Stories from our colleagues
A sense of purpose
"What I enjoy most about working at Rethink is the shared sense of purpose. People genuinely care about what they do and about each other."
Support and connection
"As a disabled person with energy limiting illnesses, I would not be able to do this job if it was not remote and I was supported with managing my hours."
Invaluable reasonable adjustments
"During my time at Rethink, I received my diagnosis of ADHD. The support from my team, management, and the EDI support network has been invaluable."
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I work at a supported housing service and we provide practical support for people with mental illness. It's good to see the impact our work has.
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Meet some of our leadership team and trustees
Mark Winstanley
Chief Executive
"I have devoted most of my adult life to Rethink Mental Illness and continue to do so as I see the unmet needs of people severally affected by mental illness and crucially the impact of the charity's work on people's lives. I am immensely proud to work for Rethink."
Vicky Charles
Chief Business Improvement and Technology Officer
"I chose to join Rethink as I'm motivated by work that delivers meaningful impact; supporting people at times when they need it most and driving positive systematic change. I have a strong personal connection to the Charity’s mission and this lived experience underpins my commitment to improve the lives of those affected by serious mental illness."
Brian Dow
Deputy Chief Executive
"I came to Rethink in 2014 with some lived experience of mental illness in my family and in the subsequent years have got to know so many people in a similar position. Knowing that the work I do to lead our policy and campaigning activities around mental illness helps the people closest to me, alongside people I will probably never meet is incredibly motivating and inspiring and makes my job a daily privilege."
Aphra Tulip-Briggs
Vice-chair
"Rethink heard me when I was at my most ill and helped me share my voice. It's the most passionate organisation I have ever met. Everyone is dedicated to giving a better life for those who live with severe mental illness and hearing from those who know it best."
Richard Trim
Chief Finance Officer
"Having seen first-hand the challenges experienced by members of my family as a result of the limitations of the health and social care system, I want to maximise the impact of every pound of funding Rethink receives. I hope, in the future, everyone affected by mental illness will receive the support they need."
John Liver
Treasurer
"Rethink does brilliant and vital work to help people severely affected by mental illness, providing individual care and advice and fighting to improve national systems. It's a huge privilege to be able to support the team with their passion and commitment to supporting some of the most vulnerable people in society."