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ABOUT US

We are a mental health charity that provides three main services: Arts Therapies, Workplace Wellbeing and Community Arts in Health. Our mission is to provide accessible support across the UK both online and in person to anyone that needs us.

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The team behind the scenes

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Russell Wall

CEO

Dawn Durrant

Deputy CEO & Head of Clinical Operations

" 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. "

"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. " 

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Richard Mole

Arts in Health Lead

"This job allows me to meet and work with some of the most generous and kindest people in our communities." 

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Rebecca Fellows

Customer Success Manager- Therapy

"I enjoy helping people in accessing affordable arts therapy sessions that are tailored towards individual needs and desired outcomes."

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Emily Perks

Social Media Manager

" I believe in our purpose and am passionate about educating the impact of Arts Therapies."

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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."

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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."

Our Trustees

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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.”

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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.

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Owen Lee

Trustee

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Jane Clark

Trustee

"I enjoy working with a board of an organisation that makes a real difference and adds value to people's lives."

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Will

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."

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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.

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