change.