Our Ambassadors and Champions
Our Ambassadors and Champions
Our fantastic Ambassadors and Champions help us to spread the word about our vital work and reach even more people.
Katie Thistleton
Former CBBC presenter Katie is a popular broadcaster and journalist, currently co-hosting BBC Radio 1’s drivetime show ’Going Home’ and TV’s ’Morning Live’. Her book Dear Katie gives tips about growing up, and Katie is also a qualified counsellor.
Lemn Sissay OBE
Lemn is an award-winning writer, poet and broadcaster, known for advocating for children and young people in care.
Sophie Dahl
Sophie Dahl is an author of both adult and children’s books. She is a long-term supporter of Place2Be and a passionate advocate of mental health support for children.
Kate Silverton
Kate is a popular broadcaster and journalist-turned bestselling author. She’s a respected children’s mental health advocate and trainee child psychotherapist.
Rhys Stephenson
Rhys is an actor and children’s television presenter, best known for his work on CBBC. Rhys is committed to using his profile to engage children and young people, and raise awareness of mental health.
Ricky Martin
Ricky is a Creative Director, Film Maker and Presenter based in Bristol. Ricky is committed to helping children express themselves through arts and creativity.
Mark Austin
Mark is an award-winning broadcaster with decades of experience at ITV and Sky News. He and his daughter Maddy have talked openly about her battle with anorexia as part of the coalition Heads Together campaign.
YolanDa Brown OBE
Award-winning musician YolanDa is an author, educator, and broadcaster. She encourages self-confidence and self-expression in children and believes passionately in the power of music to enhance wellbeing.
Josh Smith
Josh is a Presenter, Journalist, and former Entertainment and Celebrity Director for GLAMOUR UK. Josh is committed to reducing the stigma and barriers around seeking support and speaking out about mental health.
Lucy Alexander
Lucy campaigns in her son Felix’s memory. He took his life at 17 after years of bullying. Her passion for early help for the young has inspired others to raise thousands of pounds for Place2Be.
Champions
Ben Curry
English rugby union player and Sale Sharks Captain
Jacob Anderson AKA Raleigh Ritchie
Actor, Singer, and Songwriter
Evie Pickerill
Television Presenter
Laura Wright
Mezzo-soprano and composer
Xavier Leopold
Artist
Dr Radha Modgil
Doctor, Broadcaster & Author
Joe Stilgoe
Singer, Pianist, and Songwriter
Amazing Arabella
Content creator and presenter
Ryan Edwards
Footballer (midfielder), Busan IPark
Andy Lewis MBE
Paralympian & Youth Mentor
Jamie Butterworth
Plantsman & Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Ambassador
Contact us
If you are interested in working with Place2Be and lending your voice and reach to our mission to ensure that no child has to face their mental health struggles alone, then please get in touch.
News & blogs
A letter to anyone who feels different this Pride Month
Place2Be Ambassador Josh Smith shares his advice and encouragement for anyone who is struggling to express themselves.
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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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Sesame Street’s Elmo encourages children to ‘Celebrate The Day’
In a video created for the week, Sesame Street character Elmo and Place2Be Ambassador YolanDa Brown celebrate the day.
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