Gabriela leads on business development and growth. She loves all things crossing arts, health, creativity, community and research.

Anna leads on Hope projects delivery. She is a proud Brummie and enjoys music, documentaries and spending time with her family and friends.

Bethan leads on training, assessments of our online facilitators and manages quality assurance for the Hope Programme. She loves music, dancing and fancy dress.

Jen co-ordinates and administers all of our Hope Programme courses across the UK. She loves cats, cooking delicious vegan food and going to see live music.

Mark is Head of Strategic Partnerships at the National Institute for Health Research Coordinating Centre in Twickenham with a background in healthcare, life sciences, and innovation. He has been a trustee for the MS Society and Asthma UK and was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2003.

Andy is passionate about research that makes a meaningful difference to people’s lives. He is a keen tennis player and loves hats and beards.

Matt comes from a legal background and provides pragmatic, commercial and legal support to Hope. He is an avid fan of cricket, gardening and travelling and a keen interest in American politics.

Helen is passionate about healthcare innovation and supporting businesses to tackle health inequalities. She has a background in investment, marketing, and business development across healthcare and life sciences.

Stephen is a former NHS IT engineer and mindfulness teacher. A passionate Hope Programme facilitator, he helps others manage long-term conditions. He enjoys sport, political debates, and the South Devon outdoors.

Ellis is a technology and commercial leader with a passion for scaling businesses through strategic digital transformation. He brings a commercially grounded experience to digital governance, risk management, and growth, ensuring technology is a core pillar of our long-term business vision and success.

Robert has throughout his financial career been most proud when working with global consulting and technology organisations that prioritise giving back. Contributing his expertise to our social enterprise is a meaningful way to support an organisation creating real, lasting impact where it is needed most.

Tim is Hope Programme Clinical Advisor and named Clinical Safety Officer at Hope For The Community. He enjoys ancient history, running, anything and everything to do with the sea.

Liz delivers live mindfulness practice session on our Hope Programme courses. She moved from academia to run her business Dr Liz Sparkes spiritual coaching.

Harry is our mascot and one fearless Jack Russell terrier. He embodies the spirit and values of our organisation by being a breed of dog which is tenacious, energetic and enthusiastic.