Meet our Ambassadors and Advisory Board members


Driving better mental health dialogue
R;pple’s ambassadors are public figures who are open to sharing their experience in mental health, inspiring others to engage in open discussions and take a proactive approach to mental health and suicide prevention.
We work collaboratively with our growing network to shift attitudes and confront the stigma surrounding these critical issues, while raising awareness of the R;pple tool.

Fay Greaves
A well-known face from the Bafta-winning BBC One's 'The Traitors,' a show that took the entertainment world by storm with over 34 million views on BBC iPlayer, Fay brings more to the table than her television stardom. She has a remarkable thirty-year career in the education sector and serving as 'Head of School Welfare', and passion for creating a positive impact and supporting young individuals facing mental health struggles.
We are teaming up to let as many educational organisations know about the free R;pple technology as possible, supporting them with the quick and easy deployment process, and ensuring as many young people as possible are signposted to mental health support as and when they need it.

Ryan Briggs
Ryan is the Founder of FinWELL Training Ltd – a global financial education and wellbeing company that helps employees and leadership teams understand, measure and improve financial wellbeing, empowering healthier relationships with money and better mental health.
A former professional footballer, part of West Ham's most successful Youth team in the 90s, Ryan combined his passions for sports and financial wellbeing to also launch Financial Wellbeing Within Sport CIC (FWWS) - a community interest company that helps sports people and organisations build healthier relationships with money.
Ryan plays an essential role for R;pple as our ambassador while also serving as an advisory board member, offering expertise on the topic of financial wellbeing.
Our partnership with Finwell and FWWS sheds light on the link between financial wellbeing, mental health, and suicide prevention. Together, we support employees across diverse industry sectors and the sports community.

Kirsty Birch
Kirsty is the Founder of Work It Well, a consultancy that disrupts outdated approaches to mental health and helps businesses thrive through smarter wellbeing investment.
With a background shaped by childhood trauma and years in high-pressure industries, Kirsty believes it’s time for real, uncomfortable conversations about mental health. She works with organisations to deliver ROI, reduce costs, and boost productivity through prevention and human-centred leadership.
Kirsty champions R;pple's mission, recognising the power of its proactive intervention to prevent mental health crises and prove the ROI of wellbeing initiatives. She is committed to amplifying R;pple’s message and supporting organisations in creating healthier, more productive workplaces.
Kirsty also leads the #justhaveaconversation movement, pushing to make proactive mental health prevention a legal requirement under UK Health & Safety Law, bringing R;pple along every step of the way.

Matt Wilkie
Matt is the CEO and Founder of The INS Group, and boasts over 28 years of experience in telecommunications, databases, IT, software, and innovation, making him a dream fit as a R;pple Ambassador! Matt has a passion for mental health advocacy, after experiencing significant and challenging life events which took him on a journey of self-discovery, born from suicidal ideation and severe mental health issues.
Matt is the founder of the popular podcast ‘VOICE’ which offers listeners thought-provoking mental health discussions around the topics of personal journeys and self-development with some amazing guests who are experts in the fields of Psychotherapy, Health, Mental Health, Breathwork and Meditation.
Since R;pple was founded, Matt has been a huge supporter of R;pple, donating items to raise money for the charity, collaborating with R;pple on podcasts, running the Great South, and even taking on the mammoth 6 Peak Scotland 24hr Challenge to raise vital funds for suicide prevention.

Daniel Winter-Bates
Dan is Head of Organisational Development in the NHS, and the lead singer of the popular British band Bury Tomorrow. Incredibly passionate about mental health, he is a real advocate of sharing how you feel deep down so that others can help and support, something that isn't always easy for people to do, especially in the workplace.
R;pple and Dan are teaming up to educate businesses and the NHS community about the R;pple technology and how it can support NHS staff, ensuring as many of them as possible are signposted to mental health support when they are most vulnerable.
Dan will also help spread the word about R;pple as he tours with Bury Tomorrow, encouraging people to download the R;pple tool, protecting their loved ones and themselves from harmful content online.
On the right track with the right people
Our Advisory Board members are here to provide guidance, support, and lived experience regarding their area of expertise to ensure R;pple’s developmental plans are safe and in line with industry standards, regulations, and requirements.
They help R;pple consider the correct use of language and keep the charity informed about the latest developments relevant to their area of expertise.


Andy Bishop


Anthony Gonzalez


Chris Gilham


Daniel Arnold


Dave Williams


Dr. Tim Cooper


Emma Palmer


Emma Disney


Jack Roberts


James Kindred


Jeremy O'Dwyer


Katie Maycock


Laura Burke


Lee Godwin


Neil Peters


Ross Abbott


Ryan Briggs


Sadie Restorick


Sara Davison


Sharron Moffatt


Simon Scott-Nelson

