We are governed by our Board of Trustees who meet at least quarterly to examine the affairs of the charity and ensure that everything is on track and in line with our statutes.
Chair: Robin Brown
Robin is a seasoned professional with an extensive international 40-year career in technology, marketing, strategy consulting and business development. Robin is experienced with startups from their nascent stages to successful IPO. Motivated by a deep passion for understanding, Robin is dedicated to self-improvement, with a particular focus on the mind.
Vice Chair: Jessica Ferrari-Wells
Jessica is a nutritional therapist specialising in women’s health. She began her scientific studies at the University of Oxford, where she studied Experimental Psychology and graduated with a First Class in 2009. Her psychology studies sparked her continuing interest in our wider health, diet and lifestyle impact our mental wellbeing.
Vice Chair: Atul Banerjee
Atul is a former strategy consultant with 30 years experience working with global companies and start-ups, advising on product and marketing strategies and developing business plans for raising finance. Atul was also MD of Naturally High, a start-up offering a range of natural alternatives to caffeine and sedatives, which was sold to a larger vitamin company in 2003.
Maro Limnios
Maro is a lawyer and a nutritional therapist, with considerable business experience, primarily as a legal advisor in the shipping industry. She is a trustee of St Andrew’s Greek Cathedral Trust and Saint Sophia Greek Cathedral School.
Michael Metcalfe
Mike was a director of E D & F Man Group plc, a director of LIFFE and a member of the Regulatory Decisions Committee of the FSA. He has a keen interest in mental health and has experience of fundraising in the sector. Michael co-commissioned the report ‘Don’t Mind Me’ published by New Philanthropy Capital. He has considerable business experience, primarily in food, commodities and futures markets.
Dr Rona Tutt
Dr Rona Tutt, OBE, is a Past President of the National Association of Head Teachers and continues to be involved in their work, chairing their National Forum for Neuroscience and Special Education. Rona has an MA in Linguistics and a PhD in the education of children with autism. She is a winner of the Leadership in Teaching Award and has an OBE for her services to special needs education.
Bob Parker
Bob is a strong advocate for wellness. He has until recently been Country Manager for a large International Direct Selling Company, in the Health and Wellness sector, with responsibilities for the UK, Ireland and Icelandic markets. He has been an active Board member for the Direct Selling Association for the UK and Ireland for the last 20plus years. Bob strongly believes that health is wealth.