Our Team

Who's Who at CHUMS Charity

Our dedicated staff and volunteers are the heart of everything we do. We are a compassionate group of professionals committed to supporting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children, young people, adults and families. Meet the people who make our mission possible.

Neil Barker

Neil supports CHUMS with individual and legacy giving and wider fundraising activity, helping us build relationships with people who want to make a difference. He uses his experience and connections to open doors, develop opportunities and strengthen the sustainability of the charity.

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Sue Clarke

Sue is Head of Income Generation and leads our work with Trusts and Foundations. She identifies opportunities and develops grant applications that sustain our six charitably funded services, enabling CHUMS to continue supporting children, young people and families across our communities.

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Claire Feasey

Claire supports the day-to-day administration and operations of CHUMS Charity, helping make sure activity runs smoothly behind the scenes. She works across the team to support fundraising, events and the practical processes that help us make the most of every opportunity to support CHUMS.

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Sarah Phillips

Sarah leads our community fundraising, working with local people, schools, groups and organisations who want to support CHUMS. From fundraising activities and community campaigns to building longer-term relationships, Sarah helps turn enthusiasm into support.

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Our Ambassadors

Mick Harford

Luton Town legend Mick Harford has been a passionate supporter and Ambassador of CHUMS Charity for many years. A former Luton Town player, manager and long-standing figure at the club, Mick uses his profile and strong connection with the local community to champion CHUMS, raise awareness of mental health and bereavement support, and help generate vital funds for our work.

Robert Daws

Robert Daws is an acclaimed English actor, author, and patron for CHUMS, a child and young person's mental health charity. Best known for popular television roles in Jeeves and Wooster, Outside Edge, and The Royal, he uses his public platform to advocate for essential community mental health and bereavement support.

Olivia Lynn

Olivia is a Bedfordshire-based country-pop singer and songwriter whose music and personal journey have given her a strong platform to talk openly about bullying, confidence and mental health. Having used her voice to raise awareness and support for young people, Olivia is passionate about helping challenge the stigma around mental health and is proud to support CHUMS and the children, young people and families we work alongside.

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Dan Gaze

Dan has more than 20 years’ experience working with children and young people and is the founder of Dan Gaze Support Service, providing mentoring, youth activities and practical support across Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. With a real passion for helping young people overcome challenges and reach their potential, Dan shares many of CHUMS’ values and is proud to support our work as a Charity Ambassador.