About Us
Meet the Team
Behind every conversation, activity and support session is a dedicated team of staff and volunteers who are passionate about supporting mental wellbeing in our community. Together, we work to create welcoming spaces where people feel valued, connected and supported.
Senior Leadership
Meet Our Senior Leadership Team
Our senior leadership team works closely with staff, volunteers, trustees and partners to support the day-to-day running, long-term sustainability and continued development of The Anthony Seddon Fund.
Harry Thomas
Chief Executive Officer
Following the death of my brother, Anthony, to suicide, I became involved with The Anthony Seddon Fund and have since grown through a number of roles to become Chief Executive Officer.
Having experienced my own mental health difficulties, I care deeply about making sure people have somewhere they feel welcomed, listened to and supported. I’m proud to work alongside our team to help TASFund grow while keeping lived experience at the heart of everything we do.
Ben James
Operations Manager
Hi, I’m Ben. Having lost my brother to suicide and experienced mental health issues of my own, I am extremely passionate about mental health peer support and providing a space where people can come together, share experiences and know they are not alone. You will often see me wandering around the Centre, not knowing what day it is, or out and about at community events.
Staff Team
Meet Our Staff Team
Our staff team brings together a wide range of skills, experiences and lived expertise. Together, they help create a welcoming, supportive and community-focused environment where people can access support, build connections and improve their wellbeing.
Sally
Peer Support Coordinator
I first became involved with TASFund when my mum passed away and I accessed the bereavement group. I went on to become a volunteer and facilitator and also worked for SAFE Tameside. I then moved into the Peer Support Worker role within the Centre, where I am passionate about using my own lived experience of mental health and bereavement to help others.
Jason
Community Engagement Coordinator
Biography coming soon.
Emily-Jane
Operations Assistant
I understand first-hand how challenging living with mental health difficulties can be. Having experienced my own struggles, I know how important it is to have the right support from people who genuinely care. I’m proud to be part of an organisation that helps break down the stigma around mental health and provides hope, compassion and a safe space for people to feel heard and supported without judgement.
Cath
Domestic Assistant
I have worked as a Cleaner at The Anthony Seddon Fund for over six years. Before that, I volunteered with the charity and attended the Centre as a customer. I love working here because TASFund supports the rights of people experiencing mental health difficulties, provides so many groups and activities, and works closely with the local community. It is also the one place where I have never felt judged or discriminated against because of my mental health, and that means a great deal to me.
Abi
SAFE Tameside Peer Support Worker
I’m Abi, a SAFE Tameside Peer Support Worker. I provide crisis support to people when they are often at one of the most difficult points in their lives. I love working for The Anthony Seddon Fund because I get to be part of a team that meets people with kindness, compassion and understanding. Even one conversation can help someone feel heard, regain hope and realise they do not have to face things alone.
Debra
SAFE Tameside Peer Support Worker
Biography coming soon.
Lee
SAFE Tameside Peer Support Worker
Biography coming soon.
Angela
Reception Team
I enjoy being one of the first friendly faces people see when they arrive at The Anthony Seddon Centre. I hope to give everyone a warm, welcoming and reassuring start to their visit, helping them feel comfortable and at ease from the moment they walk through the door.
Mark
Reception Team
I came to The Anthony Seddon Fund hoping to become a volunteer and quickly realised how special it was. I became a regular customer while waiting to volunteer and, with support and encouragement from the staff, was offered a small Receptionist role before becoming one of our three regular Receptionists. Before coming to TASFund, I felt on the scrapheap of society. Today, my life has changed beyond my wildest imagination, and I feel privileged to be a small part of such a dedicated team.
Rebecca
Reception Team
I was introduced to The Anthony Seddon Fund after being discharged from hospital in 2021. I started as a customer, then became a volunteer before progressing into a paid role as a Receptionist, and I haven’t looked back since. TASFund truly feels like a family, and I’ve been able to use my own experience of mental health difficulties to help support other people.
John
Bookkeeper
Biography coming soon.
Our Volunteers
The Heart of Our Charity
Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. They help create welcoming spaces, support activities, share lived experience, build connections and contribute thousands of hours each year to supporting mental wellbeing within our community.
Making a Difference Together
Our volunteers support every area of The Anthony Seddon Fund. From welcoming visitors and supporting groups to helping with fundraising, events, administration and peer support, their contribution helps make our work possible.
Many of our volunteers bring valuable lived experience, helping us remain community-led and rooted in understanding, empathy and hope.
Whether someone volunteers a few hours each month or supports us regularly throughout the week, every contribution helps strengthen our community and improve the lives of the people we support.
Our volunteers are not just part of TASFund, they are a vital part of who we are and the difference we make every day.