Our team
Our team
Meet the people who help Place2Be make a real difference to children's and young people’s lives.
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Our staff and trustees
Our staff and trustees lead the way in improving children's and young people's mental health with a wealth of experience in a variety of sectors.
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Our Royal Patron
We are honoured to have HRH The Princess of Wales as our Royal Patron, shining a spotlight on children’s and young people's mental health.
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Our Ambassadors and Champions
Our fantastic Ambassadors and Champions help us to spread the word about our vital work and reach even more children and young people.
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Working with other organisations
We are proud to work with a range of organisations that share our mission to improve children’s and young people's mental health.
News & blogs
![Award winning mezzo-soprano, composer and long-time Place2Be supporter Laura Wright smiling as she stands in front of a piano. Her hair is pulled back and she is wearing a cream shirt.](/media/xrie21ed/laurawrightlist.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=330&height=218&rnd=133619831262530000)
Laura Wright becomes a Place2Be Champion
Place2Be's newest Champion Laura Wright reflects on the impact of music on mental health and wellbeing.
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Place2Be welcomes cross-party commitment to expanding school mental health services
Last week, every major party in England made commitments to support children and young people’s mental health.
Read more![Singer-songwriter Katie Melua standing with a group of pupils from Knightsbridge School in front of the stage at Battersea Arts Centre. Large orange and pink flowers have been placed on either side of the stage.](/media/t1ulh3gs/arts-mindslist.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=330&height=218&rnd=133631125086000000)
Arts & Minds Gala raises over £308,000 for children’s mental health
Nearly 200 guests came together for Place2Be's Arts & Minds gala dinner held at the Battersea Arts Centre.
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