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. 

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.

I keep an eye on everything to do with the Mental Health First Aid courses, and ultimately hope to have a MHFA in every town and city to support bikers during difficult times.  My father took his own life many years ago, so this 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!

Hi I’m Martin. My motorcycling journey started as a 14 year old in a motorcycle stunt team in London. I have been hooked ever since and feel truly blessed that motorcycling found me

I was therefore very fortunate that I managed to make a career for myself working within the Motorcycle industry including spells in racing, sales, marketing and senior management with 3 of the top global brands, Honda, Yamaha and the Piaggio group. In 2019 I was honoured to receive a lifetime achievement award from my peers for services to the motorcycle industry.

I have recently retired from running, my own motorcycle dealerships here in Scotland and now spend my time as a business advisor and consultant as well as mentoring and coaching some young people as they progress through their careers.

During a fairly serious illness, I experienced first-hand how debilitating poor mental health can be and the impact it has on every aspect of one’s life. I was therefore delighted when I was introduced to Mental Health Motorbike through a previous Trustee.  I have followed the growth of the charity from its early days, and I am now in a fortunate position to be able to devote some time as a trustee in helping the board and this amazing charity achieve its vision for growth, stability and financial security.

Hopefully my wide industry experience, knowledge and contacts can be put to good use in making Mental Health Motorbike the household name that Paul set it out to be. I am also proud to be a Mental Health First Aider.