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Meet the
Mind Over Mountains Team

"It took longer to access NHS mental health services than it did to cycle & run 5000 miles around the highest county tops of the UK (72 days). That's when the lack of support available truly dawned on me - and I became determined to help others access the outdoors to manage their mental health too."

Alex Staniforth, Co-Founder

Core team

1. Ian Sansbury

Ian Sansbury

Chief Executive Officer

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2. Vicky Dappiano

Vicky Dappiano

Office Manager

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Di West

Di West

Wellbeing Team Lead

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Helen Wooldridge

Helen Wooldridge

Marketing

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Lizzy Mills

Lizzy Mills

Walking Team Lead

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Founders

1. Alex Staniforth

Alex Staniforth

Co-founder & Trustee

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Chris Spray

Chris Spray

Co-founder

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Volunteers

Dr.Robynne Wadsworth

Robynne Wadsworth

Head of Research

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Mik Barton

Mik Barton

Media Manager

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Rebekah Hutchinson

Rebekah Hutchinson

Content Creator

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Trustees

1. Caroline White

Caroline White

Chair of Trustees

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2. Alison Smith

Alison Smith

Treasurer

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Abiola Aderibigbe

Abiola Aderibigbe

Trustee

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Beth Thomas

Beth Thomas

Trustee

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Claire Houghton

Claire Houghton

Trustee

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Giles Thurston

Giles Thurston

Trustee

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John Whitehead

John Whitehead

Trustee

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Katie Smith

Katie Smith

Trustee

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William Howarth

William Howarth

Trustee

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Volunteering

Find out more about volunteering opportunities with Mind Over Mountains
  • "I just wanted to say a massive thank you to you & the rest of the team for today. I thoroughly enjoyed every second of it & feel really invigorated & uplifted. You create such a positive, caring & safe environment that it was a joy to be part of it."

    Mind Over Mountains day walk participant