Meet the team, all volunteers who lead the Baton of Hope Derby and Derbyshire with a range of people with lived experience of being bereaved by suicide, poor mental health and suicide attempts.

We are all passionate about supporting working towards a zero suicide society while supporting the amazing organisations across Derby and Derbyshire across all communities.

We have a range of skills from working across the Public, Private and voluntary/Community Sectors, focusing on an evidence-based holistic approach to our work. To read lived experience stories click here.

Claire Goring

Lead

Luke Oldham

Co-Lead

Ben Collins

Media Productions

Simon Goring

Health and Safety

Steve Whittle

Men and Workplaces

Becky Shaw

Committee Member

Hannah Robertson

Safeguarding

Gemma Pindard

Committee Member

Vacant

Treasurer

Vacant

Business Engagement

Rachael Dilks

SEO and Visibility Optimisation

Kirby Walker

Baton-Bearer and Volunteer Lead

Alicia Barbieri

Arts and Entertainment Lead

Emma Pilgrim

Community Engagement Lead

Leni Robson

Ceremonies and Grief Specialist

Vacant

Business Engagement

Vacant

Social Media, Marketing and Comms

Vacant

Social Media, Marketing and Comms

Vacant

Social Media, Marketing and Comms

Vacant

Social Media, Marketing and Comms

Vacant

Fundraising Lead

Dean Howard

Graphic Design

Michelle Robinson

School Lead

Olivia Cusack

Marketing Lead