Our Executive Team

  • Wayne Morris – Executive Director

    Wayne Morris is a senior leader in professional sport with over 24 years’ experience using sport as a force for positive social change. He has held executive and board-level roles across club and league environments, most notably as Community & Corporate Social Responsibility Director at Premiership Rugby, where he led award-winning strategies across community engagement, equity, diversity and inclusion, safeguarding, and environmental sustainability. 

    Wayne has secured over £45 million in funding and investment, built high-impact partnerships with government, charities, broadcasters, and major brands, and overseen a programme portfolio reaching more than 300,000 people annually.  

    A former professional rugby player, Wayne brings both lived experience and extensive governance expertise through board and committee roles with organisations including Made By Sport, the Sport for Development Coalition, and the RFU. His work is driven by a deep belief in sport’s power to widen opportunity, tackle inequality, and deliver inclusive, evidence-based and lasting impact. 

  • Jules Gillard – Director of Impact & Engagement

    Jules Gillard is Director of Impact & Engagement at Brave Mind and a PhD researcher in Psychology, focusing on tackling inequalities in schools. 

    She brings over 18 years’ experience in the charity sector, holding senior leadership roles across children’s and mental health organisations, most recently as Interim CEO of Winchester Youth Counselling. 

    Jules has contributed to a number of national initiatives supporting young people’s wellbeing, including the Whole School and College Approach Measurement Impact Group, Children’s Hospices UK steering group, the BBC’s Short Change campaign and most recently, through Brave Mind, the National Suicide Prevention Network. 

    Alongside her professional and academic work, Jules has lived experience of mental health challenges. She has ADHD and has experienced lifelong anxiety, as well as supporting family members with their mental health. She has seen first-hand the positive and protective impact of sport, which fuels her passion for creating inclusive, compassionate, and meaningful change. 

    By combining lived experience with academic research and senior leadership expertise, Jules ensures Brave Mind delivers evidence-based, empathetic and effective mental health support across the sports community. 

  • Charlie Boardman – Marketing

    Charlie brings over eight years’ experience in strategic marketing alongside her role at Brave Mind. She works for an internationally renowned property investment company, leading global partnerships and shaping the marketing strategy for international audiences. Through this role, she has supported charitable organisations via fundraising and partnership initiatives.

    She also runs her own consultancy, developing and delivering tailored marketing strategies for local businesses across print, digital, social media and events. A keen sports player, Charlie sees sport as her own mental outlet and was drawn to Brave Mind through its powerful connection between rugby, sport and mental health, helping drive meaningful change for young people.

Board of Trustees

  • Our Board

    Our Board comprises seven trustees and is registered under Brave Mind charity number 1193710. Together, our trustees bring a diverse range of experience and expertise to the charity. The Board is responsible for ensuring Brave Mind’s long‑term financial sustainability and providing strategic oversight across all areas of our work, guiding our mission and supporting the impact we deliver.

  • David Cockram

    Alongside his role as Chair of Brave Mind, David advises media, entertainment, and sports organisations on strategy, policy, and transformation. With over 25 years’ experience, he’s held senior roles at Sky, Ofcom, and Oliver & Ohlbaum Associates. Passionate about sport, fitness, and adventure travel, David believes strongly in sport’s power to support wellbeing and unlock potential, making his work with Brave Mind especially meaningful. He was educated at Sevenoaks School and holds an MA in Geography from the University of Cambridge.

  • Mark Coles

    Mark (pictured on left) has built his career at Telefónica UK (now Virgin Media O2), working across communications, strategy, finance, and the CEO’s office. A chartered accountant, he holds degrees from Manchester, Robert Gordon, and Coventry universities. A lifelong rugby player and volunteer, he chaired Uxbridge RFC (2022–25) and directs Representative Rugby at Middlesex County RFU. He also supports education and community sport as a school governor and finance chair. Originally from Somerset, Mark lives in Buckinghamshire with his partner and daughter.

  • Graeme Tottle

    Graeme has over 30 years’ experience in media, with senior roles at the BBC, eBay, Time Out Group, and Bauer Media. He now works with leading sports brands as Group Commercial Director at The Rugby Pod and Rugby Rodeo. A lifelong rugby player and coach, Graeme believes sport builds confidence, wellbeing, and life skills. As a father of three, he’s seen the challenges young people face and feels privileged to support Brave Mind’s mission to promote positive mental health.

  • Dr Oliver Sindall

    Oliver is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist specialising in mental health in elite sport and a Trustee of Brave Mind. He has supported athletes and staff across Premier League football, County Cricket, and Olympic and Paralympic pathways. Before moving into sport, Oliver spent over 20 years in NHS Mental Health Trusts, including senior roles leading Child and Adolescent Services.

    Oliver brings extensive experience in evidence‑based psychological support, having worked with people of all ages and backgrounds on challenges such as trauma, anxiety, emotional regulation, performance stress, and wellbeing. His clinical work is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and creating safe, non‑judgemental spaces for individuals to explore their experiences.

    Passionate about mental health from grassroots to elite performance environments, Oliver brings deep expertise to his role as Clinical Trustee, helping guide Brave Mind’s mission to promote positive mental health across the rugby community and beyond.

  • Dr Dan Martin

    Dan is a Chartered and HCPC‑registered Sport & Exercise Psychologist and a Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Psychology at St Mary’s University. He previously lectured at Newcastle University and has held roles at Durham University and the University of Winchester.

    His work combines teaching, research, and applied practice. Dan’s research focuses on high‑performance environments in elite sport, exploring how these systems shape professional experiences, self‑care, wellbeing, professional identity, and organisational support. He also has a strong interest in Family Systems Theory and qualitative methods to understand the complex dynamics within sport and performance settings.

    Alongside his academic work, Dan provides psychology support to Goalball UK’s High‑Performance Pathway and consults with teams, organisations, and individual performers.

  • Kath Bennett

    Kath has worked in safeguarding in sport for many years, creating safe, supportive environments for all involved. Rugby has played a central role in her life; she supported her sons through the game and volunteered at her local club. Currently Safeguarding Case Manager at England Rugby, she also advises other sports. Kath brings deep insight into the challenges facing young people in sport and is passionate about helping Brave Mind grow its impact through the power of sport and mental wellbeing.

  • Sarah Williamson

    Sarah is an experienced charity consultant, strategist, fundraiser, and mentor who has supported numerous organisations and leaders to develop more effective and purposeful futures. Her coaching work focuses strongly on wellbeing and mental health, particularly for children and young people. Sarah is currently training as a psychotherapist and humanistic counsellor, further strengthening her expertise in this field. From a keen sporting family, she values the role sport can play in building confidence, resilience, and wellbeing, making her contribution to Brave Mind especially meaningful.