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Patrick is President and Co-Founder of Kintsugi Hope, which came about following a series of personal trials and ill-health affecting Patrick and his family. Prior to that, Patrick led urban youth work charity XLP, which he founded in 1996 and ran for 22 years.

Patrick is a regular contributor on radio and TV on issues of justice and wellbeing. A passionate communicator, Patrick is equally at home on the main stage at major UK political party conferences and engaging in robust debates in the media as he is connecting with business and community leaders and speaking to inmates in a maximum-security prison or gang leaders in Jamaica. He is Patron of Welcome Churches, whose vision is for every refugee in the UK to be welcomed by their local church.

He is the author of seven books, most recently Brighter Days.

Joel spent most of his teenage years growing an online following through YouTube & Instagram, becoming a social media influencer, and travelling the country presenting shows. Despite such success, he struggled with his identity, and the subtle trap of seeking worth through likes and followers. Now working at Kintsugi Hope, he developed and oversees the youth & student work of the charity. He is passionate about helping his generation be freed from the shackles of poor mental health.

Rachael manages the Mental Health Friendly Church Project at Kintsugi Hope. She founded Christian mental health charity ThinkTwice and led it for a decade before joining Kintsugi Hope. Rachael studied her undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Theology at the London School of Theology and is the author of Learning to Breathe, with a second book out in 2021. She lives in Hertfordshire with her husband and young son and can usually be found drinking coffee.

Lynette started her working life as a nurse and Health Visitor, then left the NHS to go to Bible school, followed by a season on team at a Jamaican school. Lynette was involved in teaching and training at CWR (Waverley Abbey Trust) for many years and is now a qualified counsellor and Kintsugi Hope’s Relationship Manager. Her interest and experience lie in all aspects of emotional wellbeing and mental health, and her biggest joy and hope is that every single person is helped to know they are created in God’s image, are known, valued, and loved for who they are, and can embrace all aspects of their humanity.

Caitlyn is our Northern Ireland Development Manager. Kintsugi Hope touched Caitlyn's life in 2017 and she is keen to develop the work across Northern Ireland. Caitlyn grew up within the Theatre and Performance Industry performing in many shows across NI alongside running her own Music & Theatre School in Derry/Londonderry. Caitlyn is passionate in sharing her journey with Mental Health and Brokenness from her own personal experiences as well as the effects of perfectionism within the Arts Industry and today's world.

Since her first episode of depression as a Christian in her early 20s, Clarie has been passionate about seeing churches equipped to support people in their mental and emotional health. Now an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with 20 years of experience in the NHS, as well Kintsugi Hope’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Co-ordinator, Clarie brings together her faith, personal experiences of mental illness, and professional expertise as she trains and teaches on mental health in the church and community. Clarie is based in Bristol in the South West of England.