Simon Kitchen - Chief Executive

Simon has been CEO of Bipolar UK since April 2018. His previous roles include leading one of the largest co-production initiatives in adult social care at Leonard Cheshire Disability and running the social action movement at the Dementia Action Alliance. He has also held a number of policy and research roles in Whitehall and in the regions. He is passionate about peer support and giving patients greater choice and control over their lives. He has a family connection to bipolar.

Rosie Phillips - Deputy CEO

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Odhran Mac Sheoinin – Senior Trust Fundraiser

Before joining Bipolar UK in 2017, Odhran has over 20 years’ experience in trust, statutory, corporate and general fundraising. Among the organisations he has worked for are BLISS, ChildLine, NAHCF and Gorilla Organisation.  In his spare time Odhran is an enthusiastic guitarist and loyal Fulham Football Club fan.

Michael Morgan - Senior Communications Lead

Michael joined Bipolar UK as a Fundraising Officer in 2018, after 4 years in telephone fundraising where he raised £1.2 million for a variety of high-profile charities. These included PLAN International, Oxfam and SCOPE.  Prior to that Michael spent over 20 years in middle management roles in and around central government.  Working primarily in the field of communications with senior civil servants and Members of Parliament, he uses those skills acquired in his current role.

Lorna Morgan-Glanfield - Senior Partnership Officer

Lorna has been with Bipolar UK since January 2021 and is responsible for building partnerships and fundraising within the corporate and major gift sectors. Lorna recently project-managed a complex eco-renovation of an “at risk” cottage dating back to the early 1500s. She also worked as a National Events Manager for Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life team in the Southwest with an annual fundraising target of just under £10 million. Lorna has a connection to bipolar through family and friends.

Itunu Ajeigbe - Senior Finance Officer

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Parisa Fard - Senior Peer Support Officer

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Finance and Administration

Conor - Fundraising and Data Officer

Michael - Finance Manager

Robby - Data Entry/Finance Assistant

Peer Support Services

Anna - Peer Support Officer

Ellie - Peer Support Officer

Fiona - Peer Support Officer

Lucy - Peer Support Officer

Molly - Peer Support Officer

Rebecca - Peer Support Officer