Katie Thistleton

Former CBBC presenter Katie is a popular broadcaster and journalist, currently co-hosting BBC Radio 1’s drivetime show ’Going Home’ and TV’s ’Morning Live’. Her book Dear Katie gives tips about growing up, and Katie is also a qualified counsellor.

Katie on Anxiety and Depression

Lemn Sissay OBE

Lemn is an award-winning writer, poet and broadcaster, known for advocating for children and young people in care.

Lemn on Childhood Trauma & Creativity

Sophie Dahl

Sophie Dahl is an author of both adult and children’s books. She is a long-term supporter of Place2Be and a passionate advocate of mental health support for children.

Sophie on Parental Mental Health

Kate Silverton

Kate is a popular broadcaster and journalist-turned bestselling author. She’s a respected children’s mental health advocate and trainee child psychotherapist.

Kate on Mental Health Advocacy

Rhys Stephenson

Rhys is an actor and children’s television presenter, best known for his work on CBBC. Rhys is committed to using his profile to engage children and young people, and raise awareness of mental health.

Rhys on Visiting a Place2Be School

Ricky Martin

Ricky is a Creative Director, Film Maker and Presenter based in Bristol. Ricky is committed to helping children express themselves through arts and creativity.

Ricky Martin becomes an Ambassador for Place2Be

Mark Austin

Mark is an award-winning broadcaster with decades of experience at ITV and Sky News. He and his daughter Maddy have talked openly about her battle with anorexia as part of the coalition Heads Together campaign.

Mark on Eating Disorders

YolanDa Brown OBE

Award-winning musician YolanDa is an author, educator, and broadcaster. She encourages self-confidence and self-expression in children and believes passionately in the power of music to enhance wellbeing.

YolanDa on Music and Mental Health

Josh Smith

Josh is a Presenter, Journalist, and former Entertainment and Celebrity Director for GLAMOUR UK. Josh is committed to reducing the stigma and barriers around seeking support and speaking out about mental health.

Josh on Self-Acceptance

Lucy Alexander

Ben Curry

Jacob Anderson AKA Raleigh Ritchie

Evie Pickerill

Television Presenter

Evie's 'secret mission' at GCHQ

Laura Wright

Xavier Leopold

Artist

Xavier on how creativity can be a 'superpower'

Dr Radha Modgil

Doctor, Broadcaster & Author

Dr Radha on why young people need our support

Joe Stilgoe

Singer, Pianist, and Songwriter

Joe brings his musical brilliance to another Place2Be Carol Concert

Amazing Arabella

Content creator and presenter

Content creator Amazing Arabella becomes a Place2Be Champion

Ryan Edwards

Footballer (midfielder), Busan IPark

Ryan shares what he learnt on a Place2Be Taster Day

Andy Lewis MBE

Paralympian & Youth Mentor

Andy uses his experiences to inspire young people

Jamie Butterworth

Plantsman & Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Ambassador

Jamie’s award-winning garden relocates to Viking Primary School