We have a team of over 180 people—staff, volunteers, and trustees—all working together to support those living with mental health challenges across Brent, Kensington and Chelsea, Wandsworth, and Westminster.
Our strength lies in the diversity of our people and the incredible range of work they do. From those delivering vital services directly to those in need, to the teams providing essential support behind the scenes, every person plays a unique and invaluable role in our mission.
We’re proud to have a variety of teams working across different areas—from adult services to children and young people’s programmes, including clinical care, peer support, and self-help. Each team brings their own expertise, ensuring we can offer the right help to the right people at the right time.
What unites us is a shared dedication to ensuring everyone has access to the mental health support they need, when they need it.
With 63% of our services dedicated to clinical care, the incredible work we deliver wouldn’t be possible without the support of our central services team, including finance, HR, and operations. Their expertise ensures we remain effective, efficient, and focused on what matters most—helping our communities thrive.
Together, we deliver innovative and effective mental health services, built on over four decades of experience and a deep dedication to our communities. This new chapter as West Central London Mind strengthens our ability to make a lasting impact for even more people.
Meet our Senior Management Team below. To learn more about our trustees, click here.
Our CEO, Simon Thompson, and his Executive Leadership Team are responsible for managing the charity on a daily basis. They prioritise the strategic benefits for service users and the wider community, ensuring maximum positive impact.
Our dynamic and results-driven CEO, Simon Thompson, joined us in Spring 2019, bringing with him over 25 years of experience. With a strong background in successfully commissioning innovative health, housing, and social care services, combined with his early career as a Mental Health Nurse in the NHS, Simon is a passionate advocate for our mission. He champions co-production by ensuring service users remain at the heart of everything we do. His commitment to delivering on promises has been instrumental in driving the Charity’s ambitious and sustainable growth.
David Evers is a Chartered Manager and Leader with extensive expertise in operations, service delivery, mobilisation, implementation, governance, quality, and compliance. He is passionate about parity of esteem, preventative measures, and early intervention services. Previously Director of Adult Services, David ensures the efficient and effective delivery of our operational plan and strategic objectives.
Charlotte is responsible for innovation and creating new business development opportunities, ensuring the organisation stays ahead in a competitive market by identifying trends, forging strategic partnerships, and driving creative solutions.
David is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and a UKCP accredited Integrative Psychotherapist. He joined Mind in Brent, Wandsworth, and Westminster in 2015. As an expert Chartered Integrative Counselling Psychologist and appointed clinical lead, David delivers clinical oversight, support and training for our Talking Therapies division.
Harriet joined us in November 2018. She’s a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and has been a HR professional for over 10 years. Harriet is highly motivated with skills and expertise in Operational HR, Recruitment and Employee Relations, gained in fast moving commercially focused environments. With outstanding interpersonal skills, Harriet’s the go-to for any work-based problem solving.
Nada joined us in 2016. Her extensive experience includes close collaboration and partnerships with other organisations in the sector, user groups, social services, and local authorities. She’s pioneered several services for vulnerable children and families here at BWW Mind, collaborating with key stakeholders to create a holistic service delivering prevention, early intervention, and education. They cover 43 schools across Westminster, 20 schools in Kensington & Chelsea , multiple Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea youth Hubs, and provide additional support for children and young people with additional needs through a Bi-Borough Educational Psychology Service.
Ruvini joined us in 2004. With 20 years experience in the sector, she leads the finance team, ensuring income is used beneficially, developing wider financial strategies, assessing investments, and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance is maintained across the organisation.
Outside of work, Ruvini is volunteer teacher at the London Buddhist Vihara, an active member of the Sri Lankan cultural ensemble, and enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter who also volunteer to help those in need in Sri Lanka.
