A Yorkshireman living in North East Derbyshire with a staffy and a great family

I feel very proud to have been founder of Mental Health Motorbike, sadly it came from the loss of a friend to suicide and the need to be proactive in addressing this issue. The challenge is now to take the Charity to a new level so it can become a recognised household name and the place bikers and their families across the UK come to for meaningful support.

For the last 30 years my day job has been developing international education programmes across the world with young people, teachers and non-formal education professionals, I am a comunity activist who believes in empowerment, education, inclusion and learning through active experiences. I have BIKER running through my DNA since the first motorbike experience at my friends farm aged 13! then I saw Top Gun – that GPZ 900R! did it

Love reading, walking and surrounding myself around interesting people and fight for the marginalised people in society.

A lifelong lover of bikes (and all things with an engine really).  I got my full licence aged 17 – when Examiners hid in alleyways to jump out on you during the emergency stop. I have been lucky enough to work within the motorcycle industry for over 25 years, until recently and I’m now working part time and enjoying some free time.

Following surgery on my spine, I was advised to give up riding, which has been very difficult.  Working alongside the Mental Health Motorbike team, meeting so many riders and being part of the wonderful biking community once again, is an absolute privilege and has eased my sense of loss.  My father took his own life many years ago, so this charity is very important to me, we can all help make a difference.

Hi my name is Anne and I have always loved motorbikes but only took the plunge and learned to ride in my late twenties. When the children came along, and the bike was gathering dust in the garage, I ended up selling it and wasn’t sure I would ride again. However, about ten years ago, I bought another bike and haven’t looked back. Nothing clears your head like the wind in your hair!

Through personal experience and my work in education, I have a long and keen interest in mental health. I have been a Mental Health First Aider for several years and regularly use these skills to support students, colleagues and friends.

I am very proud to be part of the Trustee Team at Mental Health Motorbike which combines my two passions. I am keen to use my skills and experience to support the charity’s work. I look forward to meeting many of you at future events.

 I live with my partner (also a biker), three grown up children, two huskies and two cats!

I have been a supporter and fan of Mental Health Motorbikes since the start of the charities journey, inspired by Paul and the team. I have seen the impact of the charity, and this is a testament to the hard working members and also a testament to the biking community.  It really is possible to make a difference when the community is as strong as the motorcycle one.

As a specialist motorcycle solicitor I have been involved in the motorcycle community for many years assisting those who have sustained serious injury and who are quite often at the worst point of their life.

I am a keen supporter of British Superbikes, enjoying weekends at Oulton Park and Donnington with my Dad and Sister, and I can quite often be found at motorcycle events such as the Stafford Classic Bike Show, Biker Breakfasts, bike nights and motorcycle clubs.

I am really pleased to have been appointed a trustee of this charity.  It is a privilege to be working with the team, and the biking  community to get the help and support to those who need it.   I do think the motorcycle community is such a strong supportive net work that anything is possible.

I enjoy running, playing netball, horse riding, and enjoying walks in the beautiful Derbyshire Countryside (which also arguably has some of the best biking roads in the country). Not to mention comedy, cocktails and nice food!