Suffolk Mind appoints new volunteer Ambassadors to champion mental health across the county

Suffolk Mind has announced the appointment of new volunteer Ambassadors who will represent the charity across the county and help champion its mission to make Suffolk the best place in the world to talk about and take care of mental health.

The Volunteer Ambassadors, all invited into the role in recognition of their commitment to Suffolk Mind, will support the charity at events, in the media, and through their own professional and community networks.

Suffolk Mind’s Ambassadors act as advocates, connectors and champions for mental health. They publicly represent the charity’s values and use their skills, experience and influence to help raise awareness of Suffolk Mind’s services and impact.

Emma Lightfoot, from popular river cruiser, Orwell Lady, has been appointed as a Volunteer Ambassador. She has supported Suffolk Mind for years through her different roles, and brings a passion for the emotional needs and resources approach as well as her new research into bereavement through pet loss.

Martyn Broughton, volunteer, joins the Ambassador programme following his voluntary service with Suffolk Work Well and his lived experience of mental ill health. He will help strengthen Suffolk Mind’s reach within our local community, particularly connecting with people struggling with their mental health in the workplace.

Emma Proctor King, Head of Communications at Churchmanor Estates, has been appointed as a Volunteer Ambassador this February. Emma’s first role as Ambassador is to host a panel of speakers at Suffolk Mind’s International Women’s Day celebration event at Ravenwood Hall on Wednesday 25^th February.

Peter Basford and Olly Magnus join the Ambassadors having already served as patrons of Suffolk Mind for a number of years.

Jon Neal, Chief Executive, from Suffolk Mind said:
“Our new Ambassadors will play a vital role in helping us reach more people across Suffolk. Their passion, influence and commitment to mental health allow us to start important conversations in workplaces, communities and networks that we might not otherwise reach.

“We are incredibly grateful for their support and proud to welcome them into this role.”

In their Ambassador role, they may be seen:

• Representing Suffolk Mind at local and regional events
• Speaking about Suffolk Mind’s services at networking events or on social media
• Advocating for mental health in the media
• Thanking supporters at cheque presentations and community events

Martyn Broughton, Ambassador, said:
“I’m proud to become a Volunteer Ambassador for Suffolk Mind. Mental health affects us all, and I’m looking forward to using my voice at events to support more people going through tough times.”

Suffolk Mind’s Ambassadors come from a range of backgrounds, including business, community leadership, volunteering roles, and fundraising challenges. Together, they help strengthen the charity’s work to ensure that no one in Suffolk has to face mental health challenges alone.

To find out more about Suffolk Mind and its Volunteer Ambassador programme, follow this link.