The Team Behind The Scenes
Russell Wall
CEO
"I have worked in the charity sector for over 20 years and it is the people that keep me here. The passion and dedication of the staff and volunteers and the appreciation of the individuals who need the services we provide. The mission and scope of our organisation allows me to keep helping people in need."
Dawn Durrant
Deputy CEO & Head of Clinical Operations
"I am passionate about supporting mental health through arts psychotherapies and raising the profile of this ever growing profession through being the leading provider in the country. "
Rebecca Fellows
Customer Success Manager: Therapy and Workplace Wellbeing
"I enjoy helping people in accessing affordable arts therapy sessions that are tailored towards individual needs and desired outcomes."
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Mark Driver
Finance Officer
" I enjoy working for this charity because it allows me to make a tangible difference in the lives of others while being part of a supportive and passionate team."
Helen Couriel
Fundraising
" I combine a deep passion for child and adolescent mental health with expertise in securing funding, helping us to expand our impact and provide essential services to those in need."
Our Trustees
Richard French-Lowe
Chairman
"I am proud to work with the Arts Therapies UK team to deliver mental health and wellbeing services and am proud of our growth over the past few years.”
Owen Lee
Trustee
"I enjoy working with a board of an organisation that makes a real difference and adds value to people's lives."
Colin Graham
Trustee
Colin has a long career in the NHS with expertise in clinical quality, safety, governance, and risk management. He has experience as a Trustee having served in the board of St Mary’s Hospice for 9 years, including as vice-chairman. He joined the board in 2023.
Will Ham
Trustee
"Will is a former musician who feels strongly that there’s a need for creative arts in today’s challenging world. He brings with him expertise in fundraising and charity management."
Steven Gambardella
Trustee
Steven is one of our newest trustees joining in the summer of 2025. We are excited to to see the impact his skills will have on the organisation as it continues to grow.
Kira Self
Trustee
Kira is one of our newest trustees joining in the summer of 2025. We are excited to to see the impact her skills will have on the organisation as it continues to grow.
Jane Clark
Trustee
Lesley Allen
Trustee
Lesley is one of our newest trustees joining in the summer of 2025. We are excited to to see the impact her skills will have on the organisation as it continues to grow.
Arts Therapies UK was founded by Music Therapist Angela, with a passion to provide all five creative therapies to all regardless of financial barriers. This remains at the heart of what we do today.
